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ANGELES CITY – Inside Clark’s bubble, the PBA is family.
Despite belonging to different franchises, Phoenix Super LPG offered its Philippine Cup win over NorthPort on Thursday to injured Alaskan forward Kevin Racal.
Coach Topex Robinson said the Fuel Masters felt bad for Racal, 29, who suffered an ACL injury just on the opening day of the Philippine conference.
Racal’s MRI test was not available until Wednesday night when it was revealed that he suffered a complete anterior cruciate ligament injury, according to Alaska mentor Jeffrey Cariaso.
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Robinson said the entire Phoenix team looks forward to a speedy and safe recovery from the great man from Alaska.
“A simple hello, hello means a lot to him right now. Again, nobody wants to be in that position. And the best you can do is emphasize with him, just yung compassion kasi kailangan niya yun ngayon, ”said the Phoenix coach shortly after the Fuel Masters posted a 110-105 win over NorthPort for a restarted 2-0 start to the season. . .
Racal was once managed by Robinson when he was still on the Alaska coaching staff.
Upon learning of the condition of the 6-foot-3 forward, Robinson immediately dispatched Phoenix team captain RJ Jazul to check on Racal.
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Jazul also happened to be a former Alaskan teammate of the injured big man.
But Robinson said the relationship goes beyond coach-player affiliation.
“We dedicate this game to him (Racal) because he is one of us,” said Phoenix’s mentor.
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“Now we are playing for something bigger than ourselves. We are playing for the nation and this is the best time to exemplify that. Ang dami mentions the opportunity to influence other Talaga because of what is happening right now, “he added.
“We are using this platform to be really useful for others and that is a satisfaction for us.”
