And at 39 years old, Yee is content at keeping his act in the local government unit-based league.
“I’m happy playing here. God made me an instrument for this championship,” Yee told BusinessMirror. “I am so blessed to have a job despite the pandemic and I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to Sen. Manny Pacquiao for creating this league which gave me a huge opportunity.”
Yee nailed a cold-blooded trey from the corner with 13.4 seconds left to give the Tigers an 89-88 lead and became a hero twice over when he blocked Jhonard Clarito’s attempt in the ensuing play.
Practically one of the more underrated players with quite a temper in the Philippine Basketball Association, Yee chalked up a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds with three assists and three blocks. He was named Finals Most Valuable Player and the Defensive Player of the Year.
His performance sparked talks among fans of a possible comeback in the PBA where he won two championships with Talk ‘N Text. Yee, however, immediately extinguished the talks.
“I don’t see myself leaving the MPBL,” said the 6-foot-3 forward Yee, who also played for Burger King, Meralco, NorthPort and finally Kia Picanto (now Terra Firma) in the PBA before signing for Davao.
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