SIX-time MVP June Mar Fajardo continues to join the elite ranks of PBA big men after becoming the latest member of the 2,000 offensive rebound-club.
The 6-foot-11 San Miguel center achieved the milestone during the team's 102-99 win over defending champion Barangay Ginebra last week in the Governors' Cup.
Fajardo grabbed a total of 18 rebounds in the win, including 12 offensively.
He is now the sixth player in league history to grab 2,000 offensive rebounds after legendary centers Ramon Fernandez, Abet Guidaben, and Jerry Codinera, along with Asi Taulava and Ali Peek.
The big man from Cebu reached the landmark early in the game when he grabbed the rebound to score his first basket.
Sponsored content: On Sunday night at halftime of the San Miguel-TNT match, he was honored by the league for his latest feat, awarding him a special-crafted plaque with a basketball design.
Commissioner Willie Marcial led the brief awarding ceremony in the presence of Board chairman Ricky Vargas and governors Robert Non of San Miguel and Barangay Ginebra's Alfrancis Chua.
Fajardo is elated with the latest feat he achieved in his legendary career.
"Masaya ako na nakakuha ako ng ganun (award). Thankful ako na nakaka-break ako ng records," said the San Miguel star.
In all, Fajardo now has total of 2,023 offensive rebounds and counting. (RG)
