TNT import Ivan Johnson suspended 1 game, fined 50k for tuneup fight

TNT import Ivan Johnson has been suspended for one game and fined P50,000 after figuring in an altercation during a tune-up game against Blackwater last week.

In a phone interview Wednesdau, PBA Media Bureau chief Willie Marcial said Johnson is also not allowed to participate in any more tune-up games until he serves his suspension.

"Puwede siyang mag-practice pero sila-sila lang, hindi puwedeng kasama 'yung ibang team," he said.

Incidentally, TNT's first game of the Commissioner's Cup is against Blackwater.

According to a report by Spin.ph, the Tropang Texter reinforcement was involved in a fight against Elite players JP Erram and Frank Golla.

The scrimmage was halted by the referees due to the commotion.

Last season, Johnson also figured in several run-ins with PBA players and coaches.

He was fined P150,000 for bumping into Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao in the finals, and also figured in post-game altercations against Alaska coach Alex Compton and Star forward Marc Pingris. — RSJ/JST, GMA News