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Davao coach says Kenneth Mocon can be ace defender in PBA

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/life/03/25/20210325-mpbl-finals-co-chooks-to-go-pilipinas.jpg"/><figcaption>Davao Occidental&#x27;s Kenneth Mocon defends against San Juan&#x27;s John Wilson in the MPBL Finals. <em>Photo courtesy of Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas.</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA, Philippines -- After seeing Kenneth Mocon emerge as an x-factor in Davao Occidental&#x27;s run to the Chooks-to-Go MPBL Lakan national championship, coach Don Dulay offered high praise for the 27-year-old guard.</p><p>&quot;He&#x27;s probably the best wing defender in the MPBL for me,&quot; Dulay said of Mocon, who was deployed as Davao&#x27;s primary defender against San Juan&#x27;s top scorers in the recent MPBL finals.</p><p>Dulay assigned Mocon to defend Season MVP John Wilson and Datu Cup Finals MVP Mike Ayonayon. The guard responded by helping limit Wilson to just 31.5% shooting in the series. </p><p>&quot;He played big minutes (in the finals) because of the match-up with Ayonayon and John Wilson. Those are two good wings right there, probably the best wings in the MPBL and he did a good job,&quot; said Dulay in an appearance on the Tiebreaker Vodcast&#x27;s Crossover: Inside the Chooks-to-Go MPBL bubble.</p><p>As his coach expressed his trust in him, Mocon grew in confidence. In the four-game series, he posted averages of 7.75 points, 3.75 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 21.5 minutes.</p><p>&quot;Malaking bagay ito sa akin since nung Game 1 hanggang Game 4, nagi-improve ako, natututo ako nang natututo. Kumbaga &#x27;yung mga mistakes ko nai-aadjust ko kaagad,&quot; said Mocon.</p><p>He is now ready to bring that confidence in the PBA, after he was selected 29th overall by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters -- the same team that features his brother Javee.</p><p>Dulay is certain that in the PBA, Mocon can make the same impact that he did for Davao Occidental in the PBA. </p><p>&quot;If a PBA team were to sign him, he&#x27;ll probably be the best wing defender in the PBA,&quot; the coach declared. </p><div><strong>Related video:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EP-S3AgW6dw?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>After seeing Kenneth Mocon emerge as an x-factor in Davao Occidental's run to the Chooks-to-Go MPBL Lakan National Championship, coach Don Dulay offered high praise for the 27-year-old guard.</p>

After seeing Kenneth Mocon emerge as an x-factor in Davao Occidental's run to the Chooks-to-Go MPBL Lakan National Championship, coach Don Dulay offered high praise for the 27-year-old guard.