Leo Austria has been awarded as the season's best mentor. The veteran mentor has put in great efforts to make his team San Miguel Beermen to set a record by winning 16 games.

When asked from Leo about winning the ASEAN Basketball League's Coach of the Year, he was of the view that winning undoubtedly makes one feel great. He is happy with the acknowledgment that he has received, but he is more focused on getting his team to win the most reputed awards.

As said, Leo's attention is completely on his team. Leo wants his team to win against the Sports Rev Thailand Slammers. Moreover, he is hoping that his team should win the ABL title. Once, he is done with this responsibility then he will savor his achievement.

In fact, Leo has made it clear that championship is more important to him right now. "A great blend of tactician and motivator, Coach Austria's understated approach was a strong influence on his players, and we are lucky to have him here in the ASEAN Basketball League", said Anthony Macri, ABL CEO.

For now, the San Miguel Beermen team has been facing a tie in best-of-five semifinals, which is against the Sports Rev Thailand Slammers.