By ADRIAN STEWART CO

TNT Tropang Giga star forward Calvin Oftana aims to guide his team to consistent title contention following their recent championship run in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup.

The Negrense forward stated that, 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.

“I am making my own road and giving my all hanggang nandun ako sa TNT. I am giving my 100 percent [to] 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 with the Tropang Giga was sweeter since he became more mature as a 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,” he said.

Oftana is just focused on what he can do for the team.

“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 said./ASC, WDJ