MANILA, Philippines—With PBA’s season opener for 2021 delayed, six-time MVP June Mar Fajardo and San Miguel found themselves an unexpected blessing.
Fajardo, who is recovering from a leg injury he suffered in early 2020, was expected to suit up for the Beermen at the start of the 2021 season but with the competition set to begin a little later, his recovery was extended by an indefinite amount of time.
“With the current situation, I’m sure that the start of the season will be moved. That would be good for June Mar’s recovery,” said Beermen team manager Abanilla as per PBA.ph.
Fajardo suffered a fractured right tibia in San Miguel’s practice before the 2020 season began and that fo…
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