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Gin Kings pay tribute to fans

(UPDATED) WHILE Barangay Ginebra rode on the backs of reigning league Most Valuable Player Scottie Thompson, three-time Best Import Justin Brownlee, veteran playmaker LA Tenorio and Finals MVP Christian Standhardinger to win the PBA Commissioner's Cup, team governor Alfrancis Chua and coach Tim Cone made sure to pay the ultimate tribute to the Gin Kings' legion of fans.

Game 7 on Sunday night saw a record-setting crowd of 54,589 pack the Philippine Arena to witness the Gin Kings return to the Commissioner's Cup throne following their convincing 114-99 thumping of the Bay Area Dragons in the best-of-seven title series that went the full distance.

REAL KINGS! Players of Barangay Ginebra celebrate after winning the 2022-23 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Sunday night, Jan. 15, 2023, at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. PBA PHOTO