Greg Slaughter dreams of PBA comeback

Greg Slaughter is hoping for a return to the PBA.

In a statement on Wednesday, Slaughter expressed how much he misses playing in Asia’s first professional basketball league, four years since his last appearance.

“It's been 4 years since I last played for the PBA. And I've missed it very much. I missed playing for the fans and competing in the top-level basketball league in the Philippines,” he said.

“A lot can happen in 4 years, and in truth, so much has: life experiences, growth and maturity. I'm older now and I am now the head of a family of five. I can honestly say that my life is great, but I also must admit, something has been missing.”

Slaughter reflected on his years in the PBA with deep gratitude and took the opportunity to acknowledge and apologize for past misunderstandings.

“I have nothing but gratitude for the opportunities it has given me, and the life it has afforded me and my family,” Slaughter said.

“It is with the same gratitude that I approach this new season in my life with humility - the humility to recognize what I did wrong, and the humility to offer my profound apologies for miscommunications in the past that caused offense to an association that has been so good to me, an association that has made my dream of playing for a Filipino premier league come true. I would specifically like to mention, Mr. Alfrancis Chua, the person responsible for getting me to play for Ginebra, a person I owe so much to. My profound gratitude to you, Sir.”

Slaughter added that returning to the PBA would be a dream come true, especially now that he wants his children to see him play.

“It is my dream to come back, and it is my dream for my family to see me proud of playing in the home court. I want my wife and children to watch me play basketball in the PBA again. I want my three daughters to be proud of their father. I want them to grow up seeing me beam with pride in the PBA. To have a father who plays for the PBA is a legacy I want for my children,” he said.

“Basketball is my favorite sport. I love it very much. It's my life. I want to end by promising to everyone here and all the PBA fans everywhere that from here on, I will do my best and give my all in every game, and that you can all expect a more seasoned player.”

“The PBA for me is family, the PBA for me is home.”

In March 2021, Slaughter bid farewell to Barangay Ginebra after being traded to NorthPort Batang Pier.

The following year, he brought his talents to Japan to play in the B.League. He returned to the Philippines in 2024, joining the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).

Most recently, Slaughter attended the opening ceremony of the PBA’s 50th season, where both current and former players celebrated the league’s golden anniversary.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News