PBA: Cameron Clark credits strong start to longer preparation with San Miguel

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ANTIPOLO CITY – After playing with other franchises in the last PBA Governor’s Cup, San Miguel import Cameron Clark has progressed compared to other imports in the last tournament this season.

And that was evident on Friday night when he continued to play for the Beermen, with 31 points and 14 rebounds in a 122-102 loss to Terrafirma at the Ynares Center here.

“I went out there trying to be aggressive and get to my place. I’m still trying to pick and choose them,” said Clark, who was just three points shy of making the best score in NLEX-another club that was backstopped last year.

The American forward feels he owes a good deal to his longer preparation time with the Beermen.

“[With] NLEX, me [there] for about a month-right [into] playoff round. I think it’s better if I start at the beginning and get used to it, adapt to men. I’m just trying to fit in where I can,” he said.

Clark, for the third game in a row, made his presence felt without bothering San Miguel’s other stars.

And this is made from the understanding that he is surrounded by the same players.

“[There’s] a lot of people can score balls, you know. Juni (Mar Fajardo) is a six-time MVP. Lots of shooters [too]: Jericho (Cruz), CJ (Perez)—you know what I mean?” he said.

“‘Cio (Lassiter) can shoot. A lot of guys can put the ball in the basket. I’m just trying to pick and choose my spots and defend my imports well,” he said.

Clark quickly dismissed the idea that he had an easier job in San Miguel. If anything, he’s still looking to refine that part of his game so he can better contribute to the Beermen’s cause, making it this season with another crown.

“I wouldn’t say it’s easier,” he said with a grin. “I will not say that. But like I said, I like my friends and I’m still trying to adjust.

“It’s early in the season and there’s still a lot of work to be done,” he said.

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