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Scottie Thompson (basketball)
Earl Scottie Carreon Thompson (born July 12, 1993) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He is also the team manager for the Perpetual Altas of the Philippines' NCAA. Early life Thompson was born on July 12, 1993, and was named after Scottie Pippen as his father is a big Chicago Bulls fan. Thompson has American roots through his paternal great-grandfather. Thompson started playing basketball when he was in elementary, but his game took off during his senior year in high school when he played in the Palarong Pambansa (representing Region XI) and was chosen for the Nike Elite Camp. According to him, he had no scholarship offers from top collegiate schools except for Perpetual Help. College career Thompson played college basketball at the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Altas of the NCAA. In his rookie season, he was the Altas' sixth man, averaging 6.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel is a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The most popular team in the league, it is owned by Ginebra San Miguel, Ginebra San Miguel, Inc. (formerly, La Tondeña Distillers, Inc.), a subsidiary of the San Miguel Corporation (SMC). The team is one of three PBA ball clubs currently owned by the SMC group of companies, along with Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots and the San Miguel Beermen. Barangay Ginebra has won 15 PBA championships, the second most overall. La Tondeña, Inc. (renamed, La Tondeña Distillers, Inc., after SMC acquired majority control in 1987) joined the PBA in 1979 as an expansion team. After some rough times during their first few seasons, their fortunes changed when veterans Robert Jaworski and Francis Arnaiz arrived in 1984, following the disbandment of the famed Toyota Tamaraws. With new players like Jaworski being veterans of the game from ages 30–35, Jaworski would also be given t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup
The 2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup, also known as the 2022–23 Honda PBA Commissioner's Cup for sponsorship reasons, was the second conference of the 2022–23 PBA season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The 20th edition of the Commissioner's Cup started on September 21, 2022, and ended on January 15, 2023. The tournament allowed teams to hire foreign players or imports with a height limit of 6'10" (2.08 m). Several games were postponed due to the onslaught of two tropical cyclones Typhoon Karding (Noru) and Tropical Storm Paeng (Nalgae) that both affected the country. Format The following format will be observed for the duration of the conference: * Single-round robin eliminations; 12 games per team; Teams are then seeded by basis on win–loss records. *Top eight teams will advance to the quarterfinals. In case of tie, a playoff game will be held only for the #8 seed. *Quarterfinals: **QF1: #1 vs #8 (#1 twice-to-beat) **QF2: #2 vs #7 (#2 twice-to-beat) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PBA All-Rookie Team
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) All-Rookie Team is an annual Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) honor given since the 2004–05 PBA season, to the top rookie(s) of the season. spin.ph, September 10, 2015 Each All-Rookie Team consists of two backcourt (guards) and frontcourt
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PBA Mythical Team
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Mythical Team is an honor given annually to the best players in each of the five basketball positions: point guard, shooting guard, small forward, Power forward (basketball), power forward and center (basketball), center. A Second Mythical Team was institutionalized in 1984 PBA season, 1984. This honor is given during the PBA's PBA Leo Awards, Leo Awards. Starting from the 2020 PBA season, each Mythical Team consists of two backcourt (basketball), backcourt (guards) and three frontcourt (forwards or centers or both) players. Previously, each Mythical Team would have two guards, two forwards, and a center. Selections Most selections The following table only lists players with at least five total selections. Notes References {{Reflist Philippine Basketball Association awards, Mythical Team Awards established in 1975 1975 establishments in the Philippines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samboy Lim PBA Sportsmanship Award
The Samboy Lim Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Sportsmanship award (formerly known as the PBA Sportsmanship award) is an annual Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) award given since the 1993 PBA season, to the player who most "exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship Sportsmanship is an aspiration or ethos that a sport or activity will be enjoyed for its own sake, and with proper consideration for wikt:fairness, fairness, ethics, respect, and a sense of fellowship with one's competitors. A "sore loser" r ... on the court—ethical behavior, fair play and integrity". Since its inception in 1993, the award has been given to 19 different players and was won thrice by Rey Evangelista, Freddie Abuda and Gabe Norwood. The award was renamed on October 6, 2016 after Samboy Lim, the first recipient of this award. Winners Multiple-time winners References {{PBA Sportsmanship Awardees Sportsmanship Award Sportsmanship trophies and awards Awards established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2024 PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2023–24 season. Highlighting the weekend was the All-Star Game between Team Mark and Team Japeth. Saturday events Obstacle Challenge This edition was exclusive for big men (power forwards and centers). ; Notes *Gold represent current champion. Christian Standhardinger was unable to participate due to vomiting. Ralph Cu was selected as Christian Standhardinger's replacement. Keith Datu was unable to participate due to a medial collateral ligament sprain. Leonard Santillan was selected as Keith Datu's replacement. Three-point Shootout Due to the cancellation of Slam Dunk Contest, the league featured two three-point shootouts, one for guards and one for forwards and centers. Guards edition ; Notes Tyler Tio was unable to participate due to a sprained ankle. Ken Tuffin was selected as Tyler Tio's replacement. Big men edition ; Notes Ari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2023 PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2022–23 season. This was the first PBA All-Star weekend since 2019 as the event has not been held since due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlighting the weekend was the All-Star Game between Team Japeth and Team Scottie. Friday events Obstacle Challenge This edition was exclusive for big men (power forwards and centers). ; Notes *Gold represent current champion. June Mar Fajardo was unable to participate due to a knee injury. Jeepy Faundo was selected as June Mar Fajardo's replacement. Three-point Shootout ; Notes LA Tenorio was unable to participate after undergoing surgery for a sports hernia. Jeremiah Gray was selected as LA Tenorio's replacement. Baser Amer was unable to participate for undisclosed reasons. RK Ilagan was selected as Baser Amer's replacement. Slam Dunk Competition Jamie Malonzo was unable to participate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2019 PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2019 season. The events were held at the Calasiao Sports Complex in Calasiao, Pangasinan. Highlighting the weekend will be the return of the North vs. South format of the All-Star game. Friday events Rookies/Sophomores vs. Juniors game Game Obstacle Challenge First round The winners of each pairing in the first round advanced to the final round. * Beau Belga def. Kyle Pascual * Bryan Faundo def. June Mar Fajardo * Yousef Taha def. Nonoy Baclao * Justin Chua def. Marion Magat * Raymar Jose def. Moala Tautuaa *Russel Escoto def. Prince Caperal Second round * Beau Belga def. Bryan Faundo * Yousef Taha def. Marion Magat * Raymar Jose def. Russel Escoto Final round Three-Point Contest *Gold represent current champion. Slam Dunk Contest *Gold represent the current champion. Sunday events Shooting Stars The team led by Gabe Norwood won th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2016 PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2015–16 season which was held on August 4–7, 2016 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City. This was the fourth All-Star Weekend that was held at the Coliseum, the first since 2009. Schedule of events The All-Star Weekend festivities started on August 4, 2016 with a visit of PBA players in the Heroes Ward of the V.Luna General Hospital, and a meet and greet session with the PBA players at the Ali Mall. The following day, there were the Obstacle Challenge, 3 point shootout, the slam dunk competition and the Blitz game between the Greats and Stalwarts, of which were held at the main venue. On August 6, Saturday, a clinic for referees was conducted in a covered court of Brgy. Pinagkaisahan, Quezon City, followed by a basketball fair and another meet and greet session at the Food Court of the Coliseum. An exhibition game between selected PBA board members and execu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PBA 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 Nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PBA Best Player Of The Conference Award
The Philippine Basketball Association The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines, composed of twelve company-branded Franchising, franchise teams. Founded in 1975, it is the first professional basketball league in Asia ...'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 bloc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
