Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

Basketball

Sonny Thoss calls it a day after 15 years in PBA


After 15 seasons in the PBA — spent entirely with the storied Alaska franchise — Sonny Thoss has decided to hang up his basketball sneakers for good.

Spin.ph reported the development on Sunday evening after confirmation from none other than Aces governor Richard Bachmann.

Thoss was set to retire after last season but Alaska, especially Coach Jeff Cariaso, tried to convince him to stay for another conference.

The Philippine Cup should have been his last before riding off into the sunset. Unfortunately, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic struck, halting the season.

Thoss reportedly did not join the team’s workouts when ball clubs returned to practices last month following the government’s approval.

Back then, his future was still uncertain. Now, though, he has made the decision to call it quits — just three weeks before the PBA’s return.

The league plans to resume its 45th season in a bubble set-up at Clark on Oct. 9, although it has yet to get a nod from the Inter-Agency Task Force.

Thoss, 38, was part of the stacked 2004 PBA Draft with the likes of James Yap and Ranidel De Ocampo. He was the fifth overall pick of the Aces.

The 2005 All-Rookie Team member won three titles with Alaska, including the 2013 Commissioner’s Cup crown where he bagged Finals MVP honors.

The 12-time All-Star also has two Mythical First Team citations and four Second Team inclusions. He was also the recipient of the Sportsmanship Award in 2011.

#ReadMore  Foton sweeps Sta. Lucia to enter semis
Written By


You May Also Like

Basketball

Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser is heading to TNT. In a trade approved by the PBA Office on Monday, the 6-foot-6 big man will join his brother...

Basketball

Rain or Shine has agreed to trade Rey Nambatac to Blackwater in exchange for two future first-round draft picks. The Elasto Painters will be...

Basketball

Baser Amer has found a new home. The seasoned point guard is headed to NLEX, signing a deal with the team on Monday evening...

Basketball

Mac Tallo has squandered his second chance at a PBA stint. The prolific 6-foot guard from Cebu was terminated by Converge on Wednesday after...

Basketball

The PBA Commissioner’s Office has fined Magnolia forward Calvin Abueva P100,000 for mocking San Miguel coach Jorge Gallent during Game 2 of the Season...

Basketball

James Yap is about to write a new chapter in his illustrious career with Blackwater. A week after mutually parting ways with Rain or...

Basketball

Rain or Shine has bid goodbye to James Yap. The Elasto Painters on Monday expressed gratitude to the two-time PBA MVP, who spent the...

Basketball

The hiatus of Chot Reyes is finally over. The former national team head coach will reassume his job as the TNT head coach after...

Advertisement