LA Tenorio on the bench for Ginebra after most cancers revelation

Ginebra guard LA Tenorio on the Gin Kings bench throughout his group’s semifinals match up in opposition to San Miguel. –PBA IMAGES

ANTIPOLO CITY — LA Tenorio appeared in Barangay Ginebra’s PBA Governors’ Cup semifinal collection opener in opposition to San Miguel Beer on Friday on this metropolis after being recognized with Stage 3 colon most cancers.

Tenorio made his first public look since his announcement three days earlier by spending the competition at Ynares Heart on the bench carrying a black Ginebra polo shirt and a white face masks.

He was additionally seen offering inputs to educate Tim Cone and teammates as Ginebra was trying to attract first blood in opposition to its fellow San Miguel Company squad within the best-of-five collection.

WATCH: LA Tenorio grants a selfie earlier than heading again to the bench for the second half of Barangay Ginebra’s semifinal opener in opposition to San Miguel Beer. | @jonasterradoINQ pic.twitter.com/nJ79OEXBXA

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His presence was seen not solely as welcome information for the Gin Kings, however the complete basketball neighborhood shocked by Tenorio’s revelation.

The veteran cager underwent surgical procedure final week and is anticipated for extra checks and additional remedy within the coming months.

Tenorio had been out since March 1, ensuing ultimately of his document streak of 744 consecutive video games.

Earlier than the announcement, Cone noticed Tenorio as an vital determine in Ginebra’s possibilities of retaining the Governors’ Cup title even when he’s on the sideline, citing his management expertise.

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