Brownlee set for PBA Finals return vs. TNT

Justin Brownlee is set to return to the PBA championship stage as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel faces TNT Tropang GIGA in the Season 47 Governors' Cup Finals, which kicks off on October 27 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Brownlee, who had a strong performance with 21 points and seven rebounds in Game 6 against San Miguel Beermen, expressed optimism about facing his previous Finals opponent Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, noting that while San Miguel relies heavily on June Mar Fajardo's post play, TNT employs a dribble-drive offense.

Brownlee acknowledged the challenge of avenging last year's finals loss to TNT but emphasized focusing on taking one step at a time to achieve their championship goal.

Both Brownlee and Hollis-Jefferson hold each other in high regard despite being fierce rivals; Brownlee even believes Hollis-Jefferson should still be playing in the NBA, citing his decorated career both domestically and internationally.

The best-of-seven series will feature an intriguing matchup between two imports who have taken the league by storm, with Brownlee averaging 28.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.5 blocks for Ginebra, while Hollis-Jefferson leads TNT with averages of 28 points, 12.9 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 2.9 steals, and 1.9 blocks.