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Lassiter 'blessed' to enter PBA's top 5 in 3-pointers made

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<div> </div><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1707138686832.png" alt="San Miguel’s Marcio Lassiter. Photo by Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News." class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><figcaption>San Miguel’s <span data-scayt-word="Marcio" data-wsc-id="ls8y8vcd08k6rg12b" data-wsc-lang="en_US">Marcio</span> <span data-scayt-word="Lassiter" data-wsc-id="ls8y8vccdptgx1iib" data-wsc-lang="en_US">Lassiter</span>. <em>Photo by Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News.</em></figcaption></figure><div> </div><p>MANILA — Marcio Lassiter is having a great PBA Finals series for the San Miguel <span data-scayt-word="Beermen" data-wsc-id="ls8y7qjtzrq8c6p85" data-wsc-lang="en_US">Beermen</span>, especially on the offensive end. </p><ul><li><a data-cke-saved-href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/2/4/pba-boatwright-smb-overpower-magnolia-for-2-0-finals-lead-2040" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/2/4/pba-boatwright-smb-overpower-magnolia-for-2-0-finals-lead-2040">PBA: <span data-scayt-word="Boatwright" data-wsc-id="ls8y9fu3mg2g8lrmi" data-wsc-lang="en_US">Boatwright</span>, SMB overpower Magnolia for 2-0 Finals lead</a></li></ul><div> </div><p>The veteran SMB sniper, who is averaging 13.5 points and 4.0 rebounds for the 2-0 <span data-scayt-word="Beermen" data-wsc-id="ls8y7rc0yujto4a3k" data-wsc-lang="en_US">Beermen</span>, has drained seven three-point bombs in 12 attempts in their series against the Magnolia Hotshots so far.</p><p>Because of his hot shooting, ’Super <span data-scayt-word="Marcio" data-wsc-id="ls8y7reuwfg14e53u" data-wsc-lang="en_US">Marcio</span>’ is now fifth all-time in the PBA in terms of three-pointers made. He reached the milestone after nailing two three-pointers in the first quarter of Game 2 on Sunday night at the Mall of Asia Arena.</p><p>In the process, Lassiter surpassed an all-time great in Ronnie Magsanoc.</p><p>“Truly blessed,” said Lassiter, who now has 1174 three-pointers in his PBA career.</p><p>He credited the SMB squad, saying that they were the ones who made this feat possible.</p><p>“It’s definitely an honor, it’s something that I wouldn’t be here without my teammates, coaches, and this is something that the team helped me get to,” said Lassiter.</p><p>In addition, Lassiter also pointed out how his health aided in him being able to play consistently and avoid missing games. </p><p>“Every day, it’s a constant battle of keep on moving and keep on going. I’m just blessed to not be as injured to play the majority of the games for the team,” he added. </p><ul><li><a data-cke-saved-href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/2/5/pba-marcial-to-summon-abuevas-tautuaas-after-post-game-spat-1546" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/2/5/pba-marcial-to-summon-abuevas-tautuaas-after-post-game-spat-1546">PBA: <span data-scayt-word="Marcial" data-wsc-id="ls8yaar2fg7y39zjm" data-wsc-lang="en_US">Marcial</span> to summon <span data-scayt-word="Abuevas" data-wsc-id="ls8yaar2ihtfr8bwy" data-wsc-lang="en_US">Abuevas</span>, <span data-scayt-word="Tautuaas" data-wsc-id="ls8yaar2to6gehm6l" data-wsc-lang="en_US">Tautuaas</span> after post-game spat</a></li><li><a data-cke-saved-href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/2/5/playing-in-pba-finals-with-smb-still-surreal-for-kyt-jimenez-1802" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/2/5/playing-in-pba-finals-with-smb-still-surreal-for-kyt-jimenez-1802">Playing in PBA Finals with SMB still surreal for Kyt Jimenez</a></li></ul><div> </div><p>No.4 on the list is James Yap who currently has 1189, meaning that it would be possible for him to surpass Big Game James in a matter of time.</p><p>Despite this, however, Lassiter stayed grounded, saying that he is just focused on continuing to play at a high level rather than chasing Yap. </p><p>“I still can&#x27;t even grasp that I&#x27;m in the top five,” claimed Marcio.</p><p>“It’s been one hell of a ride we’re on, and I’m really just thinking about that,” he continued, as he talked about the Beermen’s 11-game win streak that started last December.</p><p>“If I can get to his plateau, he’s one of the greatest guys, so I’m always honored. “</p><p>But Lassiter made it clear that his primary focus is to get the final two wins that they need in order to finish the Commissioner&#x27;s Cup as champions.</p><p>“You know, my main goal is to get to two games. If it comes, it comes, but hopefully, I’ll be blessed,” he ended. </p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong> </div><div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-vid="2951751"></ivs-player></div><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script>

<p>Marcio Lassiter is having a great PBA Finals series for the San Miguel Beermen, especially on the offensive end. </p>

Marcio Lassiter is having a great PBA Finals series for the San Miguel Beermen, especially on the offensive end.