PBA: Abarrientos slapped with P10k fine for obscene gesture

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News

MANILA, Philippines -- Magnolia assistant coach Johnny Abarrientos has been fined P10,000 by the PBA after his obscene gesture against Converge import Jamaal Franklin in their 2023 PBA Governors&#x27; Cup game on Sunday night.Abarrientos was seen on television flipping his middle finger against Franklin, after the import hit a clutch three-pointer against the Hotshots with 1:05 left in the game.Franklin jogged down the court while making a &quot;settle down&quot; gesture, which apparently did not sit well with Abarrientos.PBA commissioner Willie Marcial confirmed that he has sanctioned the legendary point guard, who was &quot;very apologetic&quot; about his actions.&quot;Kausap ko si Johnny kaninang umaga, sorry ng sorry. Very apologetic siya. Sabi niya, pasensiya na, talagang nabigla lang, uminit ang ulo ko,&quot; Marcial told ABS-CBN News, Monday.Abarrientos admitted after Sunday&#x27;s game that he did flash his middle finger at Franklin, but also stressed that he did not direct the disrespectful gesture at the game officials.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/29/23/abarrientos-to-be-fined-after-obscene-gesture-vs-converge-import">READ: Abarrientos to be fined after obscene gesture vs. Converge import</a></li></ul>The FiberXers held on for a 111-109 win, giving Magnolia a loss in their Governors&#x27; Cup debut. Converge improved to 3-0, taking the solo lead in the conference.Franklin finished the game with 26 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists in a 43-minute stint.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/29/23/converge-seizes-solo-lead-with-slim-win-over-magnolia">GAME RECAP: Converge seizes solo lead with slim win over Magnolia</a></li></ul><div>PBA Season 47 games can be streamed live and on-demand on iWantTFC with a Premium subscription, available worldwide except PH and US.</div>

Magnolia assistant coach Johnny Abarrientos has been fined P10,000 by the PBA after his obscene gesture against Converge import Jamaal Franklin.

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PBA: Abarrientos slapped with P10k fine for obscene gesture

PBA: Abarrientos slapped with P10k fine for obscene gesture

Camille B. Naredo,

ABS-CBN News

Published Jan 30, 2023 01:39 PM PHT

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