Winning a rare PBA Grand Slam won’t be the only history Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser that could achieve should he and TNT succeed in their bid, as they vie for the coveted Perpetual trophy in the Season 49 Philippine Cup Finals.
The former No. 1 overall pick may join an elite few in the event he snares his maiden championship, a feat which he’d be sharing with his big bro, Matt.
If ever things pan out, the two would become the latest set of brothers to win a league title — something that’s been accomplished by only a few.
“I mean, he has six of them,” said the younger ‘BGR’ with a smile, referring to the number of rings his ‘kuya’ won during his decade-long PBA career.
He has a lot of catching up to do in winning that amount of titles. The fourth pick of the 2014 Draft, Matt went on to author a solid career with six chips, on top of an All-Rookie Team citation and an All-Star appearance.
Two of those championships that the 35-year-old forward won were with the flagship MVP Group franchise. First was the 2015 Commissioner’s Cup crown and then the 2023 Governors’ Cup trophy, which proved to be his sixth.
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Brandon, meanwhile, is still trying to chart his own story, but winning his breakthrough title would be an achievement in itself.
Following a quick check with PBA chief statistician Fidel Mangonon III, some of the brothers who have achieved league glory include Philip and David Cezar, Ranidel and Yancy De Ocampo, and the Seigle siblings, Danny and Andy.
Soon, the Ganuelas-Rossers could join that special list, and Brandon wants to make Matt even prouder.
“He’s been texting me, calling me throughout this whole playoff run and just encouraging me, giving me tips and stuff like that,” the 31-year-old said.
As exciting as that prospect is, the former PBA 3×3 champion isn’t losing sight of the one true goal — to help bring TNT to the Promised Land.
The upcoming Finals will be his first go-around in the Big Dance after sitting out the Tropang 5G’s first two this season due to a knee injury, thus the excitement on his part to finally be competing with his squad.
“It feels good to finally be contributing,” said Ganuelas-Rosser, who played a key role in ousting Rain or Shine in the best-of-seven semis that ended in six.
“I was on the sidelines for so long, watching and encouraging the guys. And to actually be out there contributing on the court, playing in games, it’s just special. And we have a special group. Any part, big or little, I can be in, am just grateful.”
#WATCH: Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser is all smiles as he finally gets his shot at a #PBA2025 Finals appearance—after missing TNT’s first two title runs 🏀
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