Violence is never the answer. At the end of the game things got out of control after an Argentinian player struck me and one of my teammates received a racist insult. Adrenaline took over, but I take responsibility for my actions. I want to apologize to everyone — to my country, to FIBA, which organized a great tournament, to the San Antonio Spurs, which expect more from me as a professional, and to the Argentinian people.
As Latinos, we should support each other, grow together and keep promoting the game we love. I let my emotions get the best of me, but experiences like this one help me grow and strengthen my emotional intelligence. I will always represent the Dominican Republic with pride and give my best.