The rumor mill is spinning faster than a fast break following Snow Badua’s recent reports that Javee Mocon has been traded to Converge for Larry Muyang. While that deal addresses a specific "bulk-for-versatility" need for both clubs, it also highlights just how valuable a player like Mocon is in the current PBA landscape.
With his high basketball IQ, "glue guy" intangibles, and championship pedigree from San Beda, Mocon is the type of player who can transform a roster. If the recent rumors of a larger multi-team shuffle or a "change of heart" in management are true, here are the top three teams that should aggressively pursue the versatile forward.
#3. Terrafirma Dyip: Searching for a Foundation
It is no secret that Terrafirma has struggled to maintain a consistent talent pool, often serving as a farm team or a rebuilding project for veteran stars. To step out of the cellar, they need more than just draft picks; they need a culture setter.
The Fit: Mocon is a "starting-caliber" player who doesn't demand 20 shots a game to be effective.
The Impact: On a roster that often feels like a collection of individual parts, Mocon’s ability to defend the opposing team's best wing while spacing the floor for scorers like Maverick Ahanmisi would give the Dyip a much-needed structural backbone.
#2. Titan Ultra Giant Risers: Replacing the "Beast"
The Titan Ultra franchise (formerly Phoenix/Blackwater lineage) recently made waves by trading the legendary Calvin Abueva to Converge. While they received young assets in return, they now have a glaring hole in the "energy forward" position—a role Abueva defined for a decade.
The Logic: While no one can truly replace the chaos of the "Beast," Mocon offers a more disciplined, modern version of that role.
Versatility: Mocon can play the 3 or the 4, rebound at a high level, and facilitate from the perimeter. For a Titan team looking to find a new identity, Mocon is the perfect bridge between a veteran presence and a young core.
#1. San Miguel Beermen: The Ultimate Floor Spacer
The San Miguel Beermen are always in "win-now" mode, and their current philosophy revolves around maximizing the gravity of June Mar Fajardo.
The "Fajardo" Factor: When "The Kraken" is double-teamed in the post, the Beermen need forwards who can knock down the open three or attack a closing-out defender.
The Blueprint: Surrounding Fajardo with a versatile forward like Mocon—who is comfortable as a "3-and-D" specialist but has the size to help on the boards—would make SMB virtually unguardable. Pairing Mocon with the likes of CJ Perez and Jericho Cruz would give San Miguel a defensive wing rotation that could shut down any team in the league.
The Verdict
Whether he stays with a potential new squad at Converge or finds himself in another blockbuster deal, Javee Mocon remains one of the league's most "tradeable" assets. His 9.5 PPG and 4.7 RPG production is steady, but his true value lies in his ability to make everyone else on the floor better.
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