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John Amores
No. 19 – NorthPort Batang Pier
LeaguePBA
Personal information
Born1998 or 1999 (age 24–25)
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1]
Career information
High schoolJRU (Mandaluyong)
CollegeJRU
PBA draft2023: 5th round, 51st overall pick
Selected by the NorthPort Batang Pier
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023Zamboanga Valientes
2023Muntinlupa Cagers
2023–NorthPort Batang Pier

John Anthony Walker Amores[2][3] (born 1998 or 1999[4]) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the NorthPort Batang Pier of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

Amores played for the JRU Heavy Bombers in college before joining the professional ranks with the Zamboanga Valientes in 2022 in spite of his involvement in the collegiate stint-ending brawl with JRU. In 2023, he joined the Muntinlupa Cagers of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) and was later selected by the NorthPort with the 51st pick of the PBA season 48 draft later that year.

College career

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John Amores played as a shooting guard for José Rizal University (JRU)'s collegiate basketball team, the JRU Heavy Bombers, in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).[5]

On July 26, 2022, during a Universities and Colleges Basketball League (UCBL) preseason game against the UP Fighting Maroons, Amores figured in altercation with the UP's players. UP's Mark Belmonte filed a "serious physical injury" case against Amores in September 2022.[6]

Despite a complaint by Belmonte, he was still able to play for JRU in NCAA Season 98, but his season and college career was cut short following another incident on November 8, 2022 at the Filoil EcoOil Centre, where he was involved in a brawl with players from the opposing Benilde Blazers. The NCAA suspended Amores indefinitely as a result.[7] JRU handed Amores with another indefinite suspension. Nine others were suspended for one game, and two for two games.[8]

On November 16, 2022, JRU announced it has upgraded its sanction on Amores from suspension to removal from its entire sports program.[9]

Professional career

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Zamboanga Valientes (2023)

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Amores would continue playing competitive basketball after college although his involvement in the NCAA brawl would be a dent to his career.[10][11][12][13] He was able to play professional leagues in the Philippines which are sanctioned by the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) after he have apologized for the incident. This is under the condition that he would undergo anger management therapy.[14]

Amores made his professional debut for the Zamboanga Valientes of the ASEAN Basketball League for the 2023 Invitational.[15] He also helped his team win the 2023 Open Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup.[16]

Muntinlupa Cagers (2023)

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The Muntinlupa Cagers signed in Amores for the 2023 season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League.[16][17]

NorthPort Batang Pier (2023–present)

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Amores took part in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Season 48 draft and was selected by the NorthPort Batang Pier as the 51st overall pick on September 17 ,2023.[13] NorthPort and Amores agreed on a one-year contract,[18] which was later extended to two years.[19]

For his involvement in a off-the-court shooting incident in Laguna the PBA suspended him from taking part at the 2024–25 Commissioner's Cup[20][21] Separately, GAB has considered revoking Amores' professional license after the incident.[14][22]

Personal life

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Amores is a resident of Pagsanjan, Laguna.[23] John is the third of four children. His father worked as a tricycle and truck driver but later sold viands and vegetables with his mother for a living.[24] He is married to Cylina Dicee with whom he has a daughter.[25][10] Family issues at the time was cited among the factors which led to his outburst in November 2022 JRU brawl.[4][26]

On September 25, 2024, Amores in the neighboring town of Lumban challenged a man in a fistfight and later alleged fired a gun on him over a disagreement over officiating in a prior basketball game.[27][28] He alongside with his brother surrendered to the police but posted bail for attempted homicide charges.[29][28] The incident led to Amores' suspension from NorthPort in the PBA.

Further reading

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  • Alba, Katrina (September 26, 2024). "John Amores misses shot at redemption: A timeline". OneSports.ph.

References

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  1. ^ Cueto, Francis Earl (September 27, 2024). "Cager John Amores surrenders to police". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "JRU apologizes, to conduct separate inquiry on John Amores incident". GMA News. November 9, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  3. ^ "John Anthony Amores - Players". Philippine Basketball Association. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Isaga, JR (November 21, 2022). "Amores apologizes for CSB assault, cites family problems for outburst". Rappler. Archived from the original on November 21, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Ramos, Gerry (December 31, 2022). "John Amores career gets reboot as Valientes face Indons in ABL debut". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  6. ^ Li, Matthew (November 8, 2022). "John Amores has case filed by Mark Belmonte for 'serious physical injuries'". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  7. ^ "JRU's John Amores handed indefinite suspension by NCAA". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  8. ^ Fuertes, Rommel Jr. (November 9, 2022). "NCAA: John Amores out for the season, not allowed to join practices–JRU". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  9. ^ Saldajeno, Ivan Stewart (November 16, 2022). "John Amores removed from Heavy Bombers team". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "An apology and an opportunity: John Amores' shot at redemption". ESPN.com. March 1, 2023. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  11. ^ Bacnis, Justine (September 18, 2023). "John Amores determined to make the most of his fresh start". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  12. ^ "John Amores welcomes opportunity to redeem himself in PBA". ABS-CBN News. ANCX. September 18, 2023. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  13. ^ a b Isaga, JR (September 18, 2023). "More than a brawler? John Amores raring to get new reputation with NorthPort". Rappler. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  14. ^ a b Bordey, Hana (October 7, 2024). "GAB: John Amores unlikely to play in pro hoops after shooting incident". GMA News. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  15. ^ Leongson, Randolph (December 8, 2022). "John Amores signs with Zamboanga Valientes ahead of ABL Invitational". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  16. ^ a b Tan, Stewart (March 2, 2023). "MPBL: Muntinlupa Cagers add John Amores". Dugout Philippines. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  17. ^ "MPBL: John Amores shines as Munti shocks Makati". Tiebreaker Times. August 18, 2023. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  18. ^ Ramos, Gerry (October 31, 2023). "A year after abrupt end to collegiate career, John Amores officially in the PBA". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  19. ^ "Injured JM Calma, John Amores renewed by NorthPort". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. June 9, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  20. ^ Villanueva, Ralph Edwin (October 11, 2024). "Amores suspended without pay for next PBA conference amid shooting incident". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  21. ^ Dioquino, Delfin (October 12, 2024). "Slap on the wrist? PBA says it is punishing but not neglecting Amores". Rappler. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  22. ^ Ramos, Gerry (October 11, 2024). "Amores faces contract termination, revocation of GAB licenseAmores faces contract termination, revocation of GAB license". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  23. ^ Estacio, Danny (September 27, 2024). "PBA cager John Amores, brother free after posting bail". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  24. ^ Henson, Joaquin (November 21, 2021). "Amores visits Benilde to apologize". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  25. ^ "Fake Facebook post accuses John Amores of acid attack on wife, prompts manhunt rumors". FastBreak.com.ph. May 21, 2023. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  26. ^ Fuertes, Rommel Jr. (November 22, 2022). "NCAA: John Amores cites 'family problems' for outburst". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  27. ^ Dioquino, Delfin (September 25, 2024). "PBA player John Amores allegedly involved in shooting incident". Rappler. Archived from the original on September 25, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  28. ^ a b "John Amores, brother freed on bail". ABS-CBN News. September 27, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  29. ^ Cruzat, Jessie (September 26, 2024). "PBA player John Amores, brother surrender, face attempted murder raps over shooting incident". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 21, 2024.


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