Oct 15, 2020

Paul Lee says Magnolia 'culture' inspires him to lose weight and stay fit

SO, you think Paul Lee looks fit and slim?

Well, you are right.

The Magnolia Hotshots guard says his current weight is a good 20 pounds down from his previous weight a few months back.

"Nag-start ako, nag-timbang ako 215 [pounds]. Nag-reach ko na pinaka-mababa 188-189," Lee said during Thursday's media availability.

The Angas ng Tundo capped Magnolia's fight back from a 22-point deficit against NLEX with a game clinching four-point play in the closing seconds of the Hotshots' 103-100 victory in the PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday at the Smart 5G-powered Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. Lee finished 18 points.

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"Ngayon, nilalaro ko na lang between 191-195 [pounds]. At least ngayon meron ako leeway, minsan magbu-burger ako sa gabi, walang guilt kasi alam mo kaagad na kinabukasan mababawi kaagad," Lee said.

Lee said staying fit has become a personal goal adding his body transformation was inspired by the culture installed by the Hotshots.

That explains why Lee and the rest of the Hotshots are in tip top condition and playing at high level..

"Parang nakikipag-compete kami sa isa't-isa eh. Parang kahiyaan na lang kapag dumating kami sa practice nung nakaraan na wala ka sa kundisyon," Lee said.

"Mahihiya ka rin kung makikita mo si Mark Barroca, si Jio [Jalalon], si Chris Banchero na sobrang kundisyon. Dun pa lang makikita mo na, sa team pa lang namin start na," he added. (PL)

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