COACH AL STEPS DOWN AS SURPRISES ROCK KINGS’ 1ST PRACTICE
First, Rudy Hatfield retired.
A few minutes later, coach Alfrancis Chua announced his resignation.
This, in essence, summarized Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s first day of practice.
“Sunod-sunod nga. Nagulat kami sa mga pangyayari,” said a source who requested anonymity.
“Sinabi ni coach Al, personal ang dahilan. Tinanong nga namin kung ano ang dahilan, ayaw niya magsalita,” added the source.
After the announcement, Chua was reportedly approached by his players, especially team superstar Mark Caguioa, who persuaded the pony-tailed mentor to reconsider his decision.
Chua has long contemplated on steeping down, especially after a reported argument with one San Miguel Corporation official right after the team was swept by the Alaska Aces in the last Commissioner’s Cup Finals.
For his part, Hatfield confirmed to pba.ph his retirement although he still refused to give detailed information pending his meeting with management.
The development came as a big surprise to all Ginebra fans who were expecting nothing but good news from the Kings’ first day of practice. (SBadua)
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