Nov 02, 2024

Tenorio gives career added boost with latest feat

LA Tenorio added to his legend on All Saints Day.

The veteran Barangay Ginebra point guard tallied his 900 career steals in Game 3 of the PBA Governors' Cup finals against TNT at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Tenorio, 40, recorded four steals in the 85-73 win to help the Kings breakthrough the best-of-seven series, which they still trailed, 2-1.

The long-time Ginebra captain finished with nine points as part of coach Tim Cone's starting unit as he provided energy and impact to the team's embattled campaign.

His four steals made him only the seventh player in league history to have at least 900 in a career, according to chief statistician Fidel Mangonon III.

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"Talaga? Ibig sabihin matagal na ako sa liga. Hindi matanda a, matagal na ako talaga sa liga," said Tenorio when informed about his latest feat.

The playmaker out of Ateneo is actually three steals away from dislodging former Purefoods guard Dindo Pumaren at sixth place. Pumaren has 902 steals.

Making up the Top 5 of the list are Johnny Abarrientos, Ramon Fernandez, Bernie Fabiosa, Chris Ross, and Robert Jaworski.

Tenorio still owns the all-time record for the most number of consecutive games played with 744.

He is also currently ranked no. 4 in the most number of three-point field goals made behind new leader Marcio Lassiter, Jimmy Alapag, and Allan Caidic. (RG)