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THE MANAGEMENT OF TnT Katropa is giving former PBA MVP Kelly Williams an opportunity to explain his actions after leaving the team in the middle of their training without warning and then announcing his retirement.
Team manager Gabby Cui said the franchise is awaiting news from Fil-Am, 38, who has not contacted the franchise since he did the Katropa bubble training at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna. on September 2.
Five days later, the veteran forward posted on his social media platform his decision to finally call it a career to the surprise of management.
“Kelly Williams left our training camp without any warning or explanation until now,” Cui said Thursday. “She hasn’t approached us since. We learned of your decision to withdraw through social media. “
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While Williams has officially declared himself retired, TnT considers him an AWOL (Unlicensed Absence).
“We are currently awaiting your notice to explain your actions in leaving without permission,” Cui added.
Williams was able to return to Manila when each player brought their vehicles with them.
The Katropa just closed its two-week bubble in Laguna on Wednesday.
In an interview with The Ultimate Fan Hub podcast the day after his retirement, Williams did not exactly mention the main reason why he decided to hang up his gaming jersey despite admitting that he ‘could still play for the next four or five years. ‘.
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Somehow, he dropped a cryptic clue as to what led him to his decision.
“But sometimes, some things are out of your control, and there are a lot of things and complexities within the business that sometimes you just have to deal with in the best possible way. So I think that influenced my decision a lot, “Williams said.
He also emphasized that the COVID-19 pandemic and the health problem had nothing to do with it.
“The pandemic has nothing to do with my decision. People close to me know that I have had ups and downs about retiring and playing. In a way it’s been like that in the last few years for me, ”she said.
He also ignored a past health issue after he was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder in 2009 that abruptly brought his playing career to a halt.
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“My (blood) levels are normal. I don’t live on any medicine. I no longer consider my condition. I don’t think about the past, ”said the Oakland University product. “The only time I bring up ITP (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura) or blood platelets is when I’m having a talk and trying to educate people about it and give them the background to my story.
“So it had no impact on my health. My health had nothing to do with my decision to retire, “he added. “It was more of a business to realize that the decision was made for me.”
Williams added that he will likely go into detail in the next book he will write.
Whatever it is, Cui said Williams, one of the top 40 players in PBA history, should have spoken directly to management or any member of the coaching staff.
“The professional thing to do is talk to the coaches and management before leaving like this,” said the TnT executive. “We are all in the bubble.
“We are always open to speaking with him personally. But what he did was just leave, without notifying the coaches or management. “
Williams’ contract with the team has been extended until the last day of December 2020.
“We hope you can give us an explanation,” Cui said.
