So, here’s the thing about the PBA: sometimes you look at a transaction, and you just have to ask, why are we doing this?
John Amores is back. Yes, that John Amores. The guy whose basketball highlight reel consists less of step-back threes and more of… well, a complete lack of impulse control. We’re talking about the guy who decided that a standard NCAA game against St. Benilde was the perfect time for an impromptu punching spree. We’re talking about the guy who, just a couple of years later, was involved in an attempted homicide investigation after a pickup game shooting in Laguna.
And now, he’s wearing a Titan Ultra jersey.
Look, I get the "second chance" narrative. Every league loves it. It’s the ultimate PR move. But usually, second chances are reserved for guys who are, you know, actually special at basketball. Amores? In his first game back for Titan, he gave them five points and two rebounds. Those are "guy you pick up at the local park because you’re short on numbers" stats, not "let’s look past a violent criminal record" stats. He wasn't some elite prospect in the NCAA, and he certainly hasn't set the world on fire in his brief, rocky PBA career.
So, why the investment? Why the roster spot? Why the headache?
It’s reached the point where even people in the political sphere are starting to poke around. You have figures asking the obvious question: Who is backing this guy? Because if you’re a mid-tier pro who has brought nothing but bad press and legal drama to the table, and yet you keep getting these life rafts, there’s usually a reason. You don’t just stumble into these opportunities by accident.
It’s all starting to feel a little too coordinated. People are whispering, looking at the history, and wondering if this "redemption arc" has a benefactor—perhaps the same politician who, years ago, sent a very public, very supportive message to Amores after that initial NCAA meltdown.
Is that who is pulling the strings? It’s starting to look less like a basketball decision and more like a favor. And in a league that’s trying to sell a product, that’s a dangerous game to play. If you’re going to gamble your reputation on a guy who’s been a liability since day one, at least make sure the guy can actually play. Otherwise, what are we really doing here?
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