THE Shiga Lakestars management canceled a virtual press conference to air its side on the Kiefer Ravena issue on Monday, saying holding the activity at this point in time “may add more confusion to the situation.”
“We have decided to postpone the press conference until a more appropriate time, as holding a press conference with Ravena and us at this time may add more confusion to the situation,” Shiga Lakestars management said in a statement. “We will continue discussions to resolve this issue.”
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Board of Governors on Saturday told a virtual press conference that it has rejected Ravena’s desire to play in the Japanese B. League, stressing the NLEX superstar must honor his contracts with his team and the league’s Uniform Players’ Contract.”
The Shiga management said in the same media statement that it would continue its discussion to try to get Ravena’s services.
“On June 2, we had an official announcement of signing Kiefer Ravena for the 2021-2022 season,” the statement said. “However, after the announcement, it was reported in the Philippines that there are issues in his current contract.”
Ravena and his agent Marvin Espiritu didn’t reply to BusinessMirror’s texted questions or returned calls.
Shiba signed Ravena to a one-season contract, with the former Ateneo ace reportedly receiving four times the salary he receives from NLEX. He signed a fresh three-year contract with the Road Warriors last September and pegged at the league maximum P420,000 a month.
Ravena’s younger brother Thirdy plays for San-en NeoPhoenix also in the Japanese B. League.