The 2022–23 PBA season or PBA season 47 was the 47th season of 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 ...

(PBA). For the first time in two seasons, the league returned to its regular three-conference format, starting with the Philippine Cup. The Commissioner's and Governors' Cups were the second and third conferences in this season. After the PBA adjusted its calendar again, the association's 47th season started on June 5, 2022, and ended on April 21, 2023. Also for the first time since

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, the season spanned two calendar years. The first activity of the season was the PBA season 47 draft, held on May 15, 2022. The best-attended 2022-23 PBA game took place at the

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in front of an attendance of 54,589.

Executive board

* Commissioner: Willie Marcial * Chairman:

Ricky Vargas Victorico "Ricky" P. Vargas (born February 24, 1952) is a Filipino executive who served as the 10th President of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) from March 5, 2018, after winning over Jose Cojuangco Jr. in a court-ordered elections held o ...

(Representing

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) * Vice-Chairman: Demosthenes Rosales (Representing Terrafirma Dyip) * Treasurer: Raymond Zorrilla (Representing

Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters The Phoenix Fuel Masters is a professional basketball team owned by Phoenix Petroleum, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc., which debuted in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) in the 2015–16 PBA season, 2016 2016 PBA Commissioner's C ...

)

Teams

Changes from 2021: * Alaska Aces franchise bought out by

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, to become as the

Converge FiberXers The Converge FiberXers are a professional basketball team owned by Converge ICT. The team competes in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The franchise began after acquiring the former Alaska Aces franchise on March 23, 2022. History ...

. * Bay Area Dragons, franchise team for the

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, played in the Commissioner's Cup as a guest team.

Arenas

With the relaxation of government restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PBA has returned to playing to different Metro Manila venues. The PBA plans to return to playing games in the provinces, plus an out-of-the-country game, during the Governors' Cup. Game 7 of the Commissioner's Cup finals was held at the

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. Ultimately, during the Governors' Cup, only the

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 ...

was held outside Metro Manila and Rizal, which was hosted by

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Transactions

Retirement

*On June 1, 2022,

Joe Devance Joe Calvin Devance Jr. (born February 19, 1982) is a Filipino-American former professional basketball player. He won 12 championships over the course of his career with the Alaska Aces, the Magnolia franchise and the Barangay Ginebra San Migue ...

announced his retirement from the PBA. Devance played for four teams in his 16 seasons in the league. *On June 7, 2022,

Andre Paras André Alonzo Forster Paras (born November 1, 1995) is a Filipino actor, model, dancer, singer, and former professional basketball player. He is the son of former PBA player Benjie Paras and brother of Kobe Paras. He is the best known for his ...

announced his retirement from the PBA. Paras played for

Blackwater Bossing The Blackwater Bossing is a professional basketball team owned by Ever Bilena, Inc. that is playing in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) beginning in the 2014–2015 season. The franchise started as one of the founding teams in the ...

for only one season. *On September 19, 2022,

Paul Desiderio Andres Paul C. Desiderio (born February 2, 1997) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Abra Solid North Weavers of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). Previously played for the Blackwater Bossing of the Philippine Ba ...

announced his retirement from the PBA. Desiderio played for the

franchise in his three seasons in the league. *On January 7, 2023,

Larry Fonacier Larry Alexander Nacua Fonacier (born May 13, 1982) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He previously served as the team manager for the NLEX Road Warriors of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was drafted fourteent ...

formally retired after being tapped by

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as its team manager. Fonacier played for five teams in his 15 seasons in the league.

Coaching changes

There were no offseason coaching changes; all of the listed changes below occurred mid-season.

Rule changes

The PBA competition committee approved the rule changes for implementation starting in the Philippine Cup games:

Notable events

Pre-season

* The PBA Board of Governors approved the return of the three-conference format this season. *

was re-elected for a fifth consecutive term as the Chairman of the PBA Board of Governors. Bobby Rosales of Terrafirma Dyip was re-elected as Vice Chairman, while Raymond Zorilla of the

was elected as treasurer. Vargas is currently the longest-serving head of the PBA Board of Governors since the presidency of Ginebra San Miguel's Carlos "Honeyboy" Palanca III (1983 to 1986) and the chairmanship of Formula Shell's Reynaldo Marquez (1987 to 1990).

Philippine Cup

* The

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opened its first tournament, the 2022 Aspirant's Cup for the first time in two years on July 7.

Opening ceremonies

The

opening ceremony An opening ceremony, grand opening, or ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the official opening of a newly constructed location or the start of an event.

for this season was held at the

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on June 5, 2022, hosted by

Vhong Navarro Ferdinand Hipolito "Vhong" Navarro (born January 4, 1977), is a Filipino comedian, actor, dancer, recording artist, and television host. He is known for his comedic performances in films such as '' Mr. Suave'' (2003), '' Gagamboy'' (2004), and ...

and

Gretchen Ho Gretchen Ong Ho (; born April 19, 1990) is a Filipino broadcaster, television presenter and former volleyball player. She played collegiate volleyball for the Ateneo Lady Eagles from 2008 to 2013, where she was a member of the "fab five" who ...

The PBA Leo Awards The PBA Leo Awards, formerly known as the PBA MVP Awards Night (1975–1992) and PBA Annual Awards (1993–2002) is an annual awards ceremony of the Philippine Basketball Association to honor the achievements of its players for the season. The w ...

for the 2021 season was held before the opening ceremonies. The first game of the Philippine Cup between the

and the

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was played after the opening ceremonies. Below is the list of team muses:

2022 PBA Philippine Cup

The Philippine Cup started on June 5 and ended on September 4, 2022.

Elimination round

Playoffs

Quarterfinals

*Team has

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. Team 1 only has to win once, while Team 2 has to win twice.

Semifinals

Finals

* Finals MVP:

June Mar Fajardo June Mar Sotto Fajardo (; born November 17, 1989) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He is also known by his nickname "The Kraken" for his extraordinary size a ...

* Best Player of the Conference: June Mar Fajardo

2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

The Commissioner's Cup started on September 21, 2022, and ended on January 15, 2023.

Elimination round

Playoffs

Quarterfinals

*Team has

. Team 1 only has to win once, while Team 2 has to win twice.

Semifinals

Finals

* Finals MVP:

Christian Standhardinger Christian Karl Hermoso Standhardinger (born July 4, 1989) is a Filipino-German professional basketball player who last played for the Terrafirma Dyip of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He has won four List of Philippine Basketball ...

* Best Player of the Conference: Scottie Thompson *Bobby Parks Best Import of the Conference:

Justin Brownlee Justin Donta Brownlee (born April 23, 1988) is an American naturalized Filipino professional basketball player who last played for the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played college basketball for ...

2023 PBA Governors' Cup

The Governors' Cup started on January 22 and ended on April 21, 2023.

Elimination round

Playoffs

Quarterfinals

*Team has

. Team 1 only has to win once, while Team 2 has to win twice.

Semifinals

Finals

* Finals MVP: Mikey Williams * Best Player of the Conference:

*Bobby Parks Best Import of the Conference:

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Rondae Jaquan Hollis-Jefferson (born January 3, 1995) is an American naturalized Jordanian professional basketball player for the TNT Tropang Giga of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). After playing college basketball for the Arizona Wi ...

Awards

Leo Awards

* Most Valuable Player:

(

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) * Rookie of the Year: Justin Arana (

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) * Most Improved Player:

Maverick Ahanmisi Maverick Frankera Ahanmisi (born July 17, 1991) is an American-born Filipino-Nigerian professional basketball player for the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). High school career Ahanmisi spent a year ...

(

) * First Mythical Team: ** Scottie Thompson ( Barangay Ginebra) **

(

) **

CJ Perez Christian Jaymar Perez (born November 17, 1993) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was selected 1st overall in the 2018 PBA draft by Columbian Dyip. He a ...

(

) **

Jamie Malonzo Jamie James Malonzo Orme (born July 31, 1996) is a Filipino-American professional basketball player for the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel of Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Professional career NorthPort Batang Pier (2021–2022) Malonz ...

( Barangay Ginebra) **

( Barangay Ginebra) * Second Mythical Team: **

Calvin Abueva Calvin Abueva (born February 4, 1988) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the NorthPort Batang Pier of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was picked second overall by the Alaska Aces during the 2012 PBA Draft. He w ...

(

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) ** Mikey Williams (

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) ** Robert Bolick ( NorthPort) **

Calvin Oftana Calvin John Oftana (born January 3, 1996) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the TNT Tropang 5G of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played college basketball for the San Beda Red Lions in the NCAA. He plays both the ...

(

) **

Arvin Tolentino Arvin Dave de Leon Tolentino (born November 5, 1995) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Seoul SK Knights of the Korean Basketball League (KBL). He also serves as an assistant coach for the PSP Gymers of the Women's Maharlika ...

( NorthPort) * All-Defensive Team: **

( Barangay Ginebra) **

(

) **

Jio Jalalon Jiovani Nacawili Jalalon (born August 2, 1992) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the NorthPort Batang Pier of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Early life The third of the six children of Vicente Jalalon and Jocelyn N ...

(

) **

Cliff Hodge Clifford Marion "Cliff" Hodge (born February 3, 1988) is a Filipino-American basketball player for the Meralco Bolts of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was selected 4th overall by the Meralco Bolts in the 2012 PBA draft. Semi-p ...

(

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) **

Chris Newsome Christopher Elijah Duque Newsome (born July 25, 1990) is a Filipino American professional basketball player for the Meralco Bolts of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Early life Newsome was born in San Jose, California. He is the sec ...

(

) *

Samboy Lim Avelino "Samboy" Borromeo Lim Jr. (April 1, 1962 – December 23, 2023), nicknamed "The Skywalker", was a Filipino professional basketball player of the Philippine Basketball Association and the national team in the 1980s and 1990s. As a hi ...

Sportsmanship Award:

Kevin Alas Kevin Louie Platon Alas (born November 13, 1991) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the NLEX Road Warriors of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was drafted second overall by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the 2 ...

(

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)

PBA Press Corps annual awards

* Defensive Player of the Year:

(

) * Scoring Champion:

(

) *

Baby Dalupan Virgilio "Baby" Adam Dalupan (October 19, 1923 – August 17, 2016) was a Filipino basketball coach and player. Dubbed "The Maestro", Dalupan was best known for his lengthy coaching tenure with the Crispa Redmanizers and garnered a career tot ...

Coach of the Year:

Tim Cone Earl Timothy Cone (born December 14, 1957) is an American professional basketball coach who leads Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and the Philippine men's national team. He is the most accomplished coa ...

( Barangay Ginebra) * Mr. Quality Minutes:

Jericho Cruz Jericho Xavier Setubal Cruz (born October 11, 1990) is a Filipino-Guamanian professional basketball player for the San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Early life Cruz was born in Pasig of Metro Manila in the Phi ...

(

) *

Bogs Adornado William "Bogs" Adornado (born May 26, 1951) is a Filipino professional basketball coach and former player. He is one of the Philippine Basketball Association's Greatest Players and was inducted to its Hall of Fame in 2005. He was a three-time ...

Comeback Player of the Year:

Roi Sumang Shej Roi R. Sumang (born December 12, 1990) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Zamboanga Sikat of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). Early life He is the eldest of six children of Jess and Sheila Sumang. He grew ...

( NorthPort) * Danny Floro Executive of the Year:

Jojo Lastimosa Isabelo "Jojo" Lastimosa Jr. (born March 10, 1964) is a Filipino professional basketball coach and former player. He is the team manager for the TNT Tropang 5G of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played in the PBA for the Purefo ...

(

) * Order of Merit:

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(

) *All-Rookie Team: ** Justin Arana (

) ** Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser (

) ** Encho Serrano ( Phoenix) ** Tyler Tio ( Phoenix) ** Ato Ular ( Blackwater) * Game of the Season:

vs.

(August 21, 2022, Philippine Cup finals game 1) * President's Award:

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(Gilas Pilipinas)

Cumulative standings

Elimination round

Playoffs

This includes

one-game playoff A one-game playoff, sometimes known as a pennant playoff, tiebreaker game or knockout game, is a tiebreaker in certain sports—usually but not always professional—to determine which of two teams, tied in the final standings, will qualify for a ...

s to determine the last playoff participant.

PBA teams in Asian club competitions

3x3

The 3x3 season started on September 10, 2022, and ended on February 26, 2023.

First conference

Second conference

Third conference

References

External links

PBA Official Website
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