2024 MPBL All-Star Game

The 2024 MPBL All-Star Game was an exhibition game played on September 7, 2024, during the 2024 season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). It was the fifth edition of the MPBL All-Star Game, which took place at the Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum in Zamboanga City, the home arena of the Zamboanga Master Sardines.

The North Division won against the South Division for the second consecutive year with a score of 95–91. Will McAloney of the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards was declared the All-Star Game MVP.

All-Star Game

Coaches

The two coaches of each division's highest-ranked team up to that point coached the all-star rosters of their respective divisions. The coaches were unveiled at the All-Star Game itself. The South Division all-stars were coached by Eric Gonzales of the Quezon Huskers. Although the San Juan Knights led the North Division at the time of the event, its all-stars were instead coached by Dennis Pineda of the second-place Pampanga Giant Lanterns.

Lineups

The starters were announced on August 17, 2024. In the North Division, Will McAloney earned his third all-star selection overall and his third as a starter. Reiging MVP and Finals MVP Justine Baltazar alongside Orlan Wamar Jr. earned their second selection as both all-star and starter. Seeing their all-star debuts were Greg Slaughter of the Manila Batang Sampaloc and Laurenz Victoria of the Pasay Voyagers.

In the South Division, Cedric Ablaza of the Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters was selected for a record fourth all-star selection. Ablaza also became a three-time all-star starter together with former MVP Jaycee Marcelino of the hosting Zamboanga Master Sardines, who made his third appearance. Ljay Gonzales and Ximone Sandagon of the Quezon Huskers made their all-star debuts alongside Christian Fajarito of the South Cotabato Warriors.

The reserves were announced two days later on August 19. In the North Division, Robby Celiz of Nueva Ecija was selected as an all-star for the third time. Multiple players earned their second selection, including Jason Ballesteros of the Quezon City Toda Aksyon, Archie Concepcion of Pampanga, Michael Juico of the Pangasinan Heatwaves, Paul Sanga of the Caloocan Batang Kankaloo, and Roi Sumang of the Abra Weavers. Meanwhile, Rabeh Al-Hussaini of Manila, Warren Bonifacio of Pasay, Hesed Gabo of Pangasinan, and Rhinwill Yambing of Quezon City became first-time all-stars.

In the South Division, two players, Levi Hernandez of Batangas City and Larry Rodriguez of South Cotabato, became two-time all stars. Among the players who were given their first all-star selection were Choi Ignacio of Zamboanga and Ryan Sual of the Sarangani Marlins. They were joined by multiple team pairs: Arthur dela Cruz and Mac Tallo of Davao Occidental, Marc Pingris and Kenny Rocacurva of the Biñan Tatak Gel, and Jielo Razon and JP Sarao of the Parañaque Patriots.

The replacements for the South Division were announced on September 3. Renz Palma of the Negros Muscovados replaced Marcelino, who opted out of the event due to personal reasons. Fajarito was unable to play due to health reasons and was replaced by Louie Vigil of the Bacolod City of Smiles. Both Palma and Vigil made their all-star debuts. Four days later, on the day of the All-Star Game itself, it was announced that Pingris and Razon would be promoted to the starting lineup in place of Fajarito and Marcelino, respectively.

Also announced on September 3 were the homegrown picks, a new addition to the MPBL All-Star Game. Each division featured one homegrown pick as an additional player in their roster. Carl Bryan Lacap of the Valenzuela Classic and JJ Caspe of the Mindoro Tamaraws were chosen as the two homegrown selections, with both players also making their all-star debuts.

Christian Fajarito will be unable to play due to health reasons.

Jaycee Marcelino will be unable to play due to personal reasons.

Louie Vigil was selected as Christian Fajarito's replacement.

Renz Palma was selected as Jaycee Marcelino's replacement.

Marc Pingris was promoted to the starting lineup in place of Christian Fajarito.

Jielo Razon was promoted to the starting lineup in place of Jaycee Marcelino.

Game

Pre-game events

All three of the league's traditional pre-game events, including the Executives' Game, Three-Point Contest, and Slam Dunk Showdown, will make a return in this edition.

Executives' Game

The game was won by the South Division Executives for the second consecutive year, beating the North Division executives, 108–91. MPBL founder Manny Pacquiao won his third consecutive Executives' Game MVP award.

Lineups

Game

Slam Dunk Showdown

The contestants for the Slam Dunk Showdown were revealed on August 21, 2024. The format was changed to have two dunks in the final round instead of one.

Three-Point Shootout

The contestants for the Three-Point Shootout were revealed on August 20, 2024. The format was changed to have three rounds instead of two.

; Notes
* Player highlighted in gold is the event's defending champion.

Notes

References

{{2024 MPBL season by team

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