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Oct 18, 2009 – 8:58 AM
Wynne Arboleda, a player in the Philippine Basketball Association, has expressed regret after punching and kicking a fan sitting at courtside during a game this weekend -- but he also says it's time for the league to crack down on fans who hurl insults at players.
Arboleda, who plays for a team called the Burger King Whoppers, says that fan Alain Katigbak was insulting him before he lost his composure, ran to the sideline, and attacked him.
The Philippines Inquirer reports that Arboleda publicly asked the Philippines Basketball Association for "ways devised to appeal to both players and the public as to the proper decorum and respect towards watching games."
Arboleda added, "I realize that this type of behavior by some PBA fans should be considered as part of the game and that these usually challenge the capacity of players and other athletes. I take full responsibility and express regret over the unfortunate incident. My action was provoked by the incessant name-calling and cursing uttered by the said fan (Katigbak), particularly (at) me each time I was within hearing distance."
Fans, players and referees intervened long before the incident reached Ron Artest levels, but Katigbak reportedly needed medical treatment and pressed charges against Arboleda, and the league is expected to fine and suspend Arboleda.
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