MANILA, Philippines—It was not farfetched to call Calvin Abueva a headache whenever he plays.
He’s had two high-profile suspensions from the PBA and Fiba involving his oftentimes roughhousing, but that’s all changed since he was allowed back to join Phoenix in the 2020 Philippine Cup.
PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial, who bore the brunt of deciding when to reinstate Abueva into the PBA, was pleased with how the polarizing forward has improved his attitude during games.
In an interview with the Philippine Sportswriters Association, Marcial admitted that he’s happy with how Abueva carried himself on the court during the bubble in Clark, Pampanga.
“I’m really happy with Calvin,” said…
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