{"id":121428,"date":"2017-10-04T22:43:06","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T02:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=121428"},"modified":"2017-10-04T22:43:06","modified_gmt":"2017-10-05T02:43:06","slug":"bolts-indefinitely-suspend-nabong-after-spat-with-alapag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/10\/04\/bolts-indefinitely-suspend-nabong-after-spat-with-alapag\/","title":{"rendered":"Bolts indefinitely suspend Nabong after spat with Alapag"},"content":{"rendered":"
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STA. ROSA, Laguna \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Meralco Bolts handed Kelly Nabong an indefinite suspension following an altercation with Assistant Coach Jimmy Alapag in Game 1 of the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals against Star at the Alonte Sports Arena in Bi\u00f1an on Sunday night.<\/p>\n

Head Coach Norman Black confirmed the suspension right after Game 2 of the series at the Sta. Rosa Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n

“We wanted Kelly Nabong to be part of what’s going on here, but he’s not very happy with his situation right now with the team,” Black explained.<\/p>\n

Nabong and Alapag were seen having a feisty confrontation that was only controlled by cooler heads late into the semis opener.<\/p>\n

Despite the Bolts’ come-from-behind win, Nabong was seen punching the door of the Bolts’ designated dugout, inflicting damage to it.<\/p>\n

Black then revealed a factor leading to Nabong getting mad at Alapag.<\/p>\n

“Obviously, he’s not too happy with his playing time,” the multi-titled mentor said. “That’s sad because it’s all about winning right now. We’re trying to win a championship.”<\/p>\n

Meralco moved closer to achieving that coveted title after mauling Star in Game 2 for a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five semifinals.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Black added that he and the rest of the team management will look into Nabong’s case on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

“We only have a day to really try to sort everything out. Hopefully by tomorrow, we might be able to make some other decisions on his situation,” Black said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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