Evan Nelle brings hard work ethic to NorthPort

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A second-round slip won’t matter to Evan Neal as the former La Salle standout will join a young team in the PBA alongside former Ateneo de Manila star Dave Ildefonso

MANILA, Philippines — Exuding an in-your-face confidence coupled with words of wisdom from one of the best floor generals the PBA has ever seen, Evan Nelle entered the league with his head held high and his feet firmly planted on the ground.

Nair was drafted in the second round by NorthPort Batang Pier and along with fifth overall pick Dave Ildefonso, she became a key member of the young team led by head coach Bonnie Tan.

“I can influence my teammates with my training and what I learned in the United States. I know I work hard and I really hope I can do it,” Nel told reporters after being selected as the 14th overall pick in the PBA Rookie Draft on Sunday, July 14.

“Being infected with my hard-working (mentality)… that’s what coach Jimmy (Alapag) taught me, ‘Hard work gets you success,’” he added.

Nelle just UAAP Championship While attending De La Salle University, he chose to train under the guidance of former PBA Most Valuable Player Jimmy Alapag, who currently serves as a player development coach for the Sacramento Kings.

In the United States, he trained for about a week with Alapagu and Power Pack Fitness strength and conditioning coach Maurice Hernandez.

Being selected in the second round didn’t bother Nair, despite three of his former La Salle teammates being selected first. But he does want to win every time he faces off in the pros.

“I’m really proud of them, but they also know how competitive I am. Every time I face them, whether it’s in practice or whatever, I want to beat them,” Nell said.

“It will be the same here in the PBA. I really hope that every time I face them, I can beat them.”

Nell will now play under the guidance of Tan, who previously coached the NCAA Letland Knights.

Before joining La Salle, Nell also played for the San Beda Red Lions, Lettland’s arch-rival. Under Tan’s leadership, the Knights NCAA 95 season finals In 2019.

“It’s ironic because he made me cry in my last NCAA game,” Nell recalled.

“He made me cry again because it was a great honor for him to choose me… Thank you to Coach Bonnie and the coaching staff for their trust. I hope I can repay you.” – Rappler.com