tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79184876255160276882024-02-20T07:38:17.393-08:00Basketbolnatin-PBA Awardsjoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-89048966934848516242007-09-10T00:39:00.001-07:002007-09-10T00:39:47.682-07:00Freddie Hubalde<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/freddie_03.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/freddie_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MVP Year(s)</span>: 1977 (Crispa)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">College</span>: Mapua Institute of TEchnology<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">From PBA.ph</span>:<br /><br />How he ever found ways to shine in a talent-laden Crispa squad is a proof of Freddie Hubalde's resiliency. He started out as an undersized forward who loved to score from underneath with his patented undergoal stab. Later on, he took his game outside and developed a medium range bank shot.<br /><br /> In 1977, when Crispa won two championships but fell short of its grand slam try, Hubalde took home his one and only MVP trophy after playing his finest season. He took his skills to several other teams but he was last a factor for the Tanduay ballclub that later disbanded and sold its franchise to Purefoods. There, teamed up with the likes of Mon Fernandez, Padim Israel and Willie Generalao.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-83076110440279802642007-09-10T00:38:00.001-07:002007-09-10T00:38:59.764-07:00Atoy Co<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/atoy_03.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/atoy_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MVP Year(s)</span>: 1979 (Crispa)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">College</span>: Mapua Institute of Technology<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">From PBA.ph</span>:<br /><br />The "Fortune Cookie" told how Crispa would fare in the old days. If he would wax hot from the perimeter, the Redmanizers were unbeatable. He is a member of the 5,000 and 10,000 points club and many feel that if the three-point arc were invented right at the time when the PBA started, Co would have added more points to his all-time total.<br /><br />The one-time MVP capped his career with Great Taste and ventured into movies after his basketball stint. He often played a gun-toting cop or a bad guy firing at will. But the mention of his name will always conjure images of shooting of a different kind.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-6893932068018358722007-09-10T00:37:00.001-07:002007-09-10T00:37:41.823-07:00Ato Agustin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/ato_03.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/ato_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MVP Year(s)</span>: 1992 (San Miguel)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">College</span>: Lyceum of the Philippines<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">From PBA.ph</span>:<br /><br /> <br />When San Miguel took him in 1989, very few expected Ato Agustin to pierce the elite circle of MVP winners, especially since he was plucked from the draft by a San Miguel team that did not really have any job vacancies. But one by one, the beermen´s stalwarts aged or fell prey to injuries and by 1992, Agustin was thrust into the limelight. The Pampangas cager responded with aplomb, using his shooting skills and one-on-one moves to help San Miguel annex the All-Filipino crown.<br /><br />He spent a couple more seasons with the Beermen before transferring to several PBA teams. He played one season in the rival Metropolitan Basketball Association but came back last year with Sta. Lucia. Unprotected by the Realtors in the dispersal draft this year, Agustin was picked by Red Bull to be its captain during its formative years.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-64710372759395419722007-09-10T00:36:00.000-07:002007-09-10T00:37:03.055-07:00Johnny Abarrientos<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/johnny_03.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/johnny_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MVP Year(s)</span>: 1996 (Alaska)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">College</span>: Far Eastern University<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">From PBA.ph</span>:<br /><br />He loved to dance. That's what he told to anybody who was willing to listen to him at the start of his career. The diminutive Abarrientos incorporated his dancing skills with his basketball talent and emerged as Asia's finest point guard. He could beat opponents with a quick first step or pop up for a jumper.<br /><br />But the 5-8 former Far Eastern standout is at his deadliest when directing Alaska's intricate offense. His ability to spot the open man is uncanny and his defensive awareness is so high, bigger guards have a lot of trouble taking advantages of his size. In 1996, after steering Alaska to only the league's fourth triple crown, he became the shortest player ever to take home the MVP trophy.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-2597622735052916372007-09-10T00:35:00.001-07:002007-09-10T00:35:45.258-07:00Bogs Adornado<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/bogs_03.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/bogs_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MVP Year(s)</span>: 1975, 1976 (Crispa)<br /> 1981 (UTex)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">College</span>: University of Santo Tomas<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">From PBA.ph</span>:<br /><br />Everybody remembers how he would bury his classic jumper without any show of emotion. He was like a hired gun from the perimeter. A dead-serious deadshot. He started his career with Crispa where he established himself as one of the league's premier scorer. He suffered a knee injury late in his career nu came back with a vengeance with Tommy Manotoc and U-tex.<br /><br />It was with the Wranglers, who became famous with that longest 16 seconds in basketball history, that Adornado chalked up a third MVP trophy. And the 6-2 shooter accomplished this feat before anybody had even repeated as the league's best individual player.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-17010526881058988842007-09-10T00:26:00.001-07:002007-09-10T00:26:53.245-07:00Bogs Adornado<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/bogs_03.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/bogs_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MVP Year(s)</span>: 1975, 1976 (Crispa)<br /> 1981 (UTex)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">College</span>: University of Santo Tomas<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">From PBA.ph</span>:<br /><br />Everybody remembers how he would bury his classic jumper without any show of emotion. He was like a hired gun from the perimeter. A dead-serious deadshot. He started his career with Crispa where he established himself as one of the league's premier scorer. He suffered a knee injury late in his career nu came back with a vengeance with Tommy Manotoc and U-tex.<br /><br />It was with the Wranglers, who became famous with that longest 16 seconds in basketball history, that Adornado chalked up a third MVP trophy. And the 6-2 shooter accomplished this feat before anybody had even repeated as the league's best individual player.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-66175128120769334342007-09-10T00:25:00.001-07:002007-09-10T00:25:18.657-07:00Vergel Meneses<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/vergel_03.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/vergel_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MVP Year(s)</span>: 1995 (Sunkist)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">College</span>: Jose Rizal College<br /><br />From PBA.ph:<br /><br />Everybody was shocked when he lost to best friend Bong Raverna in the race for the Rookie of the year award in 1992. But everybody understood why. Ravena's team then, San Miguel, had a lot more success than Meneses Presto. But instead of allowing his morale to sag, Meneses continued his meteoric rise and eventually won the MVP award in 1995.<br /><br />A high leaper blessed with a deft shooting touch, a dozen post moves and an eye for the open man, Meneses has been describe by coaches like Ron Jacobs as the most talented player ever to play in the PBA. His career was rocked with several controversies, the last of which split his partnership with the Conception franchise. But whether he was playing the role of Pop Cola's disgruntled superstar or Barangay Ginebra's resident hero, Meneses is a joy to behold.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-82784785109023679632007-09-10T00:24:00.001-07:002007-09-10T00:24:41.718-07:00Robert Jaworski<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/robert_03.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/robert_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MVP Year(s)</span>: 1978 (Toyota)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">College</span>: University of the East<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">From PBA.ph</span>:<br /><br />Nowhere in this part of globe has a man been adored the way Robert Salazar Jaworski has. Although loved and hated in an equal mix, those whose loyalty was firmly rooted in the Big J never wavered in their support, even when time and age had eroded what had been one of the most dynamic skills in the game. Ruggedness was his calling card and his volcanic temper was his signature.<br /><br />But when it came to dealing with the masses and dwelling among his minions, nobody exuded more charisma than Jaworski did. Oftentimes in his prime, his public appeal overshadowed his talent. But he definitely could play. Amidst all those jutted elbows and stuck-out legs was the talent to shoot the ball and pass it with enough savvy to stupendify an entire audience. His popularity later translated into a Senate seat.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-70245575788556654122007-09-10T00:23:00.002-07:002007-09-10T00:24:02.408-07:00Ramon Fernandez<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/mon_03.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/mon_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MVP Year(s)</span>: 1982 (Toyota), 1984 (Beer Hausen)<br /> 1986 (Tanduay), 1988 (SMB/P'Foods)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">College</span>: San Carlos<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">From PBA.ph</span>:<br /><br />Without doubt, he was the greatest player ever to strut his stuff in the PBA. A native of Maasin, Leyte, the 6-4½ beanpole mastered ever skill needed to play the game of basketball. He started out his career in the PBA rivalries. He dueled with Alberto Guidaben, was pitted against Philip Cezar and feuded on and off the court with Robert Jaworski. By the time he ended his career with an All-Filipino championship ring with San Miguel in 1994, the guy nicknamed "El Presidente" and the "Franchise" had neatly stuffed his vast trophy case with four Most Valuable Player trophies. He also ended leading the league in just about every statistical category. In 1989, when his spate of triple-doubles anchored San Miguel's grand slam run, he nearly brought home a fifth MVP.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-13743388174975296142007-09-10T00:23:00.001-07:002007-09-10T00:23:26.875-07:00Philip Cezar<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/philip_03.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/philip_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MVP Year(s)</span>: 1980<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">College</span>: Jose Rizal College<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">From PBA.ph</span>:<br /> <br />He was the original "Sultan of Swat" and the inventor of the stretch lay-up. His extraordinary long arms and his defensive quickness were a nightmarish mix for scorers who he played against during the prime. Despite his size, he was often assigned to guard the likes of Ramon Fernandez. He ranks second in all-time number of shots blocked behind Fernandez and his third in total rebounds and offensive rebounds.<br /><br />In 1980, he won his only MVP trophy with Crispa. He stayed with the Redmanizers until the team disbanded, after which he joined legendary coach Baby Dalupan at Great Taste, where he teamed up with former Crispa teammates Bernie Fabiosa and Atoy Co. He went on to win a seat in public office and had a stint as an assistant to Robert Jaworski at the Ginebra bench.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-57770577591446013872007-09-10T00:22:00.001-07:002007-09-10T00:22:21.505-07:00Kenneth Duremdes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/kenneth_03.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/kenneth_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MVP Year(s</span>): 1998 (Alaska)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">College</span>: Adamson University<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">From PBA.ph</span>:<br /><br />At first, he was heralded as the second coming of Bog Adornado. Later, he unveiled a leaping ability and a perimeter game that had everybody comparing him to Meneses. But in 1998, Duremdes established his own identity and walked away with the league's highest and most elusive individual award, the Most Valuable Player trophy.<br /><br />Earning a reputation as the most destructive offensive weapon in the amateurs, Duremdes joined Sunkist in 1995 and spent two uneventful seasons there under the shadows of Meneses. His transfer to Alaska two seasons later paved the way for his emergence as a certified PBA superstar and his meteoric rise to MVP heights secured his place among the all-time greats.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-62178440066166402022007-09-10T00:17:00.000-07:002007-09-10T00:18:11.189-07:00Alvin Patrimonio<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/alvin_03.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/alvin_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MVP Year(s)</span>: 1991, 1993, 1994, 1997 (Purefoods)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">College</span>: Mapua Institute of Technology<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">From PBA.ph</span>:<br /><br />The Captain has ushered his best days to the door, but every now and then, Alvin Patrimonio will deliver a turn-back-the-time performance that will remind everybody just who exactly he is: A Four-time MVP in the league, Patrimonio was named to the list of 25 greatest players ever not just for his skill, but for his unquenchable desire to win and his willingness to put in a superhuman effort into the game. Patrimonio has earned almost every accolade the league has had to offer and has had his share of championships. He has represented the country as an amateur and a professional and was even the league's flagship when Robert Jaworski retired. A study in adaptability, Patrimonio moved his game further away from the basket when the players at the post got bigger and stronger.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-6039013860326422252007-09-10T00:16:00.000-07:002007-09-10T00:19:08.275-07:00Abet Guidaben<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/abet_03.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/abet_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MVP Year(s)</span>: 1983 (Crispa), 1987 (San Miguel)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">College</span>: San Juan Recoletos<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">From PBA.ph</span>:<br /><br />Often cast as the arch nemesis of Fernandez, Guidaben fuelled their rivalry with a strong inside game and his patented off-the-glass shot from the post. Some say his career may have bloomed even brighter if he had not been involved in heartbreaking - at least on his part - trades with Fernandez.<br /><br />He leads the league in all-time offensive rebounds pulled and games played, and is second to Fernandez in minutes played, defensive rebounds, and total points. The 6-6 center won two MVP trophies, the last with San Miguel, the year before he was traded to Purefoods for Fernandez. He continued his journeyman ways late in his career before finally hanging his jersey after a stint with Shell.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-41453428348043045672007-09-10T00:04:00.000-07:002007-09-10T00:42:02.016-07:00Most Valuable PlayerThe Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) awards the Most Valuable Player award (MVP) at the end of the season. The winner is selected via votes from the press, players, coaches and top PBA officials.<br /><br />Note that from 1975 to 2003, PBA seasons have three tournaments (or conferences), so the regular NBA application of having a regular season MVP and a Finals MVP and the meaning of "conference" doesn't apply here. The season MVP is for the whole season, including the regular season, the playoffs and the Finals of each Conference, although there is a Best Player of the Conference award for each conference, and a Best Import award for conferences where imports are allowed play.<br /><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/mvp-years-1983-crispa-1987-san-miguel.html">Abet Guidaben</a><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/allan-caidic_09.html">Allan Caidic</a><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/alvin-patrimonio_10.html">Alvin Patrimonio</a><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/asi-taulava.html">Asi Taulava</a><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/ato-agustin_10.html">Ato Agustin</a><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/atoy-co_10.html">Atoy Co</a><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/benjie-paras_09.html">Benjie Paras</a><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/bogs-adornado_3875.html">Bogs Adornado</a><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/danny-ildefonso_09.html">Danny Ildefonso</a><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/eric-menk.html">Eric Menk</a><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/freddie-hubalde_10.html">Freddie Hubalde</a><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/james-yap.html">James Yap</a><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/johnny-abarrientos_10.html">Johnny Abbarientos</a><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/kenneth-duremdes_10.html">Kenneth Duremdes</a><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/philip-cezar_10.html">Philip Cezar</a><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/ramon-fernandez_10.html">Ramon Fernandez</a><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/ricky-brown.html">Ricardo Brown</a><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/robert-jaworski_10.html">Robert Jaworski</a><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/willie-miller.html">Willie Miller</a><br /><a href="http://basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com/2007/09/vergel-meneses_10.html">Vergel Meneses</a>joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-22497658774165340232007-09-09T23:53:00.000-07:002007-09-09T23:56:58.271-07:00Jefrey Cariaso<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.alaskaaces.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/profile-cariaso1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.alaskaaces.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/profile-cariaso1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Statistics<br />PPG 12.5<br />RPG 4.7<br />APG 3.2<br /><br /> * Jersey: #22<br /> * Name: Jeffrey Cariaso<br /> * Position: Guard<br /> * Height: 6′2″<br /> * Birthday: September 12, 1972<br /> * Birthplace: San Francisco, California<br /> * Year Started: 1995<br /><br />Player’s Profile:<br /><br />The team’s skipper remains the Alaska Aces’ heart and soul providing the team with his leadership and all-around value. Assistant coach Jojo Lastimosa named him as the player who has taken on the role of the team’s leader not only on the court but also off the court.<br /><br />Cariaso is a key figure in the team’s mission to end its long title drought and his leadership and experience will be crucial in providing stability to the young Alaska squad. His point production may take a dip as the year goes by but his 100 percent effort in every game never wanes.<br /><br />He remains the team’s best perimeter defender and one of the go-to guys on offense especially at crunch time.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-43702575091731578852007-09-09T23:52:00.001-07:002007-09-09T23:53:09.675-07:00Jun Limpot<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pba.ph/images/comprofiler/pur/limpot.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.pba.ph/images/comprofiler/pur/limpot.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Tall, athletic and a deadshot from the perimeter, Zandro "Jun" Limpot took to basketball as a duck to water.<br />A former tennis player, Limpot turned to basketball at the urgings of his uncle, the late Gov. Jose Sering.<br />That decision proved to be wise, as it opened many doors for the young Limpot.<br />After leading De La Salle to the championship, Limpot followed coach Derek Pumaren to Magnolia in the PBL, where he stayed for four years, and won an MVP award in the process.<br />The rest, as they say, is history.<br />Like most of his peers, Limpot made the jump to the PBA, and today, he continues to be one of the most prolific scorers in the league.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-85414405341759462062007-09-09T23:50:00.000-07:002007-09-09T23:51:55.692-07:00Don Don Ampalayo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.mypbl.com/images/ampalayo.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.mypbl.com/images/ampalayo.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />A true-blue Cebuano, Dondon Ampalayo was a player way ahead of his time. At 6-3, Dondon was a deadshot from the three-point range and a turnaround shot artist - a deadly combination that endeared him to basketball fans.<br />Dondon came in board the PABL back in 1985 and suited up for ESQ Marketing. His friendly disposition and winsome smile masked his intensity inside the court.<br />He left the PABL after one year, but his popularity even soared when he joined the never-say-die Ginebra team in the PBA.<br />Like a meteor, Dondon was like a flash of light in the PABL, but he has left enough memories for basketball fans to cherish for years to come.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-60121834212802301392007-09-09T23:49:00.000-07:002007-09-09T23:50:36.048-07:00Leo Austria<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.mypbl.com/images/austria.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.mypbl.com/images/austria.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Today's generation will find it difficult to reconcile Leo Austria, the coach, to the Leo Austria who once upon a time terrorized the PBL hardcourt with his booming triples and gutsy playmaking.<br />But Austria was all that. The former Lyceum Pirate, long before bad eyesight and good coaching skills set in, was a certified PBL superstar who, despite his 5-8 frame, was perhaps one of the finest quarterbacks to ever dribble a basketball.<br />The pride of Sariaya, Quezon, Austria started out as a varsity cager from the Lyceum of the Philippines, playing for the now-defunct MUCAA before moving on to the PABL, the precursor of the PBL.<br />Austria immediately made an impact in the league, and was voted Most Valuable Player in the Ambassador's Cup back in 1984<br />Today, Austria has come back full circle as a coach of Welcoat in the PBL. And just like in his playing days, "coach Leo" remains a winner, having steered the Paintmasters in the recent Challenge Cup.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-42742098835988282602007-09-09T23:43:00.001-07:002007-09-10T00:19:36.211-07:00Danny Ildefonso<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9iby4F_GuFGD1gB2AKjzbkF/SIG=126r7ak2t/EXP=1189243903/**http%3A//www.balitangmarino.com/images/ildefonso.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9iby4F_GuFGD1gB2AKjzbkF/SIG=126r7ak2t/EXP=1189243903/**http%3A//www.balitangmarino.com/images/ildefonso.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MVP Year(s)</span>: 2000, 2001 (San Miguel)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">College</span>: National University<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ROY</span>: 1998 (San Miguel)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">From wikipedia</span>:<br /><br />Ildefonso was discovered after suiting up for his native Pangasinan in the Palarong Pambansa. He played for the NU Bulldogs in the UAAP, teaming up with fellow Pangasinense and later-AGFA and San Miguel teammate Lordy Tugade, leading the Bulldogs to respectable finishes in the UAAP. He later played for AGFA in the Philippine Basketball League but had a difficult time leading the Photokina franchise to the title, losing to Tanduay in championship matches.<br /><br />Ildefonso led the Philippines to a gold-medal in 1997 Southeast Asian Games alongside Rommel Adducul and Ralph Rivera.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-88752409123957395752007-09-09T23:42:00.001-07:002007-09-10T00:20:37.776-07:00Benjie Paras<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/benjie_03.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/benjie_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MVP Year(s)</span>: 1989, 1999 (Shell)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">College</span>: University of the Philippines<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ROY</span>: 1989 (Shell)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">From PBA.ph</span>:<br /><br />There are those who will dispute his first MVP award in 1989, the year San Miguel won a grand slam. In fact, even Norman Black found it funny that the MVP during the triple crown year did not come from the team that accomplished the feat. But what is non-debatable is the fact that Paras is the only player to win the MVP and Rookie of the Year awards in the same season. But his real claim to greatness is his heartwarming comeback story from his self-inflicted downfall. Coaxing himself out of a shell of his self-contentment, Paras won yet another MVP award, 10 Years after the first one launched him to superstardom. And that MVP trophy came in the year when several talented half-Filipinos threatened to duplicate his feat as top Rookie-MVP awardee. The way he defended his sacred space in the record books was truly an inspiring story.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-85713850677738897892007-09-09T23:41:00.001-07:002007-09-10T00:21:00.928-07:00Ricky Brown<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/ricky_03.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/ricky_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MVP Year(s</span>): 1985 (Great Taste)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">College</span>: Pepperdine<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ROY</span>: 1983 (Great Taste)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">From PBA.ph</span>:<br /><br />Very few players could fire up the imagination of the fans the way the "Quick Brown Fox" did. His low-key demeanor and secretive ways had everybody picturing him as some sort of mercenary who came here like a Soldier of Fortune to earn lots of cash and eventually run back home to the United States. He was a lethal scoring machine who could also play the point and nearly led Great taste to a grand slam in 1985, the year he won an MVP trophy.<br /><br />With his great depth from the perimeter, Brown led the league in scoring averages for three straight seasons from 1985 to 1987. He transferred to San Miguel Beer and helped the Beermen win a couple of championships. He was diagnosed with a heart ailment and had to fly back to the US. He is currently married to a Filipina.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-49635060220886612422007-09-09T23:40:00.001-07:002007-09-09T23:40:18.507-07:00Jojo Lastimosa<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/jojo_03.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/jojo_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />He had the personality of Robert Jaworski, but in a smaller case. Half of those who knew him loved him. But the Cagayan de Oro-bred cager was never one who would mind. He had a job to do and he made sure as hell that he did it. His clutch jumper was the most feared in crunchtime situations and he was one those players who took his game from above the rim to outside in the perimeter.<br /><br />In 1988, he won the Rookie of the Year award despite not sharing harmonious relationship with the press, who mistook his serious behavior as outright snobbishness. The height of his career came when he skippered Alaska to a rare grand slam in 1996. This season, he took a shift in career when he severed his ties with Alaska to take on the role of team leader for the rebuilding Pop Cola Squad.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-88665834683769775982007-09-09T23:38:00.001-07:002007-09-10T00:20:07.169-07:00Allan Caidic<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/allan_03.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.pba.ph/images/25greatest/allan_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MVP Year(s)</span>: 1990 (Presto)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">College</span>: University of the East<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ROY</span>: 1987 (Great Taste)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">From PBA.ph</span>:<br /><br />The 6-2 former national team standout will go down as the cager with the deadliest pair of shooting hands ever. His accuracy from the perimeter, especially from beyond the arc, was a story told and retold in the same hushed and awed tone that one would use in narrating myths. But everything about him from his legendary shooting touch to his undying desire to always win was true.<br /><br />He started his career with Great Taste before making a move to San Miguel Beer. He owns the record for the most triples and the highest score by a local in one game. It is not farfetched to believe that those scoring records will weather the trials of time and it will take ages before anybody like him torches the nets of the PBA hardcourts again.joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-21109217170968848382007-09-09T23:30:00.000-07:002007-09-09T23:36:06.322-07:00Kelly Williams<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.google.com.ph/url?q=http://www.filipinasoul.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/kellywilliams.jpg&usg=AFQjCNGdlAqijIqEjH-wErG0xw5vu8hDgg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://images.google.com.ph/url?q=http://www.filipinasoul.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/kellywilliams.jpg&usg=AFQjCNGdlAqijIqEjH-wErG0xw5vu8hDgg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Position Forward<br />League Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)<br />Height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)<br />Weight 215 lb (98 kg)<br />Team Sta. Lucia Realtors<br />Nationality Filipino /United States<br />Born February 2, 1982 (1982-02-02) (age 25)<br />Flag of Michigan Detroit, Michigan, USA<br />Draft 2006<br />Pro career –present<br />Former teams <br />NCAA:<br />Oakland University<br />PBL:<br />Magnolia:<br />PBA:<br />Sta. Lucia Realtorsjoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918487625516027688.post-91941030149301010952007-09-09T23:29:00.001-07:002007-09-09T23:30:54.469-07:00Rich Alvarez<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9G_Rqxu5ORGpbsA222jzbkF/SIG=12kieil1b/EXP=1189492206/**http%3A//www.turbochargers-pba.com/images/players/rich_alvarez.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9G_Rqxu5ORGpbsA222jzbkF/SIG=12kieil1b/EXP=1189492206/**http%3A//www.turbochargers-pba.com/images/players/rich_alvarez.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Position Forward<br />Nickname Sakuragi<br />League Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)<br />Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)<br />Weight 200 lb (91 kg)<br />Team Red Bull Barako<br />Nationality Philippines<br />Born October 30, 1980(1980-10-30)<br />Yokosuka, Japan<br />College Ateneo de Manila University<br />Draft 1st overall, 2004<br />Shell Turbo Chargers<br />Pro career 2004–present<br />Awards Rookie of the Year (2004-2005), PBA Mr. Quality Minutes (2005), PBL Mythical Second Team (2003), PBL Mythical First Team (2002), UAAP Most Valuable Player: 2001joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03793063376650117280noreply@blogger.com0