[Saba Sports News] Jhonard Clarito, affectionately known as “Michael Jhonard” by his teammates on the Rain or Shine team, last season’s PBA Most Improved Player tries to play like Michael Jordan every game, Although the score is not necessarily as “flying man” as amazing.
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Last week, the 6-foot, 2-inch Clareto helped the Elasto Painters take a 2-1 lead over the Magnolia Hotshots in the best-of-five PBA Season 49 Governor’s Cup quarterfinals. He had 20 points and five rebounds in the opener, helping Aaron Fuller finish with 24 points and 20 rebounds in a 109-105 win.
In a crucial Game 3, the Elasto Painters needed a quick rebound to shake off their previous 69-121 drubbing. Claritto lived up to the expectations, adding 18 points and eight rebounds despite suffering a bloody nose in the high-stakes game and leading the team with a plus-11 efficiency rating in a 111-106 overtime win with a best-of-three match point.