After doing so vs. ROS in the semis, TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is willing to break his Ramadan fast once again as the Tropang Giga take on Ginebra in the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals.
TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson admitted to breaking his fast in the thick of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals against Rain or Shine.
Speaking to reporters on Monday during the press conference of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals, Hollis-Jefferson explained that he needed to eat and hydrate in the heat of the ROS series, which the Tropang Giga won in five games.
“I only do it on the game day. So, like, right now I'm fasting. But on the game day it's a lot harder because I don't know what day Chot [Reyes] is going to play me 48 minutes. So, I needed to drink some fluids and eat some food to have the proper energy to play 48 minutes,” said Hollis-Jefferson, who is a practicing Muslim and is currently observing Ramadan.
Still, RHJ clarified that some Muslims, especially athletes, do break their fast from time to time so they could perform their duties at the highest level.
But the two-time Best Import assured he is going to make up for the days he broke fast after the holy month of Ramadan.
“And the thing about Islam is you can make up the days. After Ramadan, if you do so happen to break your fast or, you know, a medical condition, you can make up the days,” Hollis-Jefferson said.
Asked if he would break his fast in the upcoming Commissioner's Cup Finals against Ginebra, RHJ answered in the affirmative as he braces for another all-out war against Justin Brownlee and the Gin Kings.
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“Probably so. Probably so. I think the Finals is more important. So, if my body calls for it, I'll probably hydrate up,” he said.
The best-of-seven Finals start on Friday, March 14 at the Mall of Asia Arena.