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Incoming LG Sakers player Carl Tamayo. Photo from Japan B.League.

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Incoming LG Sakers player Carl Tamayo.

Romwel Anzures

ABS-CBN News

<div class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1718246602630IMG_4193.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Incoming LG Sakers player Carl Tamayo. <em>Photo from Japan B.League.</em><em></em></span></span><span></span></div><p>MANILA — Carl Tamayo is set to embark on a new journey in his basketball career.</p><p>The former University of the Philippines star will be playing for the LG Sakers of the Korean Basketball League. He said he was optimistic that he would get more opportunities to play in the KBL.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/6/5/carl-tamayo-set-to-play-for-lg-sakers-in-kbl-1630" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><span><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/6/5/carl-tamayo-set-to-play-for-lg-sakers-in-kbl-1630" target="_blank">READ: </a><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/6/5/carl-tamayo-set-to-play-for-lg-sakers-in-kbl-1630" target="_blank">Carl Tamayo set to play for LG Sakers in KBL</a></span></div><p>“Siguro yun yung opportunity na dumating sa akin,” said Tamayo, who was present in the Finals of the FilOil EcoOil 17th Preseason Cup yesterday in San Juan City.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/13/24/tamayo-still-optimistic-despite-limited-opportunities-with-ryukyu">READ: Carl Tamayo still optimistic despite limited opportunities with Ryukyu</a></div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/18/24/carl-tamayo-parts-ways-with-ryukyu-set-for-ph-return"></a><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/18/24/carl-tamayo-parts-ways-with-ryukyu-set-for-ph-return">READ: Carl Tamayo parts ways with Ryukyu, set for PH return to assess future</a></div><p>“I think from my management, my family also, I think it’s better for me to try in Korea and have more exposure,” he continued.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/6/12/up-completes-comeback-vs-la-salle-to-retain-filoil-championship-2024"></a><span><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/6/12/up-completes-comeback-vs-la-salle-to-retain-filoil-championship-2024">READ: </a><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/6/12/up-completes-comeback-vs-la-salle-to-retain-filoil-championship-2024">UP completes comeback vs La Salle to retain FilOil championship</a></span></div><p>The Gilas Pilipinas forward, who previously played in the Japan B.League with the Ryukyu Golden Kings, then briefly touched on what Rhenz Abando and the other KBL Filipino imports have shared with him now that he will be playing in a new environment.</p><p>“Siyempre naguusap-usap naman kaming lahat,” revealed Tamayo. “Yung culture, iba-iba rin. Yun mga natutunan ko sa kanila at mga sinabi nila sa akin.” </p><p>Tamayo, despite winning a championship with the Golden Kings in his first year in the pros rank, only saw limited action in Japan. But while he is now set to play in a new league, he said he should still earn his way to getting more minutes with the Sakers.</p><p>“Siyempre, I’ll try to help the team win the championship or to win games. Yun lang naman ang goal ko palagi kung saan ako sasaling team,” said Tamayo, who signed a three-year deal with his new squad.</p><p>“Pero hindi naman [ako nag-eexpect agad]. Siyempre I have to earn [playing time]. Hindi naman siya automatic, so I have to work hard for it,” he said. </p><p>Revealing the biggest lesson that he got from Japan, Tamayo said: “Be more patient.”</p><p>Tamayo then shared that there is still no schedule of when he will be flying to Korea. He said that his focus for now is on Gilas’ FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament stint in July.</p><p>“Wala pang [schedule]. Gilas muna,” he ended. </p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c2xsjol7v0I?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

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Carl Tamayo preaches patience in his upcoming KBL stint with LG Sakers

Romwel Anzures,

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Published Jun 13, 2024 11:56 AM PHT

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