TPBL Kao Kuo-hao's Personal Issues Spark Debate, Hsinchu Lioneers Deduct 3 Months' Salary

(Central News Agency reporter Chen Jung-chen, Taipei, 6th) Kao Kuo-hao, the star player for the TPBL Hsinchu Lioneers, has recently caused heated discussion due to personal issues. The team today issued a statement announcing a disciplinary action of deducting three months of Kao Kuo-hao's salary and requiring him to deeply reflect.

The Lioneers finished at the bottom of the TPBL league last season. This year, relying on their team's strength, they returned to the playoffs. Kao Kuo-hao, who is in a contract year, made a stable contribution, becoming a key factor in the team's rebound from the bottom. Unexpectedly, Kao Kuo-hao's recent personal issues sparked heated discussions, leading him to publicly apologize on his personal social media today, humbly accepting criticism and guidance from all sectors.

Kao Kuo-hao added that he has already entered divorce settlement procedures with his wife. To protect his family's privacy and ensure the smooth progress of relevant legal procedures, he will handle follow-up matters with a calm and responsible attitude. He also mentioned that now is a critical moment in the season, and he does not want his personal affairs to affect the team's focus and rhythm. He will fully return to the court, focus on game tasks, and strive for excellent results for the team.

Regarding the controversy caused by Kao Kuo-hao's personal incident, the Lioneers team stated that after internal deliberation, they decided to deduct three months of his salary as disciplinary action and immediately prohibit Kao Kuo-hao from attending any public team activities, requiring him to deeply reflect. They also mentioned that Kao Kuo-hao has apologized to the team and promised to handle subsequent divorce legal procedures with a responsible attitude. "Currently, the entire team has a unified goal, focusing on playoff preparations, and we thank all sectors for their supervision and guidance." (Editor: Lung Po-an) 1150506

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