MANILA, Philippines—It came as a shock to many, even to the man himself, when Phoenix traded Calvin Abueva to Magnolia
In an interview with Tiebreaker Vods’ 2OT, Abueva said he was as surprised as anyone when he learned of the trade especially after his successful return to the Fuel Masters during PBA bubble.
“I was shocked. I did not know what my first reaction was going to be. My friend knew about it first. I was just surprised to find out was I traded,” Abueva said in Filipino.
While he was happy with the trade, the controversial player couldn’t help but feel bittersweet about the move.
“Of course there’s regret because during the bubble we’re really close with each other, w…
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