DESPITE the well-publicized dispute among member teams and the league’s stand on commissioner Chito Narvasa, the Philippine Basketball Association opens its new season as scheduled.
That’s according to GlobalPort team owner Mikee Romero, the outgoing chairman of the league.
In a speech in the PBA Press Corps Awards on Thursday night, Romero strongly stated that the league will settle its differences and disputes for the upcoming 43rd season, which opens on Dec. 17.
According to him, the PBA will fix all its dilemmas soon.
“We will fix everything by next week. Rest assured, the PBA will open on Dec. 17,” said Romero.
He then went on to share that the PBA is planning something big on its scheduled opening day, while remaining mum on what’s currently happening between closed doors.
“I don’t want to elaborate on what’s currently happening but the PBA is planning something big. As scheduled, the PBA will be business as usual,” Romero said.
The league is still facing a crisis as the tenure of Narvasa is still hanging in the balance with member teams divided on their views.
Due to that, despite the scheduled Dec. 17 opening date, the league is yet to release a complete schedule.
The only specific game announced is the Christmas day meeting between rivals Barangay Ginebra and Star at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.
