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FTW: Does Jackson Vroman of Ginebra need anger management?


The FTW crew of Mico Halili, Miakka Lim, Jason Webb and Magoo Marjon spent an entire episode delving into the fiery attitude of Ginebra import Jackson Vroman.   Vroman, who replaced Ginebra fan favorite Chris Alexander three games into the Commissioner’s Cup, has averages of 16.9 points, 12.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.5 blocks. But while his numbers might be solid, his attitude on the court is not, according to some on the FTW show.   "What is vrong with you, Vroman?" kids Miakka, who noticed that Vroman complains on every single possession.   "Maiintindihan ko kung first two games nagcocomplain siya pero hello, ang tagal mo na dito," she added.   "May pagkareklamador, may pagka-iyakin," observed Magoo.   Mico Halili finds it bizarre that Vroman complains. The 6’10” big man spent two seasons in the NBA before making the rounds with several international teams, including squads in Spain, Lituania, China and South Korea.   Vroman also became a naturalized Lebanese citizen in order to play for that country's national team. He was named Most Valuable Player in the 2009 FIBA Asia Champions Cup, and was the sixth best scorer and fifth best rebounder in the 2009 FIBA Asian Championship.   "Nakakapagtaka nga, [sa] international grabe rin ang tulakan. And he's a marked man internationally. Nagtataka ako why Vroman is playing this way," Mico chimed in.   Jason adds that Vroman's disposition may also be affecting his teammates.   "Pag nakikita mo yung teammate mo nagcocomplain, nakakahawa," he said. More worrisome perhaps is his disappearing act in the fourth quarter, according to Magoo, who tweeted out Tuesday:   But it's not just the fourth quarter where Vroman is having trouble, but the entire semifinals series. In the three games played so far versus B-MEG, he has normed just nine points on 33.33 percent field goal shooting, 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals, three blocks, and four turnovers. And with Mark Caguioa out of the picture, the team simply cannot have another source of points disappearing when they need one the most. - Renee Fopalan / AMD, GMA News