Greg Slaughter has reiterated his desire to play in the PBA. The former Ginebra star last played for NorthPort, now Titan Ultra, in 2021.
Greg Slaughter made known his desire to return to the league when he made a surprise appearance during the PBA Leo Awards almost two weeks ago,
Slaughter reiterated that in a statement released to the members of the PBA Press Corps Wednesday, Oct. 15.
“It is my dream to come back, and it is my dream for my family to see me proud of playing in the home court. I want my wife and children to watch me play basketball in the PBA again,” said Slaughter, who was also present at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao on the same day.
“I want my three daughters to be proud of their father. I want them to grow up seeing me beam with pride in the PBA. To have a father who plays for the PBA is a legacy I want for my children."
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Slaughter issues apology to PBA
In the same statement, he also expressed his apology for what he said was a “miscommunications in the past that caused offense to an association that has been so good to me.”
“It is with the same gratitude that I approach this new season in my life with humility — the humility to recognize what I did wrong, and the humility to offer my profound apologies for miscommunications in the past that caused offense to an association that has been so good to me, an association that has made my dream of playing for a Filipino premier league come true,” Slaughter said.
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Greg Slaughter is among the audience for the Meralco-Blackwater match in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Wednesday, Oct. 15. | Photo: RM Chua/One Sports
The former Best Player of the Conference with Ginebra did not exactly specify what he did wrong.
He also made special mention of team governor Alfrancis Chua as he expressed his gratitude to him.
“I would specifically like to mention, Mr. Alfrancis Chua, the person responsible for getting me to play for Ginebra, a person I owe so much to. My profound gratitude to you, Sir,” said Slaughter, who last played for the then NorthPort in 2021.
Since leaving NorthPort, Slaughter saw action in the Japan B.LEAGUE and the MPBL.
But the 37-year-old said there was none like the PBA.
“I am Fil-Am, but I have never felt more Filipino than when playing for the PBA. I've played elsewhere, but nothing compares to playing for Filipino fans. They are the best in the world. Iba pa rin ang puso ng Pinoy,” Slaughter said.
He ended his statement with a vow.
“Basketball is my favorite sport. I love it very much. It's my life,” he said.
“I want to end by promising to everyone here and all the PBA fans everywhere that from here on, I will do my best and give my all in every game, and that you can all expect a more seasoned player.
"The PBA for me is family; the PBA for me is home.”
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Like most sportswriters, Jan Ballesteros once dreamed of becoming a professional hooper. But he learned the hard way that it’s not for everyone.
He continues to be involved in the sport he loves, but this time as a member of the PBA Press Corps. Aside from primarily covering the PBA, he is also assigned to cover Gilas Pilipinas.