MANILA, Philippines: Justine Baltazar of the Pampanga Giant Lanterns walked away with the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award of the 5th season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) on Tuesday after leading his team to the North Division crown and on track toward the national title.
Exploiting his 6-foot-8 mobile frame, Baltazar posted averages of 17.4 points, 16. 9 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.2 blocks to lord it over other contenders like Jhan Nermal of the Bacoor Strikers, 3-point king Orlan Wamar of the San Juan Knights, Will McAloney of the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards and last year's MVP Jaycee Marcelino of Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines.
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