By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA
The Altiri Chiba has parted ways with its Filipino import Kobe Paras in the middle of the Japan B.League season.
The team announced it Friday, March 3, adding it was a mutual decision to cancel Paras’ contract.
“I want to say thank you to the Altiri Chiba fans, club sponsors, and all the loyal fans! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to represent such a beautiful club and city, Chiba,” Paras said in a statement through the team.
“I’m also very happy that I got to meet a lot of amazing people in this team which include the team managers, my teammates, coaching staff, owner, GM and head coach. Good luck with the rest of the season! Wishing you all more success!”
Paras has played in 33 games this season, averaging 5.3 points, 0.9 rebound and 1.0 assist per game.
Chiba is currently third in the second division with a 32-11 record.
