Migs Pascual acquired his shooting from no less than the greatest shooter in the history of Philippine basketball – Allan Caidic.

Pascual said he learned a lot of things from “The Triggerman” that allowed him to do well for the Sarangani Marlins in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).

“The skills I’ve learned from ‘The Triggerman’ really helped me to become a better shooter,” said Pascual, who used to serve as co-captain of the solid Batang Gilas crew bannered by Kai Sotto, Carl Tamayo and Forthsky Padrigao.

“He taught me the fundamentals of receiving the ball properly and adjusting the basketball before releasing.”

Pascual is making a lot of heads turn in the MPBL.

His finest moment came when he dropped seven three-pointers en route to posting a double-double performance of 21 points and 11 rebounds in their 103-98 victory over Parañaque.

Although he is backing up stars like Kyt Jimenez and Jeff Viernes, Pascual remains patient and absorbed all the lessons he can get from the two former Philippine Basketball Association stalwarts.

Pascual said he will keep on working hard and emulate the shooting form of Caidic, who retired as the best shooter in PBA history with 1,242 made before Marcio Lassiter of San Miguel Beer surpassed him in September of last year.

“He taught me the importance of finding the seam of the basketball and the right back spin when releasing the shot and that made me a better shooter,” said Pascual, who is acting like a sponge in the early stretch of his professional career.

“Also, he gave me pointers on how to use my footwork properly to counter defenders who are playing more aggressively on you.”