ROOKIE guard Jerom Lastimosa was kept in the freezer during the season-opening PBA Governors' Cup as the prized playmaker out of Adamson was recovering from an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear.
Selected ninth overall by Magnolia in the 2024 PBA Rookie Draft, Lastimosa worked his way back into shape with coaching staff and management wanting to make sure he won't suffer any major setback.