Figuring in a grueling conference, Scottie Thompson rose above adversity to power Barangay Ginebra to the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup championship.
The 6-foot-1 all-around guard was named Finals MVP after leading the Kings through a hard-fought, seven-game series against TNT.
Thompson averaged 10.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.3 steals in the series.
Battling through injuries and physical play throughout the run, Thompson still helped Ginebra secure its eighth PBA championship.
2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals Game 7 – Ginebra vs TNT – Scottie Thompson
“Eto yung pinakamahirap na nakuha namin na championship. Kudos sa TNT. Wala akong masabi kung hindi thank God sa championship na ‘to,” said Thompson.
He took several hits during the conference, including early in Game 7 on Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Still, he delivered in the deciding game, finishing with 19 points on 7-of-11 shooting, 11 rebounds, eight assists, and three steals.
“This is my most unhealthy situation in a Finals. I’ve been through ups and downs and a lot of pain, but it’s all worth it right now. Thank God na na-sustain sa series,” he added.
Thompson now holds three Finals MVP awards.
