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Benjie Paras
Venancio Johnson Paras Jr. (born October 2, 1968), better known as Benjie Paras, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and a retired professional basketball player who played for Shell Turbo Chargers and San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He is the only PBA player to win both Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player honors, in a single season (1989). As its star center, Paras led the Shell Turbo Chargers to championship titles. Early career High school Paras played with the San Beda Red Cubs together with Ronnie Magsanoc and Eric Altamirano. Collegiate Paras played for the UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP. In 1986, the UP Fighting Maroons won the championship. Paras played with Magsanoc, Altamirano, Joey Guanio, and future UP champion head coach Goldwin Monteverde under the guidance of Joe Lipa. Professional career Shell Turbo Chargers (1989–2002) Drafted by the Shell Turbo Chargers in 1989, Paras, aptly nicknamed "The Tower of Pow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caloocan
Caloocan, officially the City of Caloocan ( fil, Lungsod ng Caloocan; ), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 1,661,584 people making it the fourth-most populous city in the Philippines. Caloocan is divided into two geographical locations with a total combined area of . It was formerly part of the Province of Rizal of the Philippines' Southern Luzon Region. It comprises what is known as the CAMANAVA area along with cities Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela. South Caloocan is bordered by Manila, Quezon City, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela. Presence of commercial and industrial activities combined with residential areas make it a highly urbanized central business district and a major urban center in the Northern District of Metropolitan Manila. North Caloocan shares its border with Quezon City and Valenzuela, Marilao, Meycauayan and San Jose del Monte in the province of Bulacan, and Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Basketball Association Best Player Of The Conference Award
The Philippine Basketball Association's Best Player of the Conference Award is given to the best local (Filipino or part-Filipino) player at the end of each conference (tournament). It was first awarded in the 1994 All-Filipino Conference. The Best Import Award is given to the best player (non-Filipino) at the end of each import-laden conference. Criteria The method of selecting the Best Player of the Conference is similar on how the season's Most Valuable Player is selected. The criteria used since the 2022–23 PBA season are as follows: *45% average statistical points *30% press and media votes *25% players' votes Statistical points (SP) are computed as follows: *1 SP for every point scored, rebound, assist, steal and blocked shot. *10 bonus points for every game won where the player played up to the semifinals. *15 bonus points for every game won where the player played in the Finals *Deduction of 1 SP for every turnover, 5 SP for every technical or flagrant foul without ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
40 Greatest Players In PBA History
The 40 Greatest Players in Philippine Basketball Association History is a set of players chosen in 2000 and 2015 to commemorate the founding of the Philippine Basketball Association. The first set, known as the 25 Greatest Players in Philippine Basketball Association History was awarded when the league celebrated its 25th anniversary in , during its silver anniversary TV special held at the Araneta Coliseum on April 9, 2000. In 2015, 15 players were added to the list to commemorate the league's 40th anniversary. The awarding was held at the Resorts World Manila on April 8, 2015. The award was rechristened as FAB @ 40 (40th Greatest Players). Criteria The following criteria were used by a committee in selecting players for the first 25 players in the list: *The player must have played at least four (4) full seasons with the league. *The player must be a recipient of a major award (either an MVP or Rookie of the Year awardee or a member of the mythical selection, or all-defensive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of The Philippine Basketball Association's 25 Greatest Players
The 40 Greatest Players in Philippine Basketball Association History is a set of players chosen in 2000 and 2015 to commemorate the founding of the Philippine Basketball Association. The first set, known as the 25 Greatest Players in Philippine Basketball Association History was awarded when the league celebrated its 25th anniversary in , during its silver anniversary TV special held at the Araneta Coliseum on April 9, 2000. In 2015, 15 players were added to the list to commemorate the league's 40th anniversary. The awarding was held at the Resorts World Manila on April 8, 2015. The award was rechristened as FAB @ 40 (40th Greatest Players). Criteria The following criteria were used by a committee in selecting players for the first 25 players in the list: *The player must have played at least four (4) full seasons with the league. *The player must be a recipient of a major award (either an MVP or Rookie of the Year awardee or a member of the mythical selection, or all-defensive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Basketball Association Hall Of Fame
The Philippine Basketball Association Hall of Fame is an institution that honors selected former players and personalities of the Philippine Basketball Association. It was launched on May 29, 2005, during the Reunion Game pitting two teams consisting of the 25 Greatest Players in PBA History. In 2005, it inducted its first 12 members to the group. Inductees Ceremony dates and locations References External links PBA.ph: CRISPA, TOYOTA STALWARTS LEAD INITIAL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES {{coord missing, Philippines Hall of Fame A hall, wall, or walk of fame is a list of individuals, achievements, or other entities, usually chosen by a group of electors, to mark their excellence or fame in their field. In some cases, these halls of fame consist of actual halls or muse ... Basketball museums and halls of fame Halls of fame in the Philippines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Basketball Association
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of twelve company-branded franchised teams. Founded in 1975, it is the first professional basketball league in Asia and is the second oldest continuously professional basketball league existing in the world after the NBA,Bartholomew, Rafe. ''Pacific Rims''. New American Library, 2010, p. 13. established before the "open era" of basketball in 1990 where FIBA allowed longstanding domestic leagues, which mostly had predated the PBA, to become professional. The league's regulations are a hybrid of rules from the NBA and FIBA. The league played its first game at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on April 9, 1975. Its main office is located along Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. Avenue (C-5 road), Eastwood City, Bagumbayan, Quezon City. The San Miguel Beermen have the most PBA championships with 28 titles. Entering the 2022–23 Commissioner's Cup, the San Miguel Beermen, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award
The Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (MVP) is an annual Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) award given to the player(s) voted best of the annual All-Star Game An all-star game is an exhibition game that purports to showcase the best players (the "stars") of a sports league. The exhibition is between two teams organized solely for the event, usually representing the league's teams based on region or d ....--> Winners ** MVP from losing team. *** MVP was Import Player. Multiple time winners References External links {{PBA All-Star Game MVP Award Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Week, Basketball most valuable player awards Awards established in 1989 1989 establishments in the Philippines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 1999 PBA All-Star Weekend is the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The events were held from August 6–8, 1999. Skills Challenge winners *Slam Dunk Competition: Robert Parker of Sta.Lucia *Buzzerbeater event co-champions: Bal David of Brgy.Ginebra and Rodney Santos of Alaska *Three-Point Shootout: Jasper Ocampo of Pop Cola (defeated Roehl Gomez of Alaska, 17-8) *Two-Ball Competition: Johnny Abarrientos and Kenneth Duremdes of Alaska won over the San Miguel pair of Dwight Lago and Robert Duat, 38-30 All-Star Game Rosters Veterans *Benjie Paras * Kenneth Duremdes *Johnny Abarrientos *Alvin Patrimonio *Jerry Codiñera * Marlou Aquino * Bal David *Noli Locsin *Jun Limpot * Dennis Espino *Jeffrey Cariaso * Gerald Esplana *Coach: Tim Cone *Originally, Vergel Meneses and Victor Pablo were selected, but were replaced by Jerry Codiñera and Gerald Esplana because of injuries. Rookies/Sophomores *Jason Webb * Eric Menk *Sonny Alvarado *Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 PBA All-Star Game
The 1994 PBA All-Star Game is the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The events were held on June 12, 1994, at Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay. All-Star Game Rosters North All-Stars: *Johnny Abarrientos (Alaska) * Ato Agustin (San Miguel) *Sonny Cabatu (Tondeña) *Allan Caidic (San Miguel) *Jerry Codiñera (Coney Island) *Gerry Esplana (Sta. Lucia) *Jayvee Gayoso (Tondeña) *Bong Hawkins (Alaska) *Ronnie Magsanoc (Shell) *Vergel Meneses (Swift) *Victor Pablo (Pepsi) *Benjie Paras (Shell) *Coach: Chot Reyes (Coney Island) South All-Stars: *Boy Cabahug (Pepsi) *Romeo dela Rosa (Sta. Lucia) * Rey Evangelista (Coney Island) *Ramon Fernandez (San Miguel) *Abet Guidaben (Shell) *Jojo Lastimosa (Alaska) *Jun Limpot (Sta. Lucia) *Noli Locsin (Tondeña) *Franz Pumaren (San Miguel) *Dindo Pumaren (Pepsi) * Jack Tanuan (Swift) * Alvin Teng (San Miguel) *Coach: Tim Cone (Alaska) Game Skills Challenge Winners *Buzzer-Beater Contest: Ato Agustin (San Miguel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1992 PBA All-Star Game
The 1992 PBA All-Star Game is the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The events were held on May 24, 1992, at The ULTRA in Pasig, coinciding the league's 1992 season. This is also the first All-Star game that featured skills challenge. Skills challenge Three-point shootout Slam Dunk competition All-Star Game Rosters North All-Stars: * Samboy Lim (San Miguel) *Ato Agustin (San Miguel) * Paul Alvarez (Alaska) *Vergel Meneses (Presto) * Allan Caidic (Presto) * Robert Jaworski (Ginebra) *Chito Loyzaga (Ginebra) *Ronnie Magsanoc (Shell) *Benjie Paras (Shell) * Alvin Patrimonio (Purefoods) *Jerry Codiñera (Purefoods) *Manny Victorino (Pepsi) *Coach: Robert Jaworski (Ginebra) South All-Stars: *Dondon Ampalayo (Ginebra) *Dante Gonzalgo (Ginebra) *Pido Jarencio (Ginebra) *Nelson Asaytono (Swift) *Alfonso Solis (Swift) * Boy Cabahug (Purefoods) *Dindo Pumaren (Purefoods) *Romeo dela Rosa (Shell) * Abet Guidaben (Pepsi) *Jojo Lastimosa (Alaska) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989 PBA All-Star Game
The 1989 PBA All-Star Game is the first all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), coinciding the 1989 PBA season. Background PBA Commissioner Rudy Salud organized the league's first all-star game to showcase the younger players that have joined the league from 1988 and 1989, who became standouts in their respective teams against the veteran players, who are mostly in the league since its founding in 1975. , Jaemark Tordecilla, FireQuinito.com, May 19, 2011 Before 1989, exhibition games were held in the provinces, notably in 1982, where the league's players from Luzon (named North All-Stars) were pitted against the league's players from Visayas and Mindanao (South All-Stars) in Cebu. All-Star Game Coaches |
Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Game
The PBA All-Star Game is an exhibition game hosted annually by the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), matching the league's star players using various formats. It is the featured event of PBA All-Star Weekend. The All-Star game was first staged at The ULTRA on June 4, 1989. The starting lineup for each squad is selected by a fan ballot, while the reserves are chosen by a vote among the head coaches of the league's teams. If a selected player is injured and cannot participate, the league officials select a replacement. The head coaches of the teams that entered the season's first conference, the Philippine Cup, are chosen as the coaches of the teams in the All-Star Game. Background The annual All-Star Game was instituted in 1989 and has already evolved into different types of competition, more commonly in the following formats: Philippine national team vs. PBA All-Stars (last played in 2018), Rookies, Sophomores & Juniors (RSJ) vs. Veterans (last played in 2012), and North ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
