In the 2011 PBA Commissioner 's Cup , Barako Bull filed a leave of absence for one season because of lack of budget . PBA Commissioner Chito Salud tapped Smart Gilas as Barako 's replacement in their preparation for the 2011 FIBA Asia Champions Cup . He played 13 games , nine for the elimination round and four for the playoff round . He averaged 14.11 points per game , 3.33 rebounds per game and 5.22 assists per game in the eliminations . He also averaged 14.50 points per game , 3.75 rebounds per game , and 5.50 assists per game when they lost to Barangay Ginebra Kings 3-1 in the semi-finals and finished 3rd place in the league
2011 PBA Commissioner 's Cup
2011 PBA Commissioner's Cup
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