April 30, 2024

Kobe Paras, B2 team Altiri Chiba mutually agree to part ways

Kobe Paras, B2 team Altiri Chiba mutually agree to part ways

Filipino import Kobe Paras and Japan B2.League team Altiri Chiba have agreed to part ways.

Paras played 33 games for Altiri this season. He averaged 5.3 points, 0.9 rebounds, and 1.0 assist per game.

The club, which plays in the second division of the Japan B.League, stated that the decision to cancel Paras' contract was mutually agreed upon by both parties.

In a statement, Paras expressed his gratitude to the team and its supporters. 

"I want to say thank you to the Altiri Chiba fans, club sponsors, and all the loyal fans! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to represent such a beautiful club and city, Chiba." 

"I’m also very happy that I got to meet a lot of amazing people in this team which include the team managers, my teammates, coaching staff, owner, GM, and head coach,” Paras added. "Good luck with the rest of the season! Wishing you all more success."

Prior to joining Altiri, the 25-year-old swingman played for Division 1 team Niigata Albirex BB.

Altiri currently sits at third place in the B2 standings with a record of 32-11.