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Barangay Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee (left) and Magnolia Hotshots head coach LA Tenorio (right). Photos from PBA Images and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas.

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<div><span 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/1753783389278IMG_7819.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Barangay Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee (left) and Magnolia Hotshots head coach LA Tenorio (right). Photos from PBA Images and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas."/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Barangay Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee (left) and Magnolia Hotshots head coach LA Tenorio (right). <em>Photos from PBA Images and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas.</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Barangay Ginebra San Miguel resident import Justin Brownlee is among those shocked to see long-time Gin King LA Tenorio be named as the Magnolia Hotshots&#x27; head coach.</p><p>Brownlee, who has won all of his six PBA championships and three Best Player of the Conference awards with Tenorio by his side, admits to having a bittersweet feeling now that &quot;The Gineral&quot; is with their lifelong rivals.</p><p>&quot;I can&#x27;t believe that, man,&quot; said Brownlee following Gilas Pilipinas&#x27; send-off game victory vs. the Macau Black Bears. &quot;To be honest, in my nine years in the Philippines playing for Ginebra, I feel like LA has been my second coach on the floor with, obviously, [Coach] Tim and the coaching staff.&quot;</p><p>&quot;But you know what I mean, LA has been a coach ever since I&#x27;ve been here. His moniker is &quot;The Gineral&quot; for a reason and yeah, I wish him nothing but the best, but it&#x27;s like a bittersweet feeling,&quot; he added.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/7/28/its-official-la-tenorio-is-new-head-coach-of-magnolia-hotshots-1901">READ: LA Tenorio is new head coach of Magnolia Hotshots</a></div><p>However, there is even a possibility for Tenorio to become a playing-coach for Magnolia.</p><p>San Miguel Corporation Sports Director Alfrancis Chua touched on this possibility, and Brownlee quipped that Tenorio should both play with the Gin Kings, and then coach the Hotshots.</p><p>&quot;So he&#x27;s gonna play with Ginebra, and then coach Magnolia?&quot; Brownlee joked. &quot;But obviously, you&#x27;ve seen what he did in the playoffs. He still has a lot he can give. I&#x27;m not sure about coaching and playing. I know that may be a little difficult, but if there&#x27;s somebody who could do it, I&#x27;m sure he can do it.&quot;</p><p>&quot;Like I&#x27;ve said earlier, he&#x27;s been doing that his whole career anyway, especially to the youngsters and even to me throughout my whole career. He&#x27;s always getting me great feedback and great advice on the game,&quot; added Brownlee on a more serious note.</p><p>Despite seeing Tenorio leave and represent Magnolia, Brownlee still wants him to succeed and make his mark albeit now as a coach.</p><p>&quot;Obviously, Magnolia is Ginebra&#x27;s biggest rival and yeah, I can&#x27;t wait to see what Manila Clasico is gonna be like, especially with LA now on the other side,&quot; he said. &quot;I&#x27;m happy for him, and I know he&#x27;s going to be a great coach. He&#x27;s going to do a great job there.&quot;</p><div><br/><strong>RELATED VIDEO:<br/></strong></div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABdKKd_odwkgX38n"></script>

<p>Justin Brownlee was among those shocked to see long-time Gin King LA Tenorio be named as Magnolia’s head coach.</p>

Justin Brownlee was among those shocked to see long-time Gin King LA Tenorio be named as Magnolia’s head coach.

‘Play for Ginebra, coach Magnolia’: Brownlee says Tenorio’s Hotshots transfer ‘bittersweet’

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‘Play for Ginebra, coach Magnolia’: Brownlee says Tenorio’s Hotshots transfer ‘bittersweet’

Rom Anzures,

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Published Jul 29, 2025 06:56 PM PHT

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