Meralco Bolts veteran Allein Maliksi apologized for his actions to Converge FiberXers’ Barkley Eboña late of their sport on Friday within the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup.
Late within the match, Maliksi was seen choking Eboña after the latter clotheslined the previous. Maliksi was given a disqualifying foul whereas Eboña was given an unsportsmanlike foul within the Meralco extra time win, 132-129.
Maliksi took to social media his apology to Eboña.
“I apologize to the viewers, PBA fans, and to the Converge FiberXers, especially to Kevin Barkley Eboña for the misbehavior that I showed yesterday during the heated moments of the game last night,” Maliksi wrote on his Instagram story.
— Allein Maliksi (@alleinmaliksi) March 4, 2023
“None of my actions are excusable. This incident serves as a learning (sic) for me to be better.”
“Again, I am truly sorry.”
Earlier, the Meralco Bolts additionally issued an apology relating to the occasions in Friday’s sport.
In a press release, the Bolts described the incident as Maliksi putting his hand “near the neck of the said player.” Meralco additionally mentioned there was “no pressure applied” and that Maliksi “held himself back from further action until they were separated.”
Our group has all the time valued enjoying the sport the suitable manner—with professionalism and equity.
Read our staff assertion relating to final evening’s sport. Rest assured that the Meralco Bolts will proceed to #ChargeForward with the staff values we embrace. ? pic.twitter.com/paBlrQsvls
— Meralco Bolts (@MeralcoBolts) March 4, 2023
But the Bolts additionally mentioned their group places a premium to enjoying basketball “with professionalism and fairness” and apologized to followers.
“While we stand by Allein, a teammate of good character, we also acknowledge that reacting to provocation does not reflect the culture we have built,” the staff mentioned.
“We apologize to our fans and thank those who have expressed concern for Allein. Rest assured, the Meralco Bolts will continue to charge forward with the team values we embrace.”
The Meralco assertion additionally mentioned that each gamers have spoken and “expressed regret for their actions” after the sport.
According to stories, Maliksi initially mentioned that there was intent from Eboña to harm him. Eboña, however, mentioned it was not his intention to hit Maliksi.
—Justin Kenneth Carandang/JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
