Former NBA player Jimmer Fredette stamped his class as Miami escaped with a 22-19 win over Vienna to conquer the Chooks-to-Go FIBA 3x3 World Tour Cebu Masters.
Jimmer Fredette , the US NCAA legend and a former first-round pick in the NBA, put on a show in front of Filipino fans with nine points in the finale marked by a game-winner in the last 46 seconds.MANILA, Philippines – Former NBA player Jimmer Fredette stamped his class as Miami escaped with a 22-19 win over Vienna to conquer the Chooks-to-Go FIBA 3x3 World Tour Cebu Masters last weekend at the SM Seaside City Cebu.
The 34-year-old ace, who had also Asian stints including in the Chinese Basketball Association, was named the Cebu Masters MVP with support from Canyon Barry, Kareem Maddox and Dylan Travis. “This is an unbelievable tournament. Chooks-to-Go and FIBA did a great job putting it on. The fans here are the best in the world — the atmosphere, the energy, the support in every game all day long is incredible," said Barry, son of NBA Hall of Famer Rick.Home bet Manila Chooks, meanwhile, finally broke through with a quarterfinal finish after a series of setbacks highlighted by a 21-17 win over world No. 12 Futian of China.
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