MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine big man Beau Belga knows that he had to shed the extra pounds if he wants to achieve longevity in the PBA.
In an interview with sports show The Chasedown, the 12-year veteran said that he’s so far lost 30 lbs since he started watching his weight a couple of seasons ago.
The 6-foot-4 big man said he’s now at 260 lbs, which is his ideal playing weight.
“Every year there are young players coming in. Of course when you can’t keep up then your career will end quickly,” said Belga in Filipino.
“In the PBA, the healthier you are, the more that you maintain your condition, the longer you’ll stay. That’s what I’ve been thinking about and of course this is…
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