NBA’s official statement regarding ‘Last Home Stand’ fiasco

Thousands of fans attended last night’s ‘Last Home Stand’ charity event, only to be disappointed when the ‘game’ was cancelled. Photo courtesy of Josiah Albelda via Twitter.

The following is an official statement from the National Basketball Associated regarding the misleading ‘Gilas Last Home Stand’ charity event held last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

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Under the terms of the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, players are allowed to participate in offseason basketball games or exhibitions when requirements for those events are met, including ensuring that appropriate safeguards be in place, and the promoter seeks the proper exemptions from the NBA and the player’s team.

The promoter of this proposed event, East-West Private LLC, was informed of this process several months ago but did not take the required steps.

Filipinos are among the most passionate basketball fans in the world and we are committed to bringing them more access to our game and supporting the ongoing Typhoon ‘Haiyan’ rehabilitation efforts.

Statement courtesy of When in Manila.