After being out 6 months due to a hip injury, the “Heart” of the Star Hotshots Marc Pingirs is slowly being eased back to the Star Hotshots line-up.
Pingris, saw action in for 20 minutes in a close 92-88 loss against the surging Rain or Shine Elastopainters last Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
“Actually wala pa talaga ako sa conditioning, wala pa sa timing. Pero kahit konti-konti talagang binibigyan ako ng playing time ni Coach (Chito Victolero) para mabalik ang confidence ko sa laro kaya malaki ang pasasalamat ko sa kanya,” offered Pingris, who managed just three rebounds and one assists.
While out of action, the Pozorrubio, Pangasinan underwent rehabilitation in the United States and got the chance to rubbed elbows with NBA stars Zach Lavine of the Chicago Bulls and Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers.
“Blessed ako na nabigyan ako ng opportunity na makapag-rehab sa America at nakakausap ko ang ilan sa mga NBA players doon, mababait sila at nakikipagtawanan pagtapos ng mga sessions namin pero sa rehab everyday doon lang kami naka-focus sa workout namin,” he added.
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The Hotshots look to get back on the winning track when they face the Barangay Ginebra Kings in another edition of the “Manila Clasico” on Sunday (September 2, 2017) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
“Basta ako, gagawin ko ung role ko. Unti-unti kinukuha ko ung rhythm ko, ung timing ko sa laro. Kahit 6 months akong walang laro, masaya ako na unti-unti ay nakakabalik na ako,” Pingris said.
