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Miller wants out of Alaska; Purefoods, Coca-Cola interested


MANILA, Philippines – Willie Miller, one of the best players in pressure-packed situations, may find himself donning a new jersey in next season’s Philippine Basketball Association. According to Miller’s manager, Danny Espiritu, the 5-11 guard from Letran wants out of Alaska. “He’s no longer happy playing for Alaska, that’s why he wants to be traded," Espiritu told GMANews.TV. “Worse, 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 Cone’s statement that they will do everything at all cost to keep the services of the two-time Most Valuable Player. “We won’t bite on the offers," said Cone, who is currently in the United States. “I’ve said that long ago that we have no plans of trading Willie, who’s our best player on the team right now." Learning about Miller’s plan to bolt out of the Aces, two teams - Purefoods and Coca-Cola – reportedly expressed interest to negotiate with Alaska for the rights to Miller’s 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. “Well, 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. “Willie is also a buddy of Kerby Raymundo, the acknowledged leader of our team." Coca-Cola board representative JB Baylon said Miller is on the Tigers’ wish list and his team would need somebody of his caliber. “He’s included in the short list of players we would like to get," said Baylon. “But there’s no definite development at this time. Every player naman kasi who’s 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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