According to Interaktv report, the 26-year-old center wants the trade to happen before he goes back to Manila.
The player hopes his request to be traded from Talk ‘N Text, which still owns his rights, could provide him with a fresh start.
Espiritu, whose father Danny is a prominent agent in PBA circles, said Aguilar will no longer issue any more statement, leaving the ball in Talk ‘N Text’s court.
“Nasa kamay na ng Talk ‘N Text kung ano gagawin nila kay Japeth,” said Espiritu. “We are in constant discussion naman with TNT management and if there’s a development, we’ll inform Japeth as soon as possible because he’s really looking forward to play in the second conference.”
Aguilar is still in the United States and has no more commitment with any team as his contract as practice player with NBA D-League team Santa Cruz Warriors had already expired.
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Reyes used social networking site Twitter to air his thoughts on a report posted by sports news site Spin.ph that Aguilar, through his agent, said he wanted out of the MVP-owned team Talk 'N Text due to lack of playing time.
In his tweets, Reyes said Aguilar's actions "smacks of selfishness" and that playing time is earned and not demanded.
In his tweets, Reyes said Aguilar's actions "smacks of selfishness" and that playing time is earned and not demanded.
Fatherly advice to @japethaguilar35: I read an article bout u @spin.ph. Dunno if these are ur thoughts but fr a 20-yr vet in this industry:
— Chot Reyes (@coachot) January 21, 2013
1. It's not good to publicly demand to be traded, esp due to playing time, ESP when ur team just won d title. This smacks of selfishness
— Chot Reyes (@coachot) January 21, 2013
2. If u really want to play, why go to NBA/NBDL? U think u can play a lot there? U played 20mins/g in ur last AllFil stint.This not enough?
— Chot Reyes (@coachot) January 21, 2013
3.Son,playing time is EARNED,not demanded/expected.Wanna play at crunchtime?Work SOHARD ur coach cnt afford 2 sit u. If he does,work anyway!
— Chot Reyes (@coachot) January 21, 2013
4. U are d most physically gifted Pinoy baller EVER. But why dint u play at WKentucky? At Gilas? In NBDL? It's d coaches fault?Think bout it
— Chot Reyes (@coachot) January 21, 2013
Reyes capped off his "advice" saying he wants what is best for Aguilar and believes that it's for the athletic center to build his basketball career in the Philippines.
5. I have nothing to gain whatever u decide cept I want whats best 4 u.Come home son.Make ur name here.THIS is where u belong #pinoypride
— Chot Reyes (@coachot) January 21, 2013
6. So cmon, play 8 or 48 mins, get ur ass kicked, dunk on somebody - but do it HERE. And know whatever happens, I will be behind u always.
— Chot Reyes (@coachot) January 21, 2013
