Llamados import Brown saves job -- for now

Clif Brown has secured his job for B-MEG Derby Ace Llamados – at least for another game.

The import, who is rumored to be replaced, has stepped up big to save his spot for a squad seeking to write a modern day grandslam in the Philippine Basketball Association.

But how far will Brown carry the Llamados? How many games will he last as the team’s reinforcement?

B-Meg Derby Ace board governor and incoming league chairman of the board Rene Pardo believes the team’s import is being evaluated on a game-per-game basis.

“If I were to ask, I have doubts on whether or not he could carry us and play big in the playoffs, but there would be no problem as long as the team keeps on winning," said Pardo.

B-Meg Derby Ace coach Ryan Gregorio did not hide the fact that his team is always on a lookout for a standby reinforcement for security purposes. But the multi-titled coach explained that there are no names on the table as possible replacement for Brown.

And the most important thing is Brown was able to impress Gregorio in the Llamados’ 86-84 win over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters last Friday.

“There were no names yet as possible new import for us. Brown was able to give a good account of himself in our game against Rain or Shine. He finished with 18 points and 23 rebounds, including 15 offensive boards, and did a masterful job limiting Jai Lewis to a conference-low three points," Gregorio told GMANews.TV via a text message.

For Gregorio, it would be unfair if the team decides to find a replacement import at this time, especially with Brown doing positive things for the Llamados, who have won three straight games and went on 7-3 since acquiring the services of the University of Niagara standout.

“It is hard to drop the ax on him now since we have won three in a row. I liken his situation to the situation of Shawn Daniels of Talk N Text. Both of them are not explosive scorers. They’re limited, offensively, but they knew exactly when to fit in and do whatever it takes to make the team win. But I do hope that we keep winning though," said Gregorio.