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8-time MVP June Mar Fajardo dismisses GOAT talk, looks back on humble beginnings
June Mar Fajardo, after winning his eighth PBA MVP award, downplayed talks of him being the "Greatest Of All Time" (GOAT).
Fajardo believes he is still far from being considered the GOAT, citing Ramon Fernandez's 19 championships compared to his own ten.
He has twice as many MVP trophies as league legends Ramon Fernandez and Alvin Patrimonio, who previously shared the record for most MVP honors with four each.
Despite this, Fajardo expressed happiness at being part of the GOAT conversation.
Fajardo remains motivated to win more awards and championships, treating each one as if it were his first to maintain his eagerness.
He admitted that he never imagined reaching this far as he initially pursued basketball with the sole purpose of earning a college scholarship.
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