Aayusin ni Narvasa ang PBA officiating

TOKYO – Lalagyan ng kaayusan ng bagong PBA Commissioner na si Chito Narvasa ang game officiating sa pro league simula sa Season 41 na magbubukas sa Oct. 18 sa Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Ito ang ipinangako ni Narvasa, anak ni dating Supreme Court Chief Justice Andres Narvasa na kanyang unang gagawin bilang PBA Commissioner.

“I will be fair but I will also be firm,” wika ni Narvasa, ang pang-siyam na PBA Commissioner matapos sina Leo Prieto, Mariano Yenko, Rudy Salud, Rey Marquez, Jun Bernardino, Noli Eala, Sonny Barrios at Chito Salud.

Iniluklok naman ni Narvasa si Rickie Santos bilang deputy commissioner at si Pacita Dobles bilang executive assistant.

Bilang unang dating player at coach na hinirang sa PBA commissionership, kumpiyansa si Narvasa na mabibigyan niya ng kaayusan ang playing court sa pamamagitan ng mga alituntunin na kanyang ipapatupad kasama ang mga PBA teams.

“It’s not me alone. The coaches, the players and teams will be more involved. How it’s going to be done? We have plans. I will explore that with the coaches,” ani Narvasa.

“We will work hand in hand. I will work hand in hand with the teams. It’s going to be rough going, of course. But if they’re involved, they will understand. And it will be a continuing process. If they think there’s still room for improvement, let’s improve. If they think something is missing, we’ll talk to them to get their approval,” dagdag pa nito.

Aalisin ni Narvasa sa mga referees ang pagdedesisyon sa mga laro.

“You make a call or not. No judgment call. Judgment call is whether you make a call or not. It’s a lot easier to see later on, allow me some time. It will still be physical but not a wrestling match,” sabi ni Narvasa.

Positibo si Narvasa na mababawasan ang pagrereklamo ng mga coaches kaugnay sa game officiating sa kanyang pamumuno sa liga.

“If we agree on something to help each other, (complaining) will be much less. You’ll see the effort on my part. If you see that effort is not enough, just let me know. Let’s help each other. You help me and I will help you. Eventually that will be addressed,” ani Narvasa.