Mar 11, 2013 02:57 PM EDT
Ex-NBA Player Banned From Philippines Basketball Association For Choking Teammate (Video)

Former New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets Renaldo Balkman has been slapped with a fine of 250,000 Philippine pesos ($6,100) for grabbing and choking a teammate around the neck during a game.

Balkman, who was playing for the Petron Blaze Boosters against the Philippines-based Alaska Aces, assaulted Arwind Santos while his team mate tried to stop him from venting his frustration at a referee's decision.

Philippine Basketball Association commissioner Chito Salud said he took into consideration Balkman's past record as a player, which included a head-butting incident during a FIBA-Americas game between his Puerto Rico side and Venezuela.

"I also took into consideration Balkman's evident disregard for local and the host country's sensibilities highlighted by his choking act on-court in full public view of his own team mate who was trying to pacify him," Salud said.

"I do encourage passion for the game but I also want to firmly instil a culture of accountability among our players. If one does something that violates the rules and the norms of sportsmanship and decent behaviour, he will be made accountable."

The 28-year-old also pushed away his other team mates and one of his coaches during the match, which the Boosters went on to lose 73-83.

Below is the video footage of Balkman's choking incident:

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