Doug Kramer, sinagot ang pambabatikos sa kanyang spliced quote sa social media

• Former PBA player Doug Kramer took to Instagram to hit back at critics after an out-of-context quote card circulated on Reddit
• Doug shared the complete post, emphasizing that facing temptation is human, but true strength comes from choosing loyalty
• He dismissed labels such as "narcissist" or "controlling," pointing out his 23 years of loyalty and 18 years of happy marriage with Cheska Garcia
• Doug emphasized that staying faithful, honest, and respectful is an intentional daily decision that he makes to set an example for their children

Doug Kramer is finally addressing the viral online criticisms targeting his marriage and personal views.

​Taking to his Instagram, the athlete and family patriarch uploaded a multi-slide post showing screenshots of a Reddit thread criticizing a quote card. The spliced card read, "I could have cheated on my wife many times," leading online critics to question his motives.

​In a lengthy, two-part statement online, Doug called out the culture of taking quotes out of context.

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​"Let's light a fire under this... This shows the toxicity of a culture that thrives on splicing quotes, taking things out of context, and bashing," Doug wrote.

According to Doug, 'everyone is subject to temptation' because it is the 'devil's job to get you.'

"The real strength isn't pretending temptation doesn't exist, or that you've never been tempted; it's looking it in the eye, turning your back on it, and choosing your wife and kids every single time! Loyalty is an active, deliberate choice you make every single day," he said.

​Doug directly answered a Reddit comment mocking his perspective on faithfulness as well.

​"I absolutely don't care about praise from anyone, nor am I seeking validation from others opinions. I only care about loving and taking care of my wife, my kids, and being accountable to the Lord," Doug stated firmly.

​He also pushed back against various negative labels thrown at him by internet critics:

​"'Narcissist.' 'Controlling.' 'Selfish.' I've heard them all. I'll be the first to say I'm not perfect; I have so many flaws. That is why I need Jesus Christ in my life as an example of how to live a Christ-filled life. Btw, you're referring to a family man who has been happily married for 18 years this year. 23 years loyal and faithful to Cheska. We have 3 beautiful, loving, hardworking, God-fearing children, yet you guys still choose to make up something negative?"

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​Doug also highlighted the crucial role parents play in modeling integrity, loyalty, and grace within the home.

​Before closing his statement, Doug urged people to take personal responsibility for their choices in life, relationships, and speech.

​"Lying is a choice. Getting angry is a choice. Being mean and disrespectful is a choice. Cheating is a choice. Breaking a family apart is a choice too! Just as... Honesty is a choice. Being kind is a choice. Showing grace and respect is a choice. Staying faithful and loyal to your family is a choice, too! So which one will you choose? That decision is up to us every single day," Doug concluded.

Doug Kramer is a former professional basketball player in the Philippines, he played college basketball for the Ateneo Blue Eagles before being drafted into the PBA in 2007. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams including Air21 Express and Ginebra. Kramer was admired for his hard work until his retirement from basketball in 2019. Outside the court, Doug is famous as the head of "Team Kramer," a social media-famous family with his wife, Cheska Garcia, and their three children, Kendra, Scarlett, and Gavin. Through their family vlogs, photos, and endorsements, Team Kramer eventually became one of the most followed celebrity families in the Philippines.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Doug Kramer celebrated his daughter Scarlett's recent victory in a grueling two-hour tennis match in Australia. Scarlett recently secured a win after a third-set tiebreak against a higher-ranked and more experienced opponent. He praised his daughter's mental toughness and grit during the high-pressure game. It has been nearly two years since Scarlett made the transition from Taekwondo to pursuing her passion for tennis.

Meanwhile, Doug Kramer revealed that his family has temporarily moved to Melbourne, Australia for three months. The move aims to support their children in their respective athletic pursuits. In his post, Doug praised Melbourne’s world-class facilities and the convenience of having everything within a 10-20 minute drive. Their children are now balancing their intensive training with online classes while bonding in a new environment that is currently in Australia.

Source: KAMI.com.gh