Remember he was a big guard with big hands, strong upper body. He knew how to dribble, he was ambidextrous and could dribble equally with efficiency and he could finish at the basket very well. Getting to the paint is essential to today's game.
All you need to do is watch Stanley Pringle highlights to see how devastating a good penetrator can be. But to truly stand out in the most loaded position in the PBA, being able to shoot the ball is essential. So how would Jaworski fare in that category? Well, the numbers show that Jaworski could shoot the rock, and that would make him a perfect fit in today's game.
In the season, the first year that the three-point shot was used in the PBA, Jaworski attempted a career-high 4. The impressive part of Jaworski's shooting was that it wasn't even an integral part of his arsenal. He won a lot of games because of his outside shooting. In this era, he could be an all-around player. He would know: in Game 3 of the Open Conference Finals where Manila Beer faced Ginebra, Jaworski sank six triples to finish with 28 points and a win.
He played with talent and ability. He could dribble the basketball to get to the hoop, but at the same time could stretch the floor with his shooting. Both Austria and Black have their own suggestions. For Black, a player who has felt the brunt of Jaworski's physicality several times, a certain Fil-Italian Stallion fits the bill to a certain extent.
He's not quite as big as Sonny," Black shares. He likes to get to the basket, and get into the paint. It would have to be somebody along those lines who not only had ability but also had strength to utilize his talents. You can see his intangibles. His forward passes one step ahead when all you need to do is lay it up - those are some of his intangibles. We know that when we discuss who's MVP, it's usually the top scorer. But for him, he doesn't mind if he scores or not as long as he wins and his teammates are happy.
J agrees with the Tenorio comparison, but takes it one step further, invoking another current superstar known for his athleticism and penetration. For now, all we can do dream of what it would look like for Jaworski to battle against the rugged defense of Mark Barroca, or how he would fare running around screens to chase after Matthew Wright.
Or even how the roof of the Mall of Asia Arena would explode with every single lob pass leading to a Japeth Aguilar jam. But even though all we can do is make theories about his game today, the one thing certain is that his legacy would be untouched as one of the most beloved players in the game today.
We know this because of Jaworski's endearing relationship to the legions of Ginebra fans. Unlike his basketball exploits, Jaworski never had to dribble a ball, or trip an opponent to make fans love him forever. The reason why he's so celebrated, according to Black, is because of what he did away from the spotlight for every single fan that wanted a moment with the Big J. Black recalls seeing the exact moment that made a fan into fanatics for the Big J. You're walking out into the Araneta parking lot together basically.
Normally we all come out at the same time, and you would see the fans waiting for Sonny. Eventually that's the reason why that NSD was transferred to the Ginebra franchise, because he doesn't give up. He didn't give up on a game even when they were behind, or when the odds were against them. There's no doubt that the legend of the Big J would endure no matter when it began. According to Austria, the rise of Jawo was like catching lightning in a bottle, and what will make Jaworski stand the test of time.
Because being a pro basketball player was a different level during my time. When you're a PBA player, you're a celebrity. That was also the time he became a playing coach, being the head coach of Ginebra as well as the star player on the team. In May 30, , he played for an exhibition game for retired PBA players consisting only from Toyota and Crispa teams, where Jaworski and Toyota eventually won the event. Robert Jaworski might not be the greatest Filipino basketball player in the history, but his contribution in the golden age of playing basketball was second to none.
His passion and love for the game was all documented and it was evident that his commitment to basketball endured until the age of Watson described Dalupan as a man of few words, but got things done by instilling discipline. You can just feel his presence. As one of the rare high school players during his time to be admitted to play in the Ateneo seniors team, Watson worked extra harder under Dalupan. It was a struggle at first to adjust.
But it didn't stop the hunger because I really wanted the championship badly. And I supposed Dalupan liked me so I got to see a lot of playing time," he added. Skip to main content Skip to navigation. Watson: Jaworski is 'the Magic Johnson of the Philippines'. Atlanta Hawks. New-look Bulls off to best start since Chicago Bulls. Golden State Warriors.
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