Former Houston Rocket Receives WWE Clothesline At PBA Game In Philippines

The physical nature of basketball is not really surprising for as long as it is kept within boundaries. But then again, there are times when some cagers go a bit overboard leading to brawls or skirmishes if game officials are unable to maintain order. One happened recently at the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) involving former NBA player Terrence Jones.

Currently contracted to play as the foreign reinforcement of the TnT KaTropa in the PBA, Jones found himself on the receiving end of a clothesline from a local player named Calvin Abueva of the Phoenix Pulse. Nicknamed The Beast, Abueva has been known to use mind games on opponents although the events that transpired last June 2 went a bit overboard.

It all started when the two players collided in one play with the Filipino player getting back by shoving Jones to the ground. This would be the spark of worse things to come.

As the former Houston Rocket was getting up, it appeared he landed a low blow on Abueva. The local cager was seen grimacing in pain although Jones claimed that it was more of acting. Known for his misdemeanor, fans were waiting for Abueva to get even. In fact, local media heard him saying that he will get even. He did so in the following play.

After an attempt by Abueva failed to go in, Jones collared the rebound and dribbled towards the corner. The Beast charged and purposely hit Jones with a clothesline and such led to his ejection. The only problem here is that the 31-year-old did not appear to regret the move and was already in a lot of fire for previously disrespecting a female fan who turned out to be another PBA player's girlfriend. TnT ended up winning the game, 114-88.

Come Tuesday, PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial summoned Abueva for the said incidents. The second overall pick of the 2012 PBA Draft was meted with an indefinite ban and ordered to pay a total of P70,000 pesos (about $1,351), Manila Bulletin Sports reported.

“(Marcial) can no longer allow Abueva to continue with his offensive and obnoxious on-court behavior against the fans and his fellow players, which the fiery player is known for,” said the PBA in a statement.

Game officials were not spared from the issue, same with other players involved in the riotous match. Jones, the 18th overall pick of the 2012 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets, referred to Abueva as a funny guy although he added that the Filipino was also lucky his teammates got him away from him, ABS-CBN Sports reported.