“We are doing this all for San Miguel”: June Mar Fajardo prioritizes championships over individual accolades

From the moment the San Miguel Beermen seized control on Sunday night, the outcome felt inevitable—less a question of “if” and more a question of “when.” By the time the final buzzer echoed through the Mall of Asia Arena, the Beermen were once again standing atop the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), affirming their status as one of the league’s most decorated and dominant franchises.

Central to San Miguel’s triumph was June Mar Fajardo, whose imposing presence in the paint and consistent all-around excellence carried the Beermen to a 92-77 victory over TNT Tropang Giga, clinching the 4-2 series win in the PBA 50th Season Philippine Cup Finals. Fajardo’s performance in Game 6—a staggering 29 points and 23 rebounds—was a reminder of why he remains the face of Philippine basketball. Time and again, he demonstrated his ability to influence the game on both ends of the floor, whether by dominating the boards, scoring efficiently, or anchoring the defense.

Adding to the historic resonance of the night, PBA legend Ramon Fernandez, a former mentor of Fajardo, watched from courtside as his protégé delivered a performance for the ages. In a symbolic moment linking past and present, Fajardo was awarded the first-ever Finals MVP trophy named in Fernandez’s honor—a fitting tribute to both the legend and the league’s current standard-bearer. Across the six-game series, Fajardo averaged 19.7 points, 18.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.0 blocks per game, earning his fifth PBA Finals MVP award, a record-breaking achievement that surpasses the four-time winners Danny Seigle, LA Tenorio, and James Yap, and cements his place as the player with the most Finals MVP trophies in league history.

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The victory also marked Fajardo’s 12th PBA championship, reinforcing his standing among the league’s all-time greats. While he has approached the legendary mark of 19 titles set by Fernandez, Fajardo remains focused on the present and his contributions to the team rather than chasing records.

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“Chasing titles is not on my mind. What I aim for is winning championships. That’s what I want, I want to win more titles while I’m here. Of course, that record’s still pretty far away, right? I just want championships,” Fajardo said in a media interaction.

He also highlighted the importance of the San Miguel legacy, crediting the team’s winning culture for his continued success.

“Of course, before I got here, San Miguel already had its winning ways, right? So we are doing this all for San Miguel. We want to represent and help San Miguel win more championships. That’s what we want to do and that’s why we are here now,” he added.

The Beermen’s latest title is a testament not only to Fajardo’s dominance but also to the depth, chemistry, and experience of the San Miguel roster. Veterans such as Chris Ross and Marcio Lassiter provided steady leadership, while younger contributors stepped up in crucial moments, allowing Fajardo to impose his will in the paint. Together, the team exemplified a championship formula that combines star power, tactical discipline, and a culture of winning passed down over decades.

For June Mar Fajardo, the focus remains singular: continuing to compete at the highest level and helping San Miguel capture more championships. While records and accolades are a natural byproduct of his sustained excellence, the towering center’s priorities are clear—winning titles for the Beermen and representing the franchise with pride.

As the PBA season progresses, fans and analysts alike will continue to watch Fajardo’s pursuit of history, knowing that each championship brings him closer to further cementing his legacy among the greatest to ever play in the league.

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