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Cone: Abueva 'just broke down and cried'

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While Gilas interim coach Tim Cone admitted the last few days has been a roller-coaster ride for the national squad due to the uncertainty concerning the status of some members of the team, Calvin Abueva seemed to be the most affected after turning emotional on Monday.

Cone shared that the 'Beast', who has been the 'most energetic and most passionate' in team practice, broke down after being told he won't be able to play for Gilas in the upcoming 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China'When we told him last night, he just broke down and cried, that he has no chance , but 30 minutes later, , we do have a small chance, but this is the way it has been, been a roller-coaster for all of us, me, especially,' said Cone during the...

''But at Inspire, we're literally doing practice for three hours, practice, practice, then we take a break, go weights, then rest, then go for another three hours, and Cavin has been amazing, showing passion and wanting to play and wanting to be there,' explained Cone, in raving over the 35-year-old Magnolia forward's commitment to Gilas.Gilas team manager Alfrancis Chua added: 'It's really painful for me because me and Tim talked to the boys to join the team.

 

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