Fajardo says Smith’s size and weight a big problem for SMB

San Miguel Beer prized behemoth June Mar Fajardo is almost equal in length with Josh Smith but light to bear the weight of the bulky TNT import.

Yancy de Ocampo is even lighter and softer.

Fajardo thinks a doubleteaming defense can ease their burden against Smith – a key matchup in the TNT KaTropa-San Miguel Beer slugfest.

“He’s so big, so heavy,” said Fajardo, against whom Smith made the winning baby hook in their 104-102 squeaker in Game One.

“I think we need to double team on him. I think we need to be provided a defensive help. But let’s see. I’m sure coach Leo (Austria) will make the necessary adjustments,” said Fajardo.

Smith collected 21 points on 8-of-17 shooting. He made his shots mostly on sealing his defender before dribbling twice or thrice to the basket then launching lethal hooks.

“He’s good at that,” said Fajardo.

His handicap was a sore footthatlimitedhimto26minutes of intermittent actions.

SMB import Charles Rhodes fared well with 31 points that went with 13 rebounds, four assists and one steal.

The SMB bench chieftain believed he could’ve done a lot more if not for early fouls.

“Masyadong manipis (It’s so thin) but that’s how the refs are calling it. He must be careful as we need him at the post,” said Austria.

“We had a problem as he got into foul trouble. You see he’s able to play only 12 to 14 minutes in the second half,” Austria added. —