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PBA reduces ban, fine on TNT import Johnson

Feb 17, 2016 - 11:04 AM

Ivan Johnson s lifetime ban from the PBA is downgraded to just the 2015 16 season and his fine is lessened from P250 000 to P150 000

LESS PAINFUL PUNISHMENT. American import Ivan Johnson's lifetime ban from the PBA is lowered to just the 2015-2016 season after he initiates to personally apologize to league commissioner Chito Narvasa. File Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

PBA commissioner to Johnson's fans: ‘I hope they’ll understand’

Feb 16, 2016 - 5:37 PM

I just want to make sure that there is order inside the court That’s all that I want to do says PBA commissioner Chito Narvasa explaining his decision to ban TNT import Ivan Johnson

'I HOPE THEY'LL UNDERSTAND.' PBA commissioner Chito Narvasa (R) says he hopes fans will understand why he had to ban Johnson quickly. File Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Johnson, PBA commish reconcile; TNT to appeal fine

Feb 16, 2016 - 4:02 PM

Ivan Johnson who was banned from the PBA personally apologizes to commissioner Chito Narvasa

RECONCILIATION. Banned TNT import Ivan Johnson (L) and PBA commissioner Chito Narvasa reconcile after a talk in the PBA office. Photo by Jane Bracher/Rappler

Ill-tempered import Johnson a joker off-court, but also moody

Feb 15, 2016 - 8:00 AM

Ivan Johnson is infamous for being intense aggressive and short tempered But the version everyone sees on the court is not all there is to him

NOT ALL INTENSITY. TNT teammates share the lighter side to banned import Ivan Johnson. Photo from PBA Images

De Ocampo goes on Twitter to comment on Johnson ban

Feb 14, 2016 - 1:43 PM

After Ivan Johnson s lifetime ban TNT s Ranidel De Ocampo hopes other imports still want to play in the PBA

IMPORTS DRIVEN AWAY? Ranidel De Ocampo (L) posts on Twitter his worry whether quality imports might still want to play in the Philippines after Ivan Johnsons ban. Photo from PBA Images

Banned import Johnson apologizes to PBA commissioner

Feb 14, 2016 - 1:00 PM

After emotional tweets in the heat of the moment banned import Ivan Johnson issues a statement of apology and thanks

SORRY. Banned import Ivan Johnson (R) issues an apology to PBA commissioner Chito Narvasa. Photo from PBA Images

Old nemesis Pingris did not expect Johnson’s ban

Feb 14, 2016 - 1:06 AM

Marc Pingris had an altercation with banned import Ivan Johnson during last year’s Commissioner’s Cup

BANNED. Import Ivan Johnson is banned from the PBA. Photo from PBA Images

PBA players speak out on Johnson's lifetime ban on Twitter

Feb 13, 2016 - 10:15 PM

Players from TNT NLEX and Meralco tweet their surprise and pointed out the lack of due process in the PBA s decision to ban Tropang TNT import Ivan Johnson

EJECTED. TNT import Ivan Johnson (left) is whistled for a flagrant foul penalty 1 for this elbow on Bryan Faundo. He eventually incurs his second technical foul and gets ejected, then is slapped a lifetime ban from the PBA. Photo from PBA Images

TNT rues lack of due process on banned import Johnson

Feb 13, 2016 - 7:36 PM

It takes one hour and 13 minutes from the time Ivan Johnson is ejected to the time the PBA officially announces his lifetime ban

BANNED. TNT loses its import Ivan Johnson as he was banned for life from the PBA after cursing commissioner Chito Narvasa. Photo from PBA Images

Banned TNT import Johnson: 'The devil is working overtime'

Feb 13, 2016 - 5:54 PM

The 31 year old Tropang TNT import rants on his Twitter account after the PBA banned him for hurling profanities at league commissioner Chito Narvasa

RANT. TNT import Ivan Johnson rants on Twitter after his swift lifetime ban from the PBA for cursing at commissioner Chito Narvasa. File Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Meralco repulses import-less TNT

Feb 13, 2016 - 5:32 PM

The Bolts rise to 2 0 in the conference as they bid for a much better performance following a forgettable 1 10 Philippine Cup

2-0. The Meralco Bolts rise to 2-0 in the 2016 PBA Commissioner's Cup after overcoming Tropang TNT. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

TNT import Johnson banned from the PBA, fined P250k

Feb 13, 2016 - 4:53 PM

UPDATED PBA media chief Willie Marcial says TNT import Ivan Johnson mouthed the words f ck you as he was looking away from commissioner Chito Narvasa during a game against Meralco

BANNED. TNT import Ivan Johnson has been slapped with a lifetime ban from the PBA after cursing league commissioner Chito Narvasa. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Talk ’N Text return for former NBA player Ivan Johnson still in play

Dec 29, 2015 - 3:26 PM

Johnson helped lead the Tropang Texters to a title in last year’s Commissioner’s Cup

HIGHLIGHTS: Rain or Shine vs Talk 'N Text (PBA Finals 2015 Game 7)

Apr 29, 2015 - 10:27 AM

Rappler s live blog of Game 7 of the 2015 PBA Commissioner s Cup finals between the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and the Talk N Text Tropang Texters

Guiao: Johnson ‘mentally unstable, but that should help us’

Apr 27, 2015 - 3:57 PM

Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao laments the fouls not called against rough play of Talk N Text import Ivan Johnson

READY TO RUMBLE. Talk 'N Text import Ivan Johnson looks ready to start a shoving match against Rain or Shine center Raymond Almazan. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

IN VINES: Rain or Shine wins Game 6, evens the series

Apr 27, 2015 - 12:41 PM

Highlights of the 2015 PBA Commissioner s Cup Finals Game 6 between Rain or Shine and Talk N Text in Vines

Rain or Shine import Wayne Chism tries to get off a shot against Talk 'N Text forwards Kelly Willams and Ranidel de Ocampo. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Rain or Shine forces do-or-die game 7 vs Talk 'N Text

Apr 26, 2015 - 7:28 PM

It appears the Elasto Painters are truly tired of a runner up finish as they beat the Texters in Game 6 to force a winner take all Game 7

ROCK AND ROLL. Raymond Almazan, seen here going for a lay-up, finishes with a double-double to help Rain or Shine force a game 7. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

HIGHLIGHTS: Rain or Shine vs Talk 'N Text (PBA Finals 2015 Game 6)

Apr 26, 2015 - 5:04 PM

Rappler s live blog of Game 6 of the 2015 PBA Commissioner s Cup finals between the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and the Talk N Text Tropang Texters

Texters fend off Painters for 3-2 finals series lead

Apr 24, 2015 - 9:24 PM

Ranidel de Ocampo was hot again for Talk N Text scoring 27 points to lead his team to victory

Talk 'N Text's Ranidel de Ocampo tries to get past the defense of Rain or Shine import Wayne Chism. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

HIGHLIGHTS: Rain or Shine vs Talk 'N Text (PBA Finals 2015 Game 5)

Apr 24, 2015 - 7:06 PM

Rappler s live blog of Game 5 of the 2015 PBA Commissioner s Cup finals between the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and the Talk N Text Tropang Texters

Rosser, Ibanes, Quinahan get fines over Game 4 fight

Apr 23, 2015 - 5:40 PM

Talk ’N Text’s Matt Ganuelas Rosser and Rain or Shine’s Jireh Ibanes JR Quinahan were fined a total of P130 000 Quinahan will also be suspended

FINES, SUSPENSION. (L-R) Talk 'N Text's Matt Ganuelas-Rosser, Rain or Shine's Jireh Ibanes and JR Quinahan all receive fines over the Game 4 fight. Photos by PBA Images

De Ocampo, Castro catch fire as Texters even series

Apr 22, 2015 - 9:51 PM

Ranidel de Ocampo and Conference best player Jayson Castro combine for 58 points Talk N Text levels the PBA Finals series vs Rain or Shine at 2 2

SCORING PUNCH. Ranidel de Ocampo provides the much-needed firepower as Talk 'N Text evens the finals series vs Rain or Shine at 2-2. File photo by Cseazar Dancel/Rappler

Castro named Best Player of the Conference; Chism Best Import

Apr 22, 2015 - 8:00 PM

Both players won by landslide in the voting system that includes statistical points media votes PBA players votes and PBA Commissioner s Office votes

CONFERENCE BEST. Talk 'N Text's Jayson Castro (L) bags the Best Player of the Conference Award while Rain or Shine's Wayne Chism will take him the Best Import plum. Castro photo by PBA Images, Chism photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

HIGHLIGHTS: Rain or Shine vs Talk 'N Text (PBA Finals 2015 Game 4)

Apr 22, 2015 - 7:30 PM

Rappler s live blog of Game 4 of the 2015 PBA Commissioner s Cup finals between the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and the Talk N Text Tropang Texters

Tough, confident, and together is Rain or Shine at its best

Apr 21, 2015 - 6:10 PM

Rain or Shine s tough as nails team basketball is on full display and it has so far helped them take a 2 1 series lead in the 2015 PBA Commissioner s Cup finals

TOUGH. Point guard Paul Lee is the epitome of Rain or Shine's toughness coming back to the game after losing a tooth in a collision with Talk 'N Text import Ivan Johnson. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Johnson, Araña get into altercation near arena parking lot

Apr 20, 2015 - 12:23 AM

Ivan Johnson and Ryan Araña get into a verbal altercation before being separated by JR Quinahan Jericho Cruz Lee and others

ALTERCATION. Talk 'N Text import Ivan Johnson (L) and Rain or Shine forward Ryan Araña (R) nearly exchanged blows long after game 3 was over. Johnson photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler, Araña photo by PBA Images

Rain or Shine dominates in physical Game 3 win

Apr 19, 2015 - 7:37 PM

The Elasto Painters play superb basketball on both sides of the floor as they score a second consecutive victory in the 2015 PBA Commissioner s Cup finals

CHISM COOKING. Rain or Shine import Wayne Chism (C) works against the defense of Talk 'N Text import Ivan Johnson (L). Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

HIGHLIGHTS: Rain or Shine vs Talk 'N Text (PBA Finals 2015 Game 3)

Apr 19, 2015 - 5:00 PM

Rappler s live blog of Game 3 of the 2015 PBA Commissioner s Cup finals between the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and the Talk N Text Tropang Texters

Rain or Shine survives Castro’s career game, ties finals at 1-1

Apr 17, 2015 - 9:31 PM

The Elasto Painters survives a 44 point explosion from Texter Jayson Castro to even the 2015 PBA Commissioner s Cup Finals series at 1 1

Rain or Shine import Wayne Chism (R) attacks the defense of Talk 'N Text's Ranidel De Ocampo. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

HIGHLIGHTS: Rain or Shine vs Talk 'N Text (PBA Finals 2015 Game 2)

Apr 17, 2015 - 6:49 PM

Rappler s live blog of Game 2 of the 2015 PBA Commissioner s Cup finals between the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and the Talk N Text Tropang Texters

PBA fines Ivan Johnson P150,000 for bump on Guiao

Apr 16, 2015 - 5:49 PM

Upon repeated review we find no merit in Johnson s assertion that it was accidental and not intentional says the PBA on its statement

Talk 'N Text import Ivan Johnson gesturing an apology immediately after bumping Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao. Photo by Czeasar Dancel/Rappler

Guiao on Johnson: He lacks breeding, respect

Apr 16, 2015 - 11:12 AM

Rain or Shine head coach calls out Talk N Text s Ivan Johnson after the import bumped him in Game 1 of their PBA Finals match

FURIOUS. Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao believes the league should do something about Ivan Johnson's actions. Photo by Czeasar Dancel/Rappler

Texters gain upperhand in game 1 over well-rested Painters

Apr 15, 2015 - 9:27 PM

The Talk N Text Tropang Texters maintain their winning ways fresh from the semifinals to outplay the well rested Rain or Shine Elasto Painters

Ranidel De Ocampo (R) scores 24 points, leads Talk 'N Text to a game 1 PBA Finals win against Rain or Shine. Photo by Czaesar Dancel/Rappler

HIGHLIGHTS: Rain or Shine vs Talk 'N Text (PBA Finals 2015 Game 1)

Apr 15, 2015 - 3:04 PM

Rappler s live blog of Game 1 of the 2015 PBA Commissioner s Cup finals between the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and the Talk N Text Tropang Texters

TNT’s Johnson ready for Rain or Shine’s physicality

Apr 14, 2015 - 5:46 PM

If I can make it through Purefoods and the referee help I can make it through anything says the Talk ’N Text import

Talk 'N Text import Ivan Johnson tries to protect the ball against Purefoods' Marc Pingris. Photo by PBA Images

Texters sizzle from downtown, edge closer to finals

Apr 09, 2015 - 9:20 PM

Talk N Text is one win away from booking a PBA Commissioner s Cup finals date against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters

Purefoods' Alex Mallari (R) tries to stop a speeding Jayson Castro (L). Photo by Czeasar Dancel

IN VINES: Castro delivers finishing blows for TNT

Apr 06, 2015 - 10:18 PM

The best point guard in Asia lives up to his monicker delivering one bucket after another for the Tropang Texters in the final quarter

Talk 'N Text's Jayson Castro drives strong to the hoop against Purefoods' James Yap. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Castro, Alas take charge in fourth as Talk ’N Text levels semis series

Apr 06, 2015 - 9:28 PM

The Blur teams up with rookie Kevin Alas to score 20 points in the payoff period to lead the Tropang Texters over teh Hotshots

Jayson Castro, double teamed, looks to pass to Jay Washington. File photo by Nuki Sabio/PBA Images

Bowles thriving in Purefoods’ triangle with career-high

Apr 02, 2015 - 7:00 AM

Denzel Bowles after scoring a career high 49 points credits his strong point production on the Purefoods triangle offense

MONSTER BOWLES. Denzel Bowles delivers his best scoring output pouring 49 points to help Purefoods get past Talk 'N Text. Photo courtesy of PBA Images

Barroca on miracle shot: ‘That’s a highlight of my career’

Apr 01, 2015 - 11:08 PM

That’s one of the highlights of my career that shot I wasn t even looking I just heaved the ball

Mark Barroca, seen here guarded by Aaron Aban, hits a dagger miracle shot to lift Purefoods over Talk 'N Text. File photo by Nuki Sabio/PBA Images

IN VINES: Barroca hits miracle shot, Purefoods wins

Apr 01, 2015 - 10:21 PM

Denzel Bowles fires a desperation shot that s way off to the side of the backboard but Mark Barroca was there to bail the Hotshots out

Mark Barroca, seen here taking a floater, hits a miracle shot to lift Purefoods over Talk 'N Text in Game 1 of their semis match. File photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Bowles catches fire to lead Purefoods to game 1 semis win

Apr 01, 2015 - 9:06 PM

Denzel Bowles drops a career high 49 points as the Hotshots take PBA Commissioner s Cup semis game 1 vs the Tropang Texters

Purefoods import Denzel Bowles takes a shot over Talk 'N Text import Ivan Johnson. Photo courtesy of PBA Images

Talk ’N Text advances to semis after decimating Barako Bull

Mar 28, 2015 - 5:25 PM

The Tropang Texters barely broke a sweat as they hammered the Barako Bull Energy en route to advancing to the Commissioner s Cup semis

Jayson Castro of Talk 'N Text lifts a floater over Sol Mercado. Photo by Nuki Sabio/PBA Images

Alaska coach Compton apologizes for Talk 'N Text import confrontation

Mar 22, 2015 - 9:41 PM

Alaska head coach Alex Compton says he is not proud of how he acted towards Talk N Text import Ivan Johnson following Sunday s game

Alaska coach Alex Compton apologized for his confrontation with Talk 'N Text import Ivan Johnson. File photos by Nuki Sabio/PBA Images

Talk 'N Text beats Alaska to secure twice-to-beat advantage

Mar 22, 2015 - 7:49 PM

Talk N Text import Ivan Johnson scores 47 as the Talk N Text Tropang Texters pound the Alaska Aces to secure prime playoff positioning

Jayson Castro of Talk 'N Text penetrates the lane against the Alaska defense. Photo by Nuki Sabio/PBA Images

Beermen playoff hopes wither after blowout loss to Texters

Mar 18, 2015 - 9:43 PM

Texters import Ivan Johnson finishes with 41 points 19 rebounds and 5 steals in a dominant performance

Talk 'N Text import Ivan Johnson stretches for a layup against San Miguel's June Mar Fajardo. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Castro's buzzer beater lifts Talk 'N Text past NLEX

Feb 20, 2015 - 6:39 PM

Jayson Castro buries a jumper as time expires to lift the Tropang Texters over NLEX

BLURRED LINES. Jayson Castro's last second jump shot gives Talk 'N Text its fifth win of the conference. Photo by Nuki Sabio/PBA Images