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

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