AS the son who's living the dream of his father, Alvin Pasaol vows not to tarnish his budding PBA career with Meralco.
The 25-year-old Pasaol has been vocal about dedicating his coming stint in the pro league to his father, who once dreamed of having a PBA career of his own but never got to realize it.
The 6-foot-3 forward said this is his way of honoring the Pasaol patriarch when he finally got to sign a two-year contract with the Bolts.
"Yun kasi ang dream niya someday na maging PBA player,pero hindi naman nangyari. So ako na ang magtutuloy ngayon," said the former University of the East star player.
"Happy ako na matutuloy ko yung pangarap ng tatay ko na mapunta ng PBA."
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The work has yet to begin for Pasaol as the season opening remains on hold, but he did already join the Bolts in their individual workouts before it was called off following the latest lockdown imposed in the NCR Plus area.
Although known as the top scoring option of UE during his stay with the Red Warriors, Pasaol knows he has to work on his defense if he is to get the trust of Meralco coach Norman Black.
"Gusto kong maka-contribute sa depensa dahil yun naman dapat talaga, depensa bago opensa," said the pride of Davao. "And yun din talaga ang sistema ni coach Norman (Black), more on defense."
Once training is again given the green light, Pasaol looks forward to meeting and personally knowing Meralco veteran Reynel Hugnatan.
"Siya kasi yung isa sa pinakamatagal na sa liga. Gusto kong matutunan yung aspect niya sa basketball kung bakit siya nagtagal. And siyempre, yung experience niya pagdating sa game, yun ang gusto kong makuha sa kanya," said the rookie big man, who was picked no. 9 by the Bolts in the last draft. (RG)
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