The San Miguel Beermen continued their dominant start to the 2026 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governors’ Cup after overcoming the Converge FiberXers, 128-122, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Wednesday, July 22.
Leading the charge for San Miguel was import George King, who delivered his best performance of the conference so far and provided the offensive spark the Beermen needed in a high-scoring affair.
King erupted for 41 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, three steals, and one block while shooting 16-of-32 from the field. He also connected on two four-pointers, showcasing his scoring ability from different areas of the court as San Miguel remained unbeaten in the early stages of the Governors’ Cup.
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For King, the victory was another positive step as he continues to adjust to his new teammates, the PBA style of play, and San Miguel’s system. Despite producing a monster performance, the 32-year-old import emphasized that the team is still in the process of building chemistry.
“It’s always good to be undefeated. We started off hot early, it builds some momentum. We are still learning each other, building chemistry. I think tonight we showed some moments of chemistry. We are really happy with that. It’s nice to be in this position,” King said after the game.
Beyond his numbers, King’s energy and enthusiasm throughout the contest stood out. The former NBA player was often seen celebrating big plays, encouraging teammates, and enjoying the moment on the court—signs of his growing comfort within the Beermen system.
King explained that maintaining that enjoyment and passion for the game has been important as he continues his professional career.
“For me, it is easy to lose focus that this is a game. And I go back to my early stages of when I found this game where I did it because it was fun and I enjoyed it. I still do, but I believe that at this point, sometimes it can be easy to forget that. Recently, I have been reminded of that and I’m using it going forward.”
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He also highlighted how the team’s celebrations and shared moments on the court could help strengthen their bond moving forward.
“Obviously, we are making plays and we are making our opponents call a timeout, and we are literally sitting there, and dancing, and just building our chemistry. I think these are the things that are going to pay off for us down the road if we continue to have success. I think it’s going to pay off for us going forward,” he added.
San Miguel’s strong start comes after the franchise experienced import difficulties in previous conferences, particularly during the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup when the Beermen had to go through multiple import changes before eventually settling on Bennie Boatwright.
However, assistant coach Peter Martin believes those concerns are now behind the team with King leading the way.
Martin praised King’s versatility, leadership, and willingness to make plays for his teammates, noting that the import has made the adjustment process much easier for the coaching staff.
“Oh, very safe. Very, very safe. Alam mo, kung tinitignan niyo yung. Minsan kukunin yung board siya mag-play para sa amin. Makes our job really much easier. And then he talks to the players. At the start, he won’t be so aggressive. The first game, puro pasa nga siya eh,” Martin said.
The veteran coach added that King’s understanding of the game and ability to connect with his teammates will continue to improve as he becomes more familiar with the Beermen’s system.
“Sabi ko nga sa kanya na it’s up to him. He knows how to play with these guys. He knows how to motivate. So, konti pa siguro. Konting familiarity pa magiging okay. Depensa na lang siguro mag-adjust kami ng konti pa,” Martin added.
With King quickly establishing himself as a key piece of their lineup, San Miguel will look to maintain its perfect record when it faces the NLEX Road Warriors on Sunday, July 26, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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