Maker: I was trying to protect Boomers
JULY 3 2018 - 11:56AM
NBA star Thon Maker has taken full responsibility for his actions in the
all-in brawl during Australia's World Cup qualifier in the Philippines, but
says he was only trying to protect his teammates.
NBA球员Thon Maker对于昨天世界杯预赛和菲律宾在场上发生斗殴之事，
他表示愿意负起全责，但他说他这么做是为了试着保护队友。
The Milwaukee Bucks centre, who was playing only his second match for the
Boomers, was ejected from the match after entering the fray with a series of
fly-kicks during the third-quarter fight.
这位来自公鹿的中锋才打了世界杯第二场，就因为一记飞踢而在第三节被迫驱逐离场。
Numerous Philippines officials and even fans joined in, with Maker hopeful
the carnage would lead to a renewed focus on player security.
场边许多菲律宾球员及粉丝也加入了这场斗殴，
Maker希望借由此事让大家重新关注球员在比赛中的人身安全。
"I am deeply disappointed in the actions displayed during yesterday's game
against the Philippines," Maker said in a statement posted on Twitter.
Maker今日在Twitter上发文：
“昨天与菲律宾的比赛中发生这样的事情，我感到非常遗憾。”
"Being from a war-torn country, basketball for me has always been a means to
bring people together.
“我来自一个饱受战乱之苦的国家，对我来说，篮球一直是让人们团结起来的方法。”
"I feel a great responsibility as an NBA player to carry myself in a way that
promotes peace and unity.
“作为一位NBA球员，我有责任让自己走在一条促进和平与团结的道路上。”
"My hope is that this experience provides a springboard for discussion
regarding the security surrounding these games.
“我希望这次的经历能成为一个跳板，让人们能多多探讨比赛中的安全问题。”
"I take responsibility for my actions knowing that they were a result of MY
DESIRE to protect my teammates and myself.
“我愿意为我的行为负责，因为我知道我当下只是想着出于保护队友和自己。”
"It is a tremendous honour to represent Australia, the Milwaukee Bucks and
the NBA and my goal is to reflect that in my conduct and play."
“能够代表澳大利亚，代表密尔瓦基公鹿和NBA是极大的光荣，
我的目标是在我的行为和比赛中展示这一点。”
Maker, 21, did not appear to inflict any actual damage with his fly kicks and
seemed more interested in keeping Filipino players away from his fellow
Boomers.
Maker昨天的飞踢似乎没有造成实质伤害，
看起来只是想让菲律宾球员远离自己的同伴而已。
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