By Leobert Julian A. de la Peña
Calvin Abueva was left speechless after being traded by Phoenix Super LPG Fuelmasters.
Following his return from a 16-month ban, Abueva played his heart out for the Fuelmasters.
“Wala akong sama ng loob sa Phoenix. Wala akong cheche bureche o ano. Ang akin, andiyan sila, gumabay sila sa’kin simula nung na-suspend ako. Di nila ako pinabayaan. Lalo ‘yung management, sobrang andyan sila, nakatulong sa akin. Hinding-hindi talaga ako pinabayaan,” shared Abueva.
Abueva said he wasn’t aware of the trade situation nor was he informed that something like this could happen. He only found out too late through a friend.
“Si Justin Chua tumawag. Malungkot, dahil iniwan ko raw sila, ganito ganyan. Pero. Actually wala naman tayo magagawa, ‘di ba? Kahit na sabihin mong ayaw mo umalis, pero wala, wala kang magagawa,” added Abueva.
Abueva already formed a bond with his former team. He was considered a “kuya” to the younger teammates.
“Ngayon nabigla na lang ako. ‘Nasan ka na? Saan napunta?’ Parang gumive up na lang, na bigla kang binitawan,” expressed Abueva.
