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Miller wants out of Alaska; Purefoods, Coca-Cola interested
MANILA, Philippines â Willie Miller, one of the best players in pressure-packed situations, may find himself donning a new jersey in next seasonâs Philippine Basketball Association. According to Millerâs manager, Danny Espiritu, the 5-11 guard from Letran wants out of Alaska. âHeâs no longer happy playing for Alaska, thatâs why he wants to be traded," Espiritu told GMANews.TV. âWorse, napagbibintangan pa siya nang hindi maganda ng ibang tao. He is a two-time MVP and has brought his teams to championships." This development came on the heels of Alaska coach Tim Coneâs statement that they will do everything at all cost to keep the services of the two-time Most Valuable Player. âWe wonât bite on the offers," said Cone, who is currently in the United States. âIâve said that long ago that we have no plans of trading Willie, whoâs our best player on the team right now." Learning about Millerâs plan to bolt out of the Aces, two teams - Purefoods and Coca-Cola â reportedly expressed interest to negotiate with Alaska for the rights to Millerâs services. A highly-placed source said that Alaska, which is currently in need of a big man who can help Sonny Thoss, is reportedly eyeing Enrico Villanueva and another undisclosed player for Miller. Purefoods board governor Rene Pardo has been very vocal about getting Miller. âWell, I cannot deny the fact that I want to get Miller. Ever since when he was still with Red Bull, I made an attempt of getting him and we still want to get him now," said Pardo. âWillie is also a buddy of Kerby Raymundo, the acknowledged leader of our team." Coca-Cola board representative JB Baylon said Miller is on the Tigersâ wish list and his team would need somebody of his caliber. âHeâs included in the short list of players we would like to get," said Baylon. âBut thereâs no definite development at this time. Every player naman kasi whoâs been nice to you would always say that they want to play for our team." But Baylon said there are no negotiations between Alaska and Coca-Cola at this time. - GMANews.TV
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