Fajardo papuwede na sa Abril – Austria

INALIS ni Leovino ‘Leo’ Austria ang agam-agam ng mga Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) at Beermen fan sa pag-absent ni June Mar Fajardo sa Gilas Pilipinas para sana sa 30th International Basketball Federation (Fiba) Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiet third window sa Clark sa Pebrero 15-23.

Ginarantiyahan ng San Miguel coach na sigurado naman ang pagbabalik ng six-time pro league Most Valuable Ppalyer (MVP) para  sa 46th PBA 2021 Philippine Cup na nakatakdang mag-umpisa parating na Abril 9.

Isinalaysay ang kaganapan ng veteran cage mentor nitong isang araw, na makakalaro ang 31 taong-gulang, 6-10 na sentro, base na rin sa pagsusuri ni orthopedic surgeon Dr. George Raul Canlas.

Lumiban nakaraang season ng unang Asia’s play-for-pay hoop ang franchise player ng serbesa dahil sa leg injury noong Pebrero 2020.

“Before the holidays I was able to talk to Dr. Canlas, asking the situation June Mar had. He told me definitely. He could return and play in the next season,” bigkas ni Austria, 62.

Dinagdag pa ng beteranong bench strategist, “So, maganda ang result ng kanyang healing process and it’s a matter of time to strengthen those muscles supporting his legs. I think by the end of this month, he’s ready to have another workout.” (REC)