Yeng Guiao Does Jaworski Walk-Out

In more than the 30 years of Philippine Basketball Association existence, only the Jaworski-led Anejo walked out of a game in 1990. It was against Benjie Paras' and Ronnie Magsanoc's Shell. The referees on that game successively called fouls against (Jervis Cole? the late Rey Cuenco?) the Ginebra players prompting the Big J (and team manager) to instruct his players to proceed to the dugout and just give the championships to Shell. I remember, Shell players were celebrating with half the joy. Had they won the conventional 48 minute route, it would have been much sweeter.

Fast forward 16 years, 4th game between San Miguel and Red Bull in the semis, just before half time coach Yeng Guiao orchestrated a walk-out. But just after 3 minutes or so, they returned to the floor. Maybe the team managers of Red Bull smelled millions of pesos in fines for these types of actions that's why they returned. Ginebra paid around half a million for their un-sportmanship conduct. Yeng Guiao and team manager Tony Chua need to do some explaining in a meeting with the PBA officials. Even if Red Bull did a 180 and finshed the game, I am still expecting fines.

By the way, San Miguel Beer won the game. Suddenly, this series is interesting tied at 2-2. Featuring a healthy Danny Seigle versus a fiery team led by Yeng Guiao, this game deserves a look and deserve some space in my blog.