By Myris Lee
San Juan Assistant Coach Yong Garcia posted a public apology on social media to Valenzuela player Lord Casajeros and the entire Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League on Tuesday, May 31.
This, after he was caught on video spitting on Casajeros during their game on Monday, May 30, at the Filoil Flying V Center.
“As a father and a coach, I love my players dearly and would defend them to the best that I can. Last night’s incident was triggered by multiple uncalled for events amongst players,” Garcia said.
Garcia explained that he was just protecting his players from being hurt, but he received multiple foul languages instead.
“I was merely asking for a player to stop hurting one of our players but was met by multiple foul language. The protective coach in me felt the need to find a way to make this player stop what he was doing,” he stressed.
Despite the explanation Garcia offered no excuses, “But ultimately, the end doesn’t justify the means.” – gb
