Macky Escalona

Jersey number: Name: Macky Escalona Height/Weight: 5'11" 180 lbs. Age: 23 Date of Birth: 8/27/1984 Hometown: Quezon City Position: Guard Years Pro: College: Ateneo de Manila Teams played for: Brgy Ginebra

Scouting Report:
Many were surprised that Escalona was picked up by the Gin Kings at the end of the first round… the Gin Kings were looking for a frontline player amidst the uncertainty on the playing status of Rudy Hatfield but no one seems better enough at number 10… drafting Escalona makes sense since the team needs a backup to Jayjay Helterbrand now that resident back-up Johnny Abarrientos may be close to retiring… Escalona turned an outstanding season with Ateneo in the UAAP and Cebuana Lhuillier in the PBL into a spot in the first round… long mired under the shadows of LA Tenorio, Escalona broke free from the backup tag and gave fans a reason to believe he was a better prospect than Tenorio… Escalona is a pure point guard with great leadership ability… he has a decent touch from the outside and can also pound the ball inside… he may be the heir apparent to Helterbrand at Ginebra.... always remembered for his inbound pass to Doug Kramer who hit the winning basket in game 1 of their title series against eventual 2006 UAAP champs UST Tigers.