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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749046753322PBA Images13.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>NorthPort debutant Calvin Abueva tries to drive against Phoenix’s Jason Perkins in their PBA Philippine Cup game on Wednesday at the PhilSports Arena. PBA Images</div>MANILA — Calvin Abueva’s pal Jason Perkins has nothing but kind words for the ex-Magnolia star, who is now with the NorthPort Batang Pier.Abueva has entered a new page in his basketball career as he joined NorthPort after he was traded by the Hotshots.Perkins said that any team that would secure the services of Abueva would be “lucky.”The two have a storied journey together, having teamed up in Phoenix years ago from 2018-2020. In 2019, both Abueva and Perkins were named to the PBA All-Star Selection.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/6/4/pba-phoenix-beats-northport-in-battle-of-also-ran-teams-2133">READ: PBA: Phoenix beats NorthPort in battle of also-ran teams </a></div>Abueva made his NorthPort debut in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Wednesday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.Phoenix and Perkins emerged triumphant over Abueva and his new squad, 118-107. Perkins led his team with 26 points, eight rebounds, and four assists, while Abueva posted 18 points, seven rebounds, and three assists.“I love playing against Calvin. Calvin’s a player I look up to. He’s a mentor of mine. Learned from his successes and mistakes. Wherever Calvin goes, I think they’re lucky to have him,” said Perkins.Perkins said Abueva’s “extremely high motor” makes the now-Batang Pier gunner a threat on the court.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/5/27/pba-magnolia-acquires-navarro-sends-abueva-balanza-to-northport-1609">READ: PBA: Magnolia acquires Navarro; sends Abueva, Balanza to NorthPort </a></div>“I think Calvin’s like 37 now? But his motor’s extremely high. He’s always high in the scouting report, works hard and he’s always treated everyone with respect, on and off the court. I have nothing but good things to say about Calvin,” Perkins added.&quot;I&#x27;m thankful every time I get to play against Calvin. I really, really enjoy it.&quot;They parted ways after Abueva and several picks were traded to Magnolia in 2021 for Chris Banchero.

"I love playing against Calvin [Abueva]. Calvin’s a player I look up to," said Jason Perkins about his former teammate #PBA

"I love playing against Calvin [Abueva]. Calvin’s a player I look up to," said Jason Perkins about his former teammate #PBA

Jason Perkins on seeing Calvin Abueva in NorthPort uniform: ‘They’re lucky to have him’

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Jason Perkins on seeing Calvin Abueva in NorthPort uniform: ‘They’re lucky to have him’

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published June 04, 2025 10:38 PM PHT

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