Christian Standhardinger hoped to play with Brgy. Ginebra longer.
Standhardinger voiced his desire to stay with Gin Kings after the PBA announced that the Gin Kings shipped the two-time Best Player of the Conference to the Terrafirma Dyip as part of a trade deal.
In an Instagram story, the Filipino-German basketball player admitted that he once requested a trade but he changed his mind changed after playing one season with Brgy. Ginebra.
"Just to clarify, a year ago, I was open to being traded due to some dissatisfaction. However, after playing the whole season, I was keen on staying with Ginebra," Standhardinger explained.
"Recently, during my exit meeting, Coach Tim (Cone) asked me if I was good to continue playing for him and the team. I said yes, and he expressed his happiness to have me on board," he added.
Standhardinger also said that he respects the decision to trade him in order for Ginebra to acquire younger players.
"Coach Tim called me and communicated his decision to trade me for younger players. I want to emphasize that I had nothing to do with this decision as I was committed to finishing my contract with Ginebra," Standhardinger stressed.
Aside from Standhardinger, PBA announced that Ginebra also let go of Stanley Pringle, and the first round pick of the team in PBA Season 49 Rookie Draft.
In exchange, the Gin Kings acquired the rights for Stephen Holt, Isaac Go, and the first round pick of Dyip in the PBA Season 49 Rookie Draft.
