Mocon seems to assist NLEX construct tradition with extension

NLEX Street Warriors Javee Mocon throughout a PBA Philippine Cup sport in opposition to Converge FiberXers. –PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines—Javee Mocon confirmed why NLEX made the best choice of protecting him round on Friday within the PBA Philippine Cup at Philsports Area.

The Street Warriors leaned on Mocon, who had simply signed a one-year contract extension, to enhance to 6-1 and take solo lead within the standings.

“[Our] morale could be very, very excessive,” mentioned Mocon. “Coach Jong (Uichico) is glad, to say the least, with how we’re as a group. We’re comfortable at 6-1 however on the finish of the day, coach Jong desires to construct a basis that’ll span on to the following conferences.”

Mocon completed with 10 factors and 7 rebounds, constructed on an environment friendly 50 p.c taking pictures clip–only a day after his signing ceremony on the NLEX workplace in Balintawak, attended by group governor Ronald Dulatre, group supervisor Virgil Villavicencio, and Uichico.

Issues haven’t at all times been clean for Mocon after being traded from Phoenix in September final 12 months, however his constant effort satisfied group officers to carry him again another 12 months.

“After I talked to teach Jong and the bosses [before], they have been 50-50 in signing me as a result of they have been nonetheless making an attempt to really feel me out if I’m appropriate with the group however for the reason that preseason till this convention, I work for the minutes,” mentioned the San Beda product.

“In Phoenix, I had some so-so performances. So now, on this convention, I’m making an attempt to show one thing — that we may be a part of the highest groups,” he added.

Dulatre, for his half, is seeing that effort translate on the ground.

“After a 12 months with us, Javee is actually beginning to blossom into certainly one of our leaders. He’s mixing effectively into the system and stepping up after we want him. We will’t wait to see what extra he can present within the coming seasons,” mentioned Dulatre.

Mocon is averaging 9.6 factors and 5.1 rebounds per sport within the ongoing All-Filipino Convention.

NLEX hopes to journey his momentum once more on Sunday in opposition to Meralco, additionally at Philsports Area.