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June Mar Fajardo leads PBA Philippine Cup BPC race
San Miguel's Fajardo had 40.4 average statistical points (SPs) to lead the race as he averaged 17.5 points, 13.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game.
His teammate CJ Perez placed second with 38.5 SPs, while Robert Bolick of NLEX finished third with 37.6 SPs. At close fourth is Magnolia's Zav Lucero (37.3 SPs), while Jason Perkins of the Phoenix Fuel Masters (35.5 SPs) and TNT's Calvin Oftana (35.4) followed suit.
Should Fajardo be named as the Best Player of the Conference, it will be his 12th overall. Votes from the players and members of the media are also factored in the BPC decision.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
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