Friday, September 6, 2013
PBA suspends Marc Pingris, Kelly Nabong for 2 games
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) on Friday rained down sanctions on players involved in the melee between San Mig Coffee and GlobalPort last Wednesday at Cuneta Astrodome. (watch full brawl video here)
San Mig Coffee star forward Marc Pingris and GlobalPort rookie Kelly Nabong, who figured in a fight during the melee, were both suspended for two games. The two men were also slapped a fine of P60,000 each.
Mixers forward Joe Devance, whose actions helped escalate the tension during the issue after shoving Marvin Hayes, was suspended for one game and was fined P30,000.
Hayes escaped suspension was fined P20,000 for second motion on import Marqus Blakely after a double foul on them had already been called.
“With this, it should be clear to everyone that instigators, hotheads and troublemakers have no place in the PBA and will be dealt with severely. Instigators also deserve special mention, especially those not even directly involved in the immediate action,” said PBA commissioner Chito Salud.
“They too will have to bear a heavy price for their act. Finally, I want to remind our players that long after sanctions have been served, your overall conduct’s impression on our youth will continue to last.”
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