Shean Jackson of the San Juan Knights soared for perfect 50 scores in all his attempts to become the slam dunk king on Saturday in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) All-Star Festivities at the Alonte Sports Arena in Binan, Laguna.
The 6-foot-2 springy Fil-Am guard dethroned Manila Batang Quiapo’s Joe Gomez De Liano, who posted 50s thrice, but faltered in the finals with three misses that led to a 42 score, pulling him down to second place, ahead of Pampanga’s Sonny Estil.
Other high-flyers who competed were Warlo Batac of Pasig, Nikki Perez of Batangas, Limuel Tampus of Cebu, Ashon Andrews of Mindoro, and Rodel Gravera of Quezon Province.
Jackson pocketed P20,000 plus the champion’s trophy.
The South Division executives trounced their counterparts from the North, 109-87, in another side event of the MPBL All-Star Festivities.
Kaizer Galvez, Muntinlupa team manager, powered the South with 34 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals. He was supported by Mindoro’s Kim Cinco with 24 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals, and Gensan’s Mermann Flores with 14 points plus 4 assists.
North drew 35 points and 18 rebounds from former pro star Gary David, representing the Bataan Risers, and 14 points, 6 assists, 2 rebounds and 2 steals from Pasig coach Aldrin Morante.
Jackson is new MPBL slam dunk king; South executives prevail
