TNT Tropang 5G’s Kim Aurin during a game vs San Miguel Beermen in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—When TNT guard Kim Aurin woke up on Saturday morning, he wasn’t feeling like himself ahead of his team’s crucial test against San Miguel in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup.
But a quick phone call with Roger Pogoy, followed by a timely reading of Isaiah 40:31, gave Aurin the push he needed to get out of bed and deliver for the depleted Tropang 5G.
“Kami kami na lang din eh (It’s only us now),” he said after their heart-stopping overtime win over the Beermen at Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday.
“Matira matibay. We focused on defense and we played great defense from start to finish.”
Aurin then cited the Bible verse that inspired him before leading a short-handed TNT squad missing Calvin Oftana, Jayson Castro, Jordan Heading and Pogoy.
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Just like that, Aurin shook off the cobwebs and put on his TNT jersey to answer his call of duty.
The Perpetual Help product ended up with 22 points and eight rebounds. He knocked down six threes, including two crucial triples in OT that sent the Beermen packing.
Aside from leaning on his faith, Aurin also wanted to repay the trust of coach Chot Reyes.
“Coach Chot is giving me chances and I don’t want to waste them. I work on myself. I praise God because he heard my prayers today,” he said.
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