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by Mark Giongco
PDI

After 22 glorious PBA seasons, Alaska and its long-time head coach Tim Cone have decided to part ways.

“We have released Tim Cone as head coach of the Alaska Aces,” said Team Owner Wilfred Uytengsu Thursday during a press conference held at the Corinthian Plaza in Makati. “It came as quite a surprise to me when Tim asked me for his release last week.”

“We wish Tim well. We had quite a journey. I know there was never a 22-year partnership like this in the PBA,” added Uytengsu.

Joel Banal, who served as Cone’s assistant coach for many years, will take over the coaching reins for the Aces when the 37th PBA season kicks off on October.

Cone, who steered Alaska to 13 titles including an elusive Grand Slam in 1996, cited he wanted to explore other challenges as one of the reasons for leaving his beloved franchise.

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