Tue, 09/01/2009 - 17:53 — junior (www.pba.ph)
Though still hoping for the resolution of the Japeth Aguilar controversy soon, Burger King coach Yeng Guiao said he's not ready to wait forever as the Whoppers have to move on with or without the wayward player.
Guiao said they have to fix things specially as the team has traded Ken Bono to Coca-Cola.
"Okay pa naman kami. We have Carlo Sharma, Beau Belga and JR Quinahan as frontliners. But we have to look for a replacement kung talagang hindi na babalik si Japeth," said Guiao.
"In four days kung walang mangyayari, dapat kaming kumuha nang iba to fill up the slot. The season is about to start," Guiao added.
Coca-Cola has beefed up its own frontcourt in acquiring Bono through a three-way trade deal involving Barako Bull.
The Energy Boosters gave up a future draft pick for Bono whom they later dealt to the Tigers for point guard Aries Dimaunahan and forward MC Caceres.
In a continuing rebuilding process, Barako Bull also acquired Yousif Aljamal and Rob Reyes from Talk n Text.
BK top honcho Lito Alvarez plans to talk directly to Japeth's father Peter even as the player agent, Ronnie Nathanielsz, insists the Aguilars have made a decision for Japeth to dump Burger King for Smart Gilas.
Nathanielsz has reportedly said that Peter closed their door on BK after a phone talk with Guiao.
"I just explained everything and the possible consequences of their action to Peter. He told me 'sige kakausapin ko sila (I will talk to them).' My understanding is that he will explain things to Japeth and his manager," said Guiao.
"I believe I still have an open communication line with them (the Chicago-based parents of Japeth). But I have explained everything and I think it's enough. Baka makulitan sa akin," Guiao added.
Guiao said he had a phone talk with Peter the day after Japeth and Nathanielsz informed the BK people of their decision not to sign up with the team that made the player the top pick in the most recent PBA Annual Draft.
Japeth has reportedly left for the US. Before leaving, he had a lunch with a small group of sportswriters reiterating his decision to join the Smart Gilas developmental team. (NC)
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