PBA: Jamaal Franklin summoned for confronting referees

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Convergent import Jamaal Franklin. – PBA PICTURES

MANILA, Philippines – The PBA will summon import Jamaal Franklin for angering league officials following the Converge’s 106-103 loss to Phoenix in the PBA Governor’s Cup on Sunday.

Franklin approached the referee’s table to express his displeasure at a pair of three-pointers he felt should have been called fouls in the dying seconds of the game held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Coach Aldin Ayo and other FiberXers staff members had to separate Franklin from the referees and other league officials which included PBA commissioner Willie Marcial.

WATCH: Import Jamaal Franklin answers questions about his late no-call in Converge’s 106-103 loss to Phoenix. “What do you think about this?” said Franklin, obviously still upset over the non-call he got when going for a pair of three-pointers in the last second. | via Jonas Terrado/Inquirer Sports

Posted by Inquirer Sports on Sunday, February 26, 2023

He was really uncomfortable when reporters asked him about things he didn’t call.

“What do you think about this?” said. “If you’re going to tell me what you think, then I’m going to lose it.”

Converge suffered a loss despite leading by 12 points in the third as Franklin failed to convert two rainbow shots.

NOT THIS.

WATCH: Jamaal Franklin misses a potential game-tying triple to give Phoenix the win, 106-103. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/lDGhED3a8i

– INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) February 26, 2023

One saw Franklin blocked by Phoenix’s Simon Camacho for a go-ahead triple, but the latter’s hand appeared to have hit Converge’s brace when the ball was released.

Another had Franklin go for three runs to tie it against Phoenix pair Du’Vaughn Maxwell who missed as time expired.

“We lost, they won,” he said. “If we win that game, I’m sure we’ll be second [in the standings]. Sorry.”

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