Globalport mulls replacing import amid drunken photo

MANILA, Philippines – Globalport may undertake an import change for the second time in less than two weeks with the management and coaching staff aghast seeing a photo in cyberspace showing reinforcement Walter Sharpe apparently dead drunk and asleep on a pavement somewhere in Pasig.

The management and coach Junel Baculi will hold an emergency meeting tonight to discuss the fate of Sharpe, who has just played two games in the PBA Commissioner's Cup after taking over from Justin Williams.

“We lost two games with him as our import then we saw this picture of him which is now circulating in the internet. This is not good for our team and the PBA in general,” said Baculi.

The Globalport bench chieftain said they have a standby import ready to fly in should they decide to dismiss Sharpe.

High on their list is former Saigon Heat import Jonathan Jones.

Sharpe apparently had a drink too many Sunday night after a lousy performance in their 85-93 loss to the Alaska Milk Aces.

The former Detroit Piston got into early foul trouble situation early and was able to play only 20 minutes, making two points and five rebounds.

“Actually, he did well in practice. I was surprised with the big turnaround in actual game,” said Baculi.

The Batang Pier went deeper down the cellar Sunday as they reeled with a conference-worst sixth straight loss and seventh in nine games in all.

Sharpe has been far from sharp. And he may get the pink slip with his shenanigan.

“The picture was so bad. It’s not good for the image of the league,” said Baculi.