Joseph Yeo is an integral part of the SMC Group, that, while he may not be able to get his deserved minutes with Petron, can find his way playing for other SMC teams later on...Originally Posted by unstopaball12
GlobalPort officially accepted as newest member of the PBA
Rey Joble, InterAKTV · Friday, August 17, 2012 · 3:01 pm
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As expected, GlobalPort, owned by Mikee Romero’s holding company Sultan 900 Capital, Inc., has been unanimously accepted as the 10th member of the PBA.
PBA commissioner Chito Salud made the announcement along with Romero and PBA chairman Robert Non.
“Upon careful evaluation, the board has unanimously, warmly and unitedly accepted the application of Sultan 900 as the newest member of the PBA via the acquisition of the franchise held by Coca-Cola,” said Salud.
Romero said it was always his dream to be in the PBA.
“It’s a fulfillment of a childhood dream. I once dreamed of playing in the PBA, but I ended up owning a franchise,” said Romero. “When they let me entered the PBA board meeting, I finally realized that my dream of making it to the PBA has come true.”
Smooth sailing
Romero’s group didn’t encounter any objection to its entry into the PBA as a new member.
Unlike another applicant Phoenix Fuel, GlobalPort has no conflict with any of the other nine teams in the league, a fact that led to a fast approval.
“It’s a question of competition, we named San Miguel Petron when Phoenix was applying to become a new member in the PBA,” said Non.
Two years ago, Phoenix and Barako Bull agreed on a sale for the franchise. But the sale did not gain approval by the PBA board, and Barako Bull eventually sold the team to the Lina Group of Companies.
A board member who requested anonymity told InterAKTV that Romero’s track record in sports is more than enough to convince the board of his participation in the PBA.
“Track record, reputation and financials. These are the qualities of Mikee Romero and these were enough to convince us of his participation,” said the board member.
"I should have been informed!"
He is a priority of the SMC group?
I shared several months back, that Yeo is almost untouchable in SMC as his family has close business and personal ties to RSA.He is a priority of the SMC group?
Similar to how it is between TY Tang's family and Terry Que/Raymond Yu.
In a way also, similar to the ties of Lou Gatumbato to the Lina Group (try to Google this: Gatumbato Bangko Sentral, and you'll get an idea).
Two things I've learned from my dog:
1.) Never bite the hand that feeds you
2.) Don't shit in your own backyard
If Menor lands in Ginebra, will Caidic kill him?Apart from next year’s pick, the Express will also give up its second round pick in 2015. The team will also give up Elmer Espiritu, Paolo Hubalde, Ogie Menor, Magi Sison, and Eric Salamat in the deal.
The source didn’t say which teams the picks or the players would end up with.
The deal is shaping up to be a blockbuster four-way deal among Air 21, Petron, Ginebra, and Barako Bull.
You've got to have it to win it
A much better lineup. Still they should not give up their 1st round pick next year because they might end up with the No.1 pick. Slaughter is a franchise player. Think...think
Air 21 is SMC slave!
either Banchero or Slaughter for number 1 pick.
Slave is too nice-- Air 21 is SMC's bitch is more apt
IF THERE IS NO BASKETBALL IN HEAVEN, I AM NOT GOING.
Can we say that these trades are being finalized already or not yet?? It's only just a day before the real draft day!
Not only does God play dice, but sometimes he throws the dice where we can’t see them.
http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv...w-petron-coach
Team manager Hector Calma confirms Olsen Racela to be new Petron coach
Petron team manager Hector Calma on Friday confirmed to InterAKTV that Olsen Racela will be announced as the new head coach of the Petron Blaze Boosters, replacing Ato Agustin.
“It’s Olsen. We don’t know what to expect now, but we know Olsen has clout among the players, particularly the veterans,” said Calma, who called Racela’s appointment “management decision”.
InterAKTV reached Racela for comment in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, where he is currently coaching the Energen Pilipinas squad in the FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship, but he didn’t betray any excitement over his appointment.
“Puwede ba huwag na muna nating pag-usapan yan?” requested Racela in an overseas phone call made Friday night.
Racela was in the middle of scouting an hour after his team walloped Saudi Arabia by 43 points.
“I’m much focused on my scouting because we will be going against a tough Iran team next,” he said.
The ex-star point guard was chosen over former SMART-Gilas Pilipinas coach Rajko Toroman.
A source within the organization said Racela’s appointment as head coach over Toroman was based on several factors.
“He has no problems dealing with the players, particularly the veterans,” said the source, who requested anonymity. “With coach Rajko, baka magkaroon pa ng issue regarding the BCAP (Basketball Coaches Association of the Philippines).”
Air 21 is a scam. They must stop this team from playingSlave is too nice-- Air 21 is SMC's bitch is more apt
Speaking about Air 21 it is the only franchise that has 0 titles. Don't count the Global Port because they are a new team
They might also perform a lot better this year and not finish in the bottom of the standings. Look at their lineup, it's a much better roster now than it was before the trade. Unless the trade came with a "tank the season" clause, air 21 can fight off being this year's worst team.
meralco too hehe...
I was banned the second time for no apparent reason at all....power tripper!
smc...
They say Play the right way...
that right way is European Basketball but USA just won FIBA Championship...
does it mean that USA basketball is the right way to play basketball???
I heard LA Tenorio will wear a different uniform next season.
is pba dying that La will wear his old/same unis for next season? joke
Is it true? Tenorio to meralco?
....And the rest isHISTORY.....
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