PBA: Chot Reyes encourages LA Tenorio to embrace growing pains of coaching
GMA News · 11/2/2026, 7:28:13 PM Philippine time
Story summary
Chot Reyes says LA Tenorio should regard early coaching setbacks as part of learning the profession. His advice followed TNT’s elimination of Magnolia, which extended the Hotshots’ sequence of quarterfinal exits.
Tenorio took charge of Magnolia in June 2025 after a playing career that included leading Barangay Ginebra’s backcourt. His first season as head coach included a Philippine Cup quarterfinal defeat to TNT and another early playoff exit against Meralco in the Commissioner’s Cup.
Magnolia later finished its Governors’ Cup group campaign with seven wins and three losses. That stronger group-stage showing did not translate into a deeper playoff run, as TNT again stopped the Hotshots.
Reyes compared Tenorio’s experience with the difficult beginnings of established coaches. He expressed confidence that Tenorio would continue improving and suggested future playoff meetings could end differently. The message recognised both the disappointment of the latest loss and the longer process of developing coaching skills.
Misu Living commentary
Our interpretation, separate from the publisher’s reporting.Magnolia’s group-stage record and playoff disappointment show why a new coach’s progress needs more than one measure. A useful test is whether improvements in preparation, decision-making and team execution carry into elimination games. Patience can support development, while clear performance goals keep that patience accountable.