San Miguel swingman Marcio Lassiter shoots a 3-pointer in opposition to Barangay Ginebra.–PBA IMAGES
Earlier than holding the report for three-pointers, Allan Caidic and Jimmy Alapag had carved their area of interest within the Philippine Basketball Affiliation (PBA).
None of them wanted the report to validate their standing as legends.
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On Sunday, Marcio Lassiter lined himself alongside each basketball icons by seizing the three-point report with impunity. After sinking the report triple on the 7:11 mark of the primary quarter and giving the Beermen an 18-5 lead, Lassiter made three extra triples and helped engineer a 131-82 rout of Barangay Ginebra—a franchise mark, too.
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In contrast to his predecessors on the marksman’s throne, this was Lassiter’s legend-making sport.
Simply don’t name him a legend but.
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“I’ll let the folks resolve that,” Lassiter advised the Inquirer on late Sunday night at Good Araneta Coliseum.
“I discover methods to maintain motivating myself and that is one other one however it’s not going to cease me from motivating myself to the subsequent achievement or the subsequent factor I need to accomplish. Till I dangle my footwear up, I feel that’s after I’ll formally maintain that title …” added the seasoned veteran adopted with a pause.
“I’m not going to say it,” he mentioned.
What he did, nonetheless, was pay tribute to the legends that got here earlier than him.
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“I really feel like they paved the way in which for the league and clearly for the coaches. They confirmed that three-pointers may be weapons,” mentioned Lassiter.
“The nice Allan Caidic confirmed me that if you happen to can shoot it, you are able to do loads and groups and coaches began seeing that.”
“LA (Tenorio) was large on well timed threes and … made it acceptable to shoot threes within the clutch,” the 37-year-old sniper mentioned.
“Jimmy helped pave the way in which in increasing the three-point line and guarding guys from there,” mentioned Lassiter.
What he did, nonetheless, was add a particular contact to the report.
Of the gamers within the prime 10 of essentially the most profession three-pointers made, Lassiter has essentially the most championships. And he shot the very best proportion at .390. Amongst these within the prime 5, he bought to the report within the fewest video games.
‘Deep runs’
However it was not one thing Lassiter got down to do.
“I feel, relating to data, I’m extra of a workforce man. I haven’t actually set my sights on something individually in my profession. I made Legendary, All-Protection, Comeback Participant however I by no means bought those that outline guys like Finals MVP or all that,” the previous nationwide workforce star mentioned.
“I don’t give it some thought. I play to win and that’s at all times my factor and if [individual glory] involves me, I’m tremendous completely happy however successful a championship makes me happier greater than something on this planet.”
Whereas he shuns the legend standing, Lassiter says he’ll proceed to work onerous to shine his legacy within the PBA. One factor’s for positive: He gained’t have the ability to deny his place amongst greats. That No. 1 rating in a revered league mark gained’t permit him to try this.
And each three-point shot he makes from hereon and each title he wins alongside the way in which will make him much less hesitant to embrace his greatness.
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“I actually pleasure myself on capturing and I’ve been lucky sufficient to do it. I’ve to be wholesome to even be in these conversations alongside making deep runs within the playoffs.” INQ
