The San Miguel Beermen have made a strong start to the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup, positioning themselves as one of the top contenders in Group A with a 5-2 win-loss record.
San Miguel continued its impressive run with a dominant 126-114 victory over the Converge FiberXers at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, August 5. While the Beermen’s offense once again produced a high-scoring performance, the spotlight belonged to franchise cornerstone June Mar Fajardo, who made his impact felt in an unfamiliar role.
The eight-time PBA Most Valuable Player did not lead San Miguel in scoring against Converge. Instead, Fajardo controlled the game in other areas, delivering a remarkable all-around performance with 21 rebounds and 10 assists, while adding five points and four blocks in nearly 39 minutes of action.
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For the 36-year-old superstar, the decision to prioritize playmaking and defense came naturally as import George King and several of his teammates carried much of the scoring responsibility.
‘YUNG SCORE NILA, SCORE KO RIN’
San Miguel big man June Mar Fajardo talked about creating opportunities for his teammates, as he produced a double double of 21 rebounds and 10 assists.
Fajardo said he’s willing to take on any role for the team as long as they get the win. pic.twitter.com/oCxhY1tJul
— Paige Javier (@PaigeJavier) August 5, 2026
With San Miguel already possessing multiple offensive weapons, Fajardo explained that he focused on filling the gaps in other areas and embracing his role as a facilitator and defensive anchor.
“Sobrang dami na naming scorer eh. Yung pinasok ni coach halos lahat scorer yun eh. Yung kulang sa group namin yung role player. So pwede ko i-fill yung gap na yun, yung role na yun,” Fajardo said during the postgame press conference.
“Yung score naman nila, score ko na rin eh. Score yun namin ng team eh. So yun yung ano. Buti nakuha namin yung panalo. Ayoko makipag-kumpetensiya sa scoring,” he added.
San Miguel head coach Leo Austria praised Fajardo’s unselfish approach, highlighting how the veteran center’s willingness to impact the game beyond scoring reflects his value as a complete player.
“You can see naman, June Mar doesn’t want to score but he has a lot of rebounds and assists. Ten assists and 21 rebounds. That’s a sign of a good player. He is not thinking of himself, he is thinking of his teammates,” Austria said.
Despite taking on a different role, Fajardo continues to provide consistent production for the Beermen this conference. He is currently averaging 8.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game in the 2026 Governors’ Cup, proving that his influence extends far beyond putting points on the scoreboard.
As San Miguel continues its push for another championship run, Fajardo’s leadership and versatility remain among the team’s biggest strengths. The Beermen will look to build on their momentum when they face the Macau Giant Pandas on Saturday, August 8, at the Ynares Center in Montalban.
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