SCOTTIE Thompson credited Barangay Ginebra teammate and former MVP Mark Caguioa for his improved shooting this PBA season.

Thompson, 27, said the veteran guard was never amiss in giving him the confidence to keep shooting from the outside especially when the opportunity presents itself.

“Si Kuya Mark, sinasabihan ako about sa shooting ko, kung kailan ko puwedeng itira,” he said. “Minsan kasi sabi niya, puwede ko nang i-tira, pero di ko tinitira.”

Not exactly known for his shooting prowess, the fifth-year guard delivered in the clutch for the Kings during the recently concluded bubble season at Clark, Pampanga, hitting two pressure-packed treys in two important games in the playoffs.

He hit the game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer that clinched for the Kings a berth in the finals after their 83-80 win over the Meralco Bolts in their do-or-die encounter.