THE Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and Philippine basketball will no longer have one of their most trusted veterans.
Renauld “Sonny” Barrios has stepped down as executive director of the country’s governing body for basketball. He was replaced by Erika Dy.
“ED Sonny is an institution in Philippine basketball and an integral part of what we’ve built in the SBP. He was working in basketball in different capacities for more than three decades and that kind of experience was invaluable to helping the federation reach new heights,” SBP President Al Panlilio said in a statement yesterday.
“He is a calming presence during difficult times and a devout supporter of every single player who wore our country’s colors. He is also a valued member of the international basketball community, well respected by his peers all over the world. Although we will certainly miss his presence on a day-to-day capacity, we know he will always be there when we need his advice. The SBP wishes him the best of health. He’ll always be part of the SBP family.”
