Paul Rico Galenzoga Maierhofer (born November 4, 1985) is a Filipino former

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player. He last played for the San Miguel Alab Pilipinas of the

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(ABL). He was drafted 2nd overall by the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants in

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Professional career

Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants / B-Meg Llamados

As a rookie with the Giants, he made an immediate impact on the team as an athletic and rebounding combo forward. He was one of the key players that helped former teammate James Yap and the others beat the Alaska Aces in the finals of the 2009–10 PBA Philippine Cup. After winning the Rookie of the Year award in 2010, Maierhofer looked poised for a breakout year. With B-Meg Llamados' (Purefood's Tender Juicy Giant's new name) frontline depleted because of injuries to Marc Pingris,

Kerby Raymundo Kerby Mariano Raymundo (born January 19, 1981) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He last played for the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Known as The Kid, he was a former star player ...

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