Here’s the message of Rico Maierhofer to John Amores
RICO MAIERHOFER – The PBA Rookie of the Year 2010 gave a message to Jose Rizal University (JRU) player, John Amores.
Amores is currently making a buzz after throwing punches during the JRU vs CSB game in the NCAA Season 98 tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre on Tuesday, November 8.
Migs Oczon of College of St. Benilde had just secured a three-point shot (71-51) when cameras rolled to Amores and CSB’s CJ Flores getting entangled on the floor. Amores was then involved in an altercation with the referee.
JRU’s coaching staff escorted Amores out of the game while the latter continued to yell at someone on the opposing bench. He eventually charged at CSB players and threw punches, hitting several rival cagers.
Mark Sangco of CSB attempted to stop Amores by punching him. But it only fueled Amores’ rage. Taine Davis was hit in the jaw, and Jimboy Pasturan was hit in the eye. Security then escorted Amores to the dugout.
In an interview with RR Enriquez, PBA Rookie of the Year 2010 Rico Maierhofer gave a message to the young basketball player who was suspended by NCAA and is facing multiple charges.
According to Rico, if he could not handle his emotions, then basketball is not for him. “Kasi sa basketball… physical sports ‘yan eh… ngayon kung hindi mo maha-handle ‘yung emotions mo, hindi para sa’yo ‘yung basketball,” he said.
The former PBA player believes that Amores has regret what he has done. He said Amores should be given another chance to return to the basketball league.
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