Exhibition game between Gilas Pilipinas and NBA stars cancelled

Organizers cancelled the charity game between Gilas Pilipinas and a selection of NBA stars on Tuesday.

 

Gilas coach Chot Reyes made the announcement at SMART-Araneta Coliseum, saying that fans in attendance will be treated to a scrimmage featuring the national team instead.

No reason was given for the last-minute cancellation.

 

Meanwhile, officials of PLDT, which bankrolled the event, said that the company is ready to provide refunds to fans who are unhappy over the development.

 

The cancellation comes on the heels of a no-show from Blake Griffin and Paul George, who were at the center of promotions for the event.

 

NBA players James Harden, DeMar DeRozan, Brandon Jennings, Kyle Lowry, Damian Lillard, Terrence Ross, Kawhi Leonard, Tyson Chandler, Matt Barnes, Ed Davis, and Nick Johnson were supposed to take the court against Gilas in the event. — JST, GMA News