Calvin Abueva reveals requirements before PBA lifts his suspension

It has been more than a year since Calvin Abueva last saw action in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

Asked about Abueva’s status in the PBA, league commissioner Willie Marcial in an online forum with the Philippine Sportswriters Association last Tuesday said, “’Pag natapos niya na ginagawa niya, doon ako magdedesisyon.”

Abueva, in an episode of Tiebreaker Vods’ “2OT” on Saturday, discussed the requirements he needed to complete before the PBA decides on lifting his suspension.

“Actually, tapos na ako sa dalawang session na pinapagawa sa akin, manghingi ng apology sa Board at sa PBA fans, lalo na sa mga nasaktan ko,” he said.

“’Yung community service na kailangan ko ding gawin, mas dinoble ko pa. Kasi opportunity na rin na sa buhay ko na makatulong din kasi di naman ako yung taong mayaman, may kaya, pero alam ko ’yung lugar ko, kung saan ako lulugar,” Abueva added.

The Phoenix Fuelmasters forward said he had also undergone a drug test.

Right now, Abueva is waiting for four more sessions with a psychologist.

“Sayang nga nagkapandemya, di nagtuloy-tuloy ’yung session ko,” the “Beast” said.

Abueva admitted undergoing psychological sessions helped him in dealing with his concerns with his self and family. “Sa dalawang psychology [session] ko, nakatulong sa ’kin at naging komportable buhay ko. Ang dami kong na-improve sa sarili ko about family, about sa pakikisama sa ibang tao,” he added.

Abueva was suspended a year ago due to two incidents: hitting import Terrence Jones and a taunting incident with the girlfriend of TNT KaTropa’s Ray Parks.

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Excited for his return, Abueva said he would give more of himself once he steps again on the hardcourt.

“Ang expectation ko ngayon, makabalik at i-prove sa sarili ko na bumabalik na ako, ’di na ako katulad ng dati. Mas doble pa,” he said. – RC, GMA News