SUBIC — San Juan-Go for Gold star John Wilson was named Chooks-to-Go MPBL Lakan Cup season Most Valuable Player, Sunday at the Subic Bay Gymnasium here.
The crowning was held prior to Game Four of the Chooks-to-Go MPBL National Finals that is a do-or-die game for Wilson and the Knights.
Wilson, a 34-year-old sniper from Binangonan Rizal, led the league in scoring with 20.23 points on top of 6.33 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 2.33 steals during the regular season.
“I worked a lot for this award. I spent more time working out than with my family. I spend six times a week for training. Deserve ko talaga ito,” said Wilson, who was the first player in MPBL history to reach 1,000 points.
The NCAA Season 86 MVP also put up the league record for most points with 44 in their 102-97 win over Pampanga-ADG Group on September 17, 2019.
Joining Wilson in the All-MPBL First Team were teammate Mike Ayonayon, Pasig Sta. Lucia’s Jeric Teng, Davao Occidental-Cocolife’s Mark Yee, and Makati-Super Crunch’s Jeckster Apinan.
The All-MPBL Second Team was composed of Datu Cup MVP Gab Banal; Manila-Frontrow’s tandem of Chris Bitoon and Aris Dionisio; GenSan-Burlington’s Pamboy Raymundo; and Pasay’s Dhon Reverente.
Yee was also hailed as this season’s Defensive Player of the Year, posting 14.96 points, 11.86 boards, 0.76 steals, and 0.76 blocks.
Bagging the Executive of the Year award was Nueva Ecija owner Bong Cuevas, who also helped stage the MPBL bubble in Subic, together with Chooks-to-Go.
Davao’s Billy Ray Robles rounded up the awardees with the Sportsmanship Award.
