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Slipping within the second spherical hardly issues to Evan Nelle as the previous La Salle standout heads to one of many youthful groups within the PBA together with ex-Ateneo star Dave Ildefonso
MANILA, Philippines – Exuding an in-your-face form of confidence, coupled with phrases of knowledge coming from one of many PBA’s best-ever ground generals, Evan Nelle heads into the league together with his head held excessive and ft on the bottom.
Picked within the second spherical by the NorthPort Batang Pier, Nelle joins No. 5 decide Dave Ildefonso as key items of a younger group helmed by head coach Bonnie Tan.
“I can use my coaching, what I realized within the States, simply to affect my teammates. I do know I work arduous and I actually hope that I can,” Nelle informed reporters after being chosen 14th general within the PBA Rookie Draft on Sunday, July 14.
“Be contaminated by my hard-work [mentality]… that’s what coach Jimmy (Alapag) taught me, ‘Exhausting work brings you locations,’” he added.
Nelle, who’s coming off a UAAP championship run with De La Salle College, opted to coach below former PBA Most Worthwhile Participant Jimmy Alapag, who’s at present serving as a participant improvement coach for the Sacramento Kings.
It was there within the US the place he educated for a couple of week below Alapag and power and conditioning coach Maurice Hernandez of Energy Pack Health.
Being chosen within the second spherical doesn’t hassle Nelle at the same time as three former La Salle teammates acquired picked earlier than him. However he does hope to win the matchup each time they face off within the execs.
“I’m actually pleased with them, however they know the way aggressive I’m. And each time I face them, whether or not in observe or no matter, I wish to beat them,” mentioned Nelle.
“It’s going to be the identical right here in PBA. I actually hope each time I face them, I beat them.”
Nelle can even now play below Tan, who beforehand mentored the Letran Knights within the NCAA.
Earlier than suiting up for La Salle, Nelle additionally noticed motion with the San Beda Purple Lions – Letran’s fierce rival. Below Tan, the Knights dethroned Nelle and the Purple Lions within the NCAA Season 95 finals in 2019.
“[It’s] very ironic as a result of he made me cry in my final NCAA recreation,” recalled Nelle.
“He’s making me cry once more as a result of he drafted me, it’s an enormous honor… thanks for the belief coach Bonnie and the teaching workers and I hope I can repay you guys.” – Rappler.com
