Northport controversial player, John Amores, was spotted in an exhibition match held in Duero, Bohol a few days ago while still serving his suspension for the entire PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Amores was involved in a shooting incident last September, which resulted to his suspension.
However, sources informed SPIN.ph that Amores’ participation had the blessings of NorthPort management, which, however, had no official statement on the matter.
In photos that went viral on social media, the product of Jose Rizal University was seen sporting a blonde hair and wearing a blue jersey No. 23 that bore the team name.
Amores was suspended by the PBA for one conference without pay following his involvement, along with his brother, in a shooting incident in Lumban, Laguna three months ago that was triggered by what investigators said was an unpaid side bet in a basketball game.
The Amores brothers are facing attempted homicide charges for shooting at a man reportedly involved in the side bet last 25 September. The man was unhurt.
Amores was allegedly given the blessing to play in the exhibition game for humanitarian reasons since his allowance for practicing with Northport was reportedly not enough to support his family.
"Pinayagan na rin kasi nga walang income, e malapit na rin ang Pasko," said a source privy to the matter. "At tsaka ito exhibition lang naman. Hindi naman liga."
The PBA has been consistent about players suiting up in unsanctioned leagues or the so-called 'ligang labas' – in this case an unsanctioned game. As long as it has the go signal of the mother team, the league has no problem about it.
Amores was actually hesitant to go and join the Bohol outing, but couldn’t say no to one of the officials who organized the game since the man has been among those helping him in his court case.
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