September 6, 2025 | 5:39pm
MANILA, Philippines — Sonny Estil’s basketball journey has been a roller-coaster experience, to say the least.
Estil, who as soon as performed for the La Salle Greenhills program in highschool, jumped from one faculty to a different as he struggled to get enjoying time.
He even suited up for the Letran Knights on this yr’s FilOil EcoOil preseason basketball league, however he finally made the choice to show professional and take his act to the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League, enjoying for the Pampanga Big Lanterns.
Now, Estil is among the many gamers aiming to make it to the PBA on Sunday’s PBA Season 50 Draft.
Earlier than, he was unheralded. However now, he showcased his athleticism and potential after being named the PBA Draft Mix Most Worthwhile Participant.
A 6-foot-3 winger, Estil sank the game-winning layup to offer Workforce A-2 – Barangay Ginebra the victory over Workforce D-1 – San Miguel, 37-35.
Together with his high-flying exploits, he was additionally named among the many Mix’s Legendary 5 together with Mario Barasi, Jun Roque, Dalph Panopio and Edrian Ramirez.
“Sana po [mas nakilala ako]. Sana merong kumuha, ganun. Grateful naman tayo doon kasi yun naman talaga ang pangarap ko, mag-PBA,” Estil informed reporters after being topped the Mix Most Worthwhile Participant on Friday night.
“Kung saan mas magagamit ako, doon ako. Wala namang ano, importante, makalaro ako. Matulungan ko yung pamilya ko.”
He added that he continued to work laborious regardless of his irritating collegiate profession, and he’s hoping that every one the additional hours within the health club will give him a lift.
The remainder for Estil, although, was quick as he’s set to compete within the MPBL slamdunk contest on Saturday.
“Napakaswerte. Grateful ako kay Lord, atsaka sa mga teammate ko at binigay na alternative na binigay sa akin,” he stated.
The ahead shall be amongst 122 gamers hoping to listen to their names referred to as within the draft on Sunday, 5 p.m., on the SM Mall of Asia Music Corridor.
