Chris Ross

2022 - 9 - 4

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Chris Ross admits almost retiring after father's death (Sports Interactive Network Philippines)

Chris Ross with fellow 'Death Five' remnants Marcio Lassiter and June Mar Fajardo. PHOTO: Marlo Cueto. CHRIS ...

“My emotions got the best of me after the win because I knew he was on that court. I knew my dad was there with me and I thought this was special,” said Ross, who looks up to his dad as ‘Superman.’ “Once I got the strength to do that, that’s when I come back here.” He would want me to come out here and do what I love and make him proud,” the San Miguel playmaker recalled. “I know that’s what my dad wants. I really thought about calling Boss Al (Chua) and saying, ‘hey Boss I don’t have anything left.’

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Emotional Ross dedicates ninth PBA title to late father (Manila Bulletin)

Ross, who was hailed Best Player of the Game after chalking up 12 points built on four three-pointers, five rebounds, four assists, dedicated his ninth PBA ...

Losing my father, like I just never thought that would happen to me and when it did, my world just — my world crumbled,” recalled the 37-year-old veteran guard. I knew he was watching. “My dad’s my everything and losing him is like — he taught me basketball, he thought me how to be a man.

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