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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1731126875538PBA Images4.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">TNT&#x27;s Rey Nambatac. <em>PBA Images</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines – After seven years, Rey Nambatac can finally call himself a PBA champion.</p><p>Nambatac helped TNT capture its 10th title against Barangay Ginebra, contributing 12 points and six rebounds to the 95-85 win in Game 6 on Friday at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/11/8/tnt-takes-down-ginebra-in-game-6-to-clinch-governors-cup-crown-2048"><strong>READ: And still: TNT denies Ginebra anew, retains Governors Cup crown</strong></a></div><p>The 5-foot-11 guard admitted losing interest after multiple failed campaigns in the PBA. But finally, he is now on top.</p><p>&quot;Nakaabot din sa tuktok,&quot; Nambatac said in relief. &quot;Honestly, &#x27;di ko talaga in-expect [kasi] minsan, dumating na sa isip ko na nawalan ako ng gana, na makaabot pa ako ng finals. But again, blessing in disguise na napunta ako sa TNT.&quot;</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/11/6/tnt-beats-ginebra-in-blowout-fashion-on-brink-of-govs-cup-title-1912"><strong>READ: PBA: TNT beats Ginebra in blowout fashion, on brink of Govs Cup title</strong></a></div><p>Nambatac was traded to TNT from Blackwater in July in exchange for Kib Montalbo, Jewel Ponferada, and a future draft pick.</p><p>The Colegio de San Juan de Letran product has always believed that being in TNT was his best shot at winning a PBA title—and now, it has materialized.</p><p>&quot;Like what I have said many times with my interviews, ito &#x27;yung pinaka-best shot ko na, with TNT, na makatikim ako ng finals and makapag-champion,&quot; said Nambatac.</p><p>&quot;And andito na ako, finally. Masasabi ko na sa sarili ko na isa na akong champion sa PBA.&quot;</p><p>Nambatac was drafted in the league in 2017, chosen by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters at 7th overall.<strong><br/></strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABQB9SKWzCFzOmpg&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script>

Rey Nambatac relishes maiden PBA title: 'Nakaabot din sa tuktok'

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Rey Nambatac relishes maiden PBA title: 'Nakaabot din sa tuktok'

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published November 09, 2024 01:58 PM PHT

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