[Saba Sports News] Robert Bolick, June Mar Fajardo, and Meralco’s spectacular match against San Miguel in Game 6 of the Philippine Cup Finals, Will be recognized at the 30th Annual PBA Press Corps Awards Gala to be held on Sept. 24 at Novotel Alaneta City, Manila.
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Bolic, the efficient shooting guard of NLEX team, will be awarded the 48th season scoring champion, Fajardo will receive the Order of Merit, and SAN Miguel versus Melalco will be named the Game of the Year.
Bolick, 32, joined NLEX after a trade with NorthPort and became the league’s leading scorer in his debut season, averaging 25.3 points per game. According to PBA chief statistician Fidel Mangonon III, his points average is the highest by a homegrown player in the past 11 seasons, and has not been surpassed since Gary David averaged 25.8 points per game for Powerade in 2011-12.
Meanwhile, the 6ft 10in Fajardo will receive the Order of Merit for the third time, having already won the award in 2018 and 2019.