MANILA – TNT Tropang Giga star forward Calvin Oftana is hoping to help the team become a consistent championship contender in the upcoming PBA conferences.
According to the Siaton, Negros Oriental-native gunner, while the Tropang Giga has the tools to complete a PBA Grand Slam this season, he wants his team to take it one conference at a time.
“I don’t want to say that TNT is onto becoming the next dynasty in the PBA, but I can promise our supporters that I am making my own path sa team. I am trying to contribute sa history ng team,” Oftana said in a statement.
“I am making my own road and giving my all hanggang nandun ako sa TNT. I am giving my 100 percent every opportunity na makalaro. Binubuhos ko yun,” he added.
“I want the team to be a top contender for every conference. Gusto ko sana nakakapag-compete tayo sa taas or compete for the title each conference,” he further said.
The former San Beda University Red Lions star also stated that his second PBA championship in the recent PBA Governors’ Cup was sweeter since he became a more matured player.
“Sweeter ‘yung championship kasi ang daming hirap na pinagdaanan ng team,” Oftana said. “Mas masaya din ngayon kasi nung first championship ko buntis pa lang ‘yung asawa ko. Ngayon, nakikita na ng anak ko at naiintindihan na niya ‘yung laro.”
“Merong times na hindi pabor ‘yung outcome ng laro, syempre nafru-frustrate ka. But, as a professional player, you need to know how to overcome those things,” he added.
Oftana also shared that, just like everyone, he also has a social life off the court, uploading TikTok dance videos with his siblings and sharing updates on his official Instagram account powered by TNT.
“Naglalaro tayo para makapagbigay ng saya sa mga ka-tropa natin,” he said. “Kaya talaga ako, kapag may time, I reach out to fans and ka-tropas in game venues and even through virtual platforms.”
“I honestly don’t think about it [status in the PBA]. I’m just focused on what I can do for the team. In my head, ‘yun ang binabayaran sa akin eh, ‘yung maglaro nang maganda para manalo para sa mga ka-tropa, sa management, at para sa family ko,” he added./PN
