PBA: LA Tenorio sets new record for most consecutive games played with 597

LA Tenorio is the Philippine Basketball Association's (PBA) new "Iron Man."

On Sunday, the league recognized Barangay Ginebra's Tenorio for achieving the record of the most number of games consecutively played by a PBA player: 597.

Congratulations sa ating bagong #PBAIronMan @barangayginebra’s Tinyente @LA_Tenorio! 597 consecutive games tonight! #PBALabanKungLaban pic.twitter.com/pKL9Ern3n0

— PBA (@pbaconnect) March 17, 2019

Tenorio recorded his 597th game in their match against rivals Magnolia Hotshots, surpassing the record of 596 made by of one of the greatest players in the PBA, Alvin Patrimonio.

AND THE NEW... Ironman of the PBA, @LA_Tenorio!#PBALabanKungLaban pic.twitter.com/KfL1r5pkts

— PBA (@pbaconnect) March 17, 2019

Tenorio was drafted fourth overall in 2006 by the San Miguel Beermen. He also played for the Alaska Aces, then his stint with Barangay Ginebra started in 2012. — Justin Kenneth Carandang/BM, GMA News