Nahirapang tanggapin ng mga taga-Barangay ang pagkaka-trade ni Chris Ellis at Dave Marcelo mula sa Ginebra tungo sa Blackwater nitong Huwebes.

Nagpahayag ng panghihinayang at pasasalamat sa social media sina coach Tim Cone, Joe Devance at Mark Caguioa sa dati nilang mga kakampi.

Chris Ellis: incredible work ethic, developed into a great teammate, unselfish, and our defensive stopper. We will miss him in so many ways.

— Tim Cone (@manilacone) August 31, 2017

Dave Marcelo: gave us so much during our championship run, the most loved guy on the team, comes to work with a smile. He will be missed.

— Tim Cone (@manilacone) August 31, 2017

Chris was very, very sad, but he didn't cry. We spoke for about 45 minutes and hugged before he left. He was very concerned about his fans.

— Tim Cone (@manilacone) August 31, 2017

This is the sad part of the business besides losing championships and games. To see your brothers traded to another team.

— joe devance (@jdv_38) August 31, 2017

To see my brother @kingchrisellis1 journey while we played together has been amazing. From where he was at before to now is truly inspiring!

— joe devance (@jdv_38) August 31, 2017

My brother @davegwapo10 personality is 2nd to none! One of the best teammates i ever had. Played hard while always keeping us laughing.

— joe devance (@jdv_38) August 31, 2017

Going to miss both you guys im sad to see you go but im happy for your future. Keep being great people. @kingchrisellis1 @davegwapo10

— joe devance (@jdv_38) August 31, 2017

Sa kanyang Instagram, tanging "#mood" lamang ang sinulat ni Caguioa sa kanyang post.

Nang tanungin ng isang follower niya kung masaya ba siya o malungkot, sagot lang ni Caguioa: "Kami 😥"

Sa Manila Bulletin unang lumabas ang balitang nai-trade na si Ellis at Marcelo sa Blackwater kapalit nina Art Dela Cruz at Raymond Aguilar.

Ayon sa isang source ng basketball reporter na si Dennis Principe, naniniwala ang parehong koponan na mailalabas ng mga nasabing players ang kanilang galing sa bago nilang mga team.

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