Former NBA player Renaldo Balkman chokes teammate during game
Former New York Knicks first-round pick Renaldo Balkman was caught on video attempting to choke a Petron Blaze Boosters teammate during a Philippine Basketball Association game.
The incident begins with Balkman bumping an official while disputing a non-call. Balkman pushes and shoves teammates attempting to shield him from several officials, before he eventually grabs team captain Arwind Santos by the neck.
Balkman, who played for the Knicks and Nuggets from 2006-2012, apologized via Twitter.
I wld like to apologize to the fans, Petron Blaze, my teammates, the PBA and especially @tubidronald71 and @Arwind029—
Renaldo Balkman (@R_Balkman32) March 08, 2013
I got caught up in the moment of a very intense game.I respect @Arwind029 as a person & player.I am proud to be part of @PetronBlaze fam.—
Renaldo Balkman (@R_Balkman32) March 08, 2013
This was unintentional towards @arwindsotnas, I am a team player who always has the best interest of the team at heart.—
Renaldo Balkman (@R_Balkman32) March 08, 2013
What a dumb nig., absolutely no control of themselves. No wonder his people are considered the lowest of all.