Philippine Basketball Association Best Players of All Time

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is the longest-running professional basketball league in Asia, having been founded in 1975. With twelve company-branded franchised teams, the PBA is the second oldest continuously professional basketball league in the world behind the NBA.

Since its inception, the PBA has been a cornerstone of Philippine basketball, hosting some of the most memorable moments in the country’s basketball history. From its star-studded rosters to its thrilling finals series, the PBA has provided Filipino basketball fans with decades of excitement and entertainment.

1. Kai Sotto

Career

• High school: Ateneo de Manila, (Quezon City, Philippines)
• NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Adelaide 36ers
• NBL Fans MVP (2022)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Philippines, SEABA U16 Championship, : 2017 Quezon City: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• SEABA U16 Championship
• : 2017 Quezon City: Team

Kai Sotto is a 20-year-old center for the Adelaide 36ers in the NBL. He was born and raised in the Philippines, but played high school basketball at Ateneo de Manila before enrolling at Arizona State University.

Kai Sotto exhibited impressive talent as a freshman at ASU, averaging 13 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 53% from the field and 43% from three-point range. He declared for the NBA draft after his sophomore season, but was undrafted despite being one of the best players available.

Instead of joining an NBA team immediately, Kai decided to play overseas with several teams in Europe over the past two years. After impressing during his trial stint with Italian side Montepaschi Siena this year, he signed with Adelaide on July 1st 2020. 

Kai has already made an immediate impact for Adelaide: he averaged 14 points and 12 rebounds per game during their preseason campaign (which ended prematurely due to injuries), earning him selection to represent Australia at this year's FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Uruguay next month.

With some excellent performances behind him and plenty of potential still remaining, there's no doubt that Kai Sotto is destined for stardom - whether it be in the NBA or overseas where he can truly show off his skills.

Also Played For: adelaide 36ers

2. Ramon Fernandez

Career

• College: University of San Carlos
• PBA draft: 1975 / Elevated
• Selected by the Toyota Comets
• Playing career: 1972–1994
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 10, 19
• 19× PBA champion (1975 First, 1975 Second, 1977 Invitational, 1978 All-Filipino, 1978 Invitational, 1979 Invitational, 1981 Open, 1982 Reinforced Filipino, 1982 Open, 1986 Reinforced, 1986 All-Filipino, 1987 Open, 1988 Reinforced, 1989 Open, 1989 All-Filipino, 1989 Reinforced, 1992 All-Filipino, 1993 Governors', 1994 All-Filipino), 6× PBA All-Star (1989–1994), 4× PBA Most Valuable Player (1982, 1984, 1986, 1988), 13× PBA Mythical First Team (1976–1982, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992), 3× PBA Mythical Second Team (1985, 1987, 1990), 2× PBA scoring champion (1983–1984), PBA's 25 Greatest Players, PBA's 40 Greatest Players, PBA Hall of Fame Class of 2005, No. 19 retired by the San Miguel Beermen
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  Philippines, FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship, : 1972 Manila: Team competition, FIBA Asia Championship, : 1973 Manila: Team competition, Asian Games, : 1990 Beijing: Team competition
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship
• : 1972 Manila: Team competition
• FIBA Asia Championship
• : 1973 Manila: Team competition
• Asian Games
• : 1990 Beijing: Team competition

Ramon Fernandez was a highly successful player in the PBA, playing for Toyota and San Miguel Corporation. Fernandez was a strong center and power forward who averaged over 20 points per game in his career.

Fernandez was one of the most decorated players in the PBA, winning numerous awards including three Mythical Awards. Fernandez retired from the PBA in 1994, after playing for Toyota for 17 years. Fernandez currently works as a basketball coach in the Philippines.

Ramon Fernandez is a retired PBA player. Fernandez played for the Purefoods Hotdogs, San Miguel Beermen, and Tanduay Rhum Makers. 

Fernandez won several championships with the Purefoods Hotdogs and San Miguel Beermen. Fernandez was also an All-Star with the PBA. Fernandez was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2005.

Fernandez is currently a commentator for the PBA. Ramon Fernandez is a legends in the Philippine Basketball Association.

3. Robert Jaworski

Career

• College: University of the East
• PBA draft: 1975 / Elevated
• Selected by the Toyota Comets
• Playing career: 1967–1998
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 7
• Coaching career: 1984–1998
• Career Highlights (PBA / UAAP), PBA Most Valuable Player (1978), 13× PBA champion (1975 First, 1975 Second, 1977 Invitational, 1978 All-Filipino, 1978 Invitational, 1979 Invitational, 1981 Open, 1982 Reinforced Filipino, 1982 Open, 1986 Open, 1988 All-Filipino, 1991 First, 1997 Commissioner's), 6× PBA Mythical First Team (1977–1981, 1986), 2× PBA Mythical Second Team (1985, 1988), 2× PBA All-Defensive Team (1985, 1988), 4× PBA All-Star (1989–1992), 5× PBA All-Star Coach (1990–1992, 1996–1997), PBA 25 Greatest Players of All Time, PBA 40 Greatest Players of All Time, PBA All-time leader in career assists, PBA Hall of Fame Class of 2005, 2x UAAP champion (1965, 1966), UAAP Most Valuable Player (1966), UAAP Rookie of the Year (1964), No. 7 retired by Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  Philippines, FIBA Asia Championship, : 1967 Seoul: Team, : 1969 Bangkok: Team, : 1971 Tokyo: Team, : 1973 Manila: Team, Head coach for  Philippines, Asian Games, : 1990 Beijing: Team competition
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• FIBA Asia Championship
• : 1967 Seoul: Team
• : 1969 Bangkok: Team
• : 1971 Tokyo: Team
• : 1973 Manila: Team
• Head coach for  Philippines
• Asian Games
• : 1990 Beijing: Team competition

Robert Jaworski was a senator of the Philippines from 1998 to 2004. He was born in Baguio, Benguet and was a member of the Lakas-CMD political party. He was married to Evelyn Bautista.

He died in 2004 at the age of 76. Robert Jaworski was a point guard who played in the PBA for over 20 years. He was a member of the Toyota Comets from 1975 to 1998 and won three PBA titles with the team.

He also won a bronze medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics. After retiring from playing, he became a coach for the Ginebra San Miguel for eight years. He is currently the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA.

4. Alvin Patrimonio

Career

• College: Mapúa Institute of Technology
• PBA draft: 1988 / direct hire
• Selected by the Purefoods Hotdogs
• Playing career: 1988–2004
• Position: Power forward
• As player:, 6x PBA champion (1990 Third, 1991 All-Filipino, 1993 All-Filipino, 1994 Commissioner's, 1997 All-Filipino, 2002 Governors'), 4x PBA Most Valuable Player (1991, 1993, 1994, 1997), 10x PBA Mythical First Team (1989–1994, 1996–1998, 2000), PBA Mythical Second Team (1995), 3x PBA Best Player of the Conference (1994 Commissioner's Cup, 1996 All-Filipino Cup, 1997 Governors' Cup), PBA Press Corps Newsmaker of the Year (1993), PBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (1991), 12x PBA All-Star (1989–1993, 1995–2001), PBA's 25 Greatest Players, PBA's 40 Greatest Players, 3× PBA Scoring Champion (1992–1993, 1998), No. 16 retired by Magnolia Hotshots, 2x NCAA Philippines Most Valuable Player (1985, 1986), 3x PABL champion (1986 Filipino, 1987 Freedom, 1988 International Invitational), , As executive:, , 8x PBA champion (2006 Philippine, 2009–10 Philippine, 2012 Commissioner's, 2013 Governors', 2013–14 Philippine, 2014 Commissioner's, 2014 Governors', 2018 Governors'), Grand Slam champion (2013–14)
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  Philippines, Asian Games, : 1986 Seoul: Team competition, : 1990 Beijing: Team competition, : 1998 Bangkok: Team competition
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• Asian Games
• : 1986 Seoul: Team competition
• : 1990 Beijing: Team competition
• : 1998 Bangkok: Team competition

Alvin Patrimonio is a basketball team manager for the Magnolia Hotshots. He played college basketball for Mapua Institute of Technology. He was drafted in 1988 and played for the Barangay Ginebra Kings and the Meralco Bolts before joining the Magnolia Hotshots in 2001.

He was a member of the Philippines national team that competed in the 1996 and the 2004 Olympic games. He is married and has two children. 

Patrimonio is a member of the Lakas–CMD political party. Alvin Patrimonio is best known for his time with the Purefoods Hotdogs, where he was a six-time PBA champion and four-time MVP.

He also played in the PBA All-Star Game 11 times and was a member of the 25 Greatest Players list. He later coached the UST Growling Tigers and the NU Bulldogs before taking over as head coach of the Philippine national team in 2018.

5. Allan Caidic

Career

• High school: Roosevelt College
• College: University of the East
• PBA draft 1987 Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Great Taste Coffee Makers
• Playing career: 1987–1999
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 8
• As player:, 5× PBA champion (1985 Reinforced, 1987 All-Filipino, 1990 All-Filipino, 1993 Governors', 1994 All-Filipino), PBA Most Valuable Player (1990), PBA Rookie of the Year (1987), 6× PBA Mythical First Team (1987–1991, 1995), 2× PBA Mythical Second Team (1993–1994), PBA Best Player of the Conference (1995 Governors'), 5× PBA Scoring Champion (1988–1991, 1995), 7× PBA All-Star (1989–1995), PBA All-Star Game MVP (1993), PBA Three-Point Shootout champion (1992), PBA 25 Greatest Players of All Time, 40 PBA Greatest Players, PBA Hall of Fame Class of 2009, 3x UAAP champion (1982, 1984, 1985), 3x UAAP Most Valuable Player (1982, 1984, 1985), 4x UAAP Mythical Five (1982, 1984–1986), 2x Asian Games Basketball Mythical Five Selection, PBL 20 Greatest Players of All-Time, FIBA Asia Cup MVP (1985), , As assistant coach, , PBA champion (2008 Fiesta), UAAP champion (2013), , As executive (team manager):, , 2× PBA champion (2004 Fiesta, 2004–05 Philippine)
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  Philippines, Southeast Asian Games, : 1985 Bangkok: Team competition, FIBA Asia Cup, : 1985 Kuala Lumpur: Team competition, Asian Games, : 1986 Seoul: Team competition, : 1990 Beijing: Team competition, : 1998 Bangkok: Team competition
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• Southeast Asian Games
• : 1985 Bangkok: Team competition
• FIBA Asia Cup
• : 1985 Kuala Lumpur: Team competition
• Asian Games
• : 1986 Seoul: Team competition
• : 1990 Beijing: Team competition
• : 1998 Bangkok: Team competition

Allan Caidic is a Filipino-American shooting guard who played in the PBA for the Great Taste Coffee Makers and Presto Tivoli. Caidic was drafted first overall by the Great Taste Coffee Makers in the 1987 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Draft.

Caidic played for the Magnolia and Northern Consolidated Cement in the 1984-1985 PBA season. Caidic transferred to the Great Taste Coffee Makers in the 1986 PBA season. Caidic was a prolific scorer in the PBA, averaging 21.5 points per game in his 11-year career.

Caidic was named Best Player of the Conference twice, in the 1988 PBA season and the 1992 PBA season. 

After he retired from playing, Caidic served as the head coach of the San Miguel Beermen in the PBA Developmental League (PBA D-League) from 2004-2008. Caidic was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2018.

6. Johnny Abarrientos

Career

• College: Far Eastern University
• PBA draft 1993 Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Alaska Milkmen
• Playing career: 1993–2010
• Position: Point guard
• Coaching career: 2007–present
• As player:, 12x PBA champion (1994 Governors', 1995 Governors', 1996 All-Filipino, 1996 Commissioner's, 1996 Governors', 1997 Governors', 1998 All-Filipino, 1998 Commissioner's, 2000 All-Filipino, 2002 All-Filipino, 2003 Reinforced, 2007 Philippine), PBA Most Valuable Player (1996), PBA Best Player of the Conference (1997 Commissioner's), 2x PBA Finals Most Valuable Player (1996 Governors', 1997 Governors'), 6x PBA Mythical First Team (1994-1999), PBA Mythical Second Team (2003), 8x PBA All-Star (1994–2001), 5x PBA All-Defensive Team (1994, 1996-1997, 1999, 2005), PBA Two-Ball Competition Co-Champion (w/ Kenneth Duremdes; 1999), PBA Grand Slam champion (1996), PBA's 25 Greatest Players, PBA's 40 Greatest Players, PBA All-time leader in career steals, 2× UAAP champion (1991, 1992), UAAP Most Valuable Player (1991), UAAP Rookie of the Year (1989), 4× PBL champion (1990 Challenge, 1991 Maharlika, 1992 Philippine, 1992 Invitational), 3× PBL MVP (1990 Challenge, 1991 Challenge, 1992 Invitational), No. 14 retired by the Alaska Aces, No. 14 retired by the FEU Tamaraws, , As assistant coach, , 6x PBA champion coach (2012 Commissioner's, 2013 Governors', 2014 Philippine, 2014 Commissioner's, 2014 Governors', 2018 Governors'), UAAP champions (2015)
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  Philippines, Asian Games, : 1998 Bangkok: Team competition
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• Asian Games
• : 1998 Bangkok: Team competition

Johnny Abarrientos is an assistant coach for the Magnolia Hotshots in the Philippine Basketball Association. Abarrientos played point guard in the PBA for a total of 11 seasons, starting with the Alaska Aces in 1993.

He was selected by the Alaska Milkmen with the third overall pick in the 1993 PBA Draft. Abarrientos played for the Aces, the San Miguel Beermen, the Talk ‘N Text Phone Pals, and the Star Hotshots during his career. 

He coached the Talk ‘N Text Phone Pals and the Star Hotshots in the PBA before joining the Magnolia Hotshots in 2007.

Abarrientos was named assistant coach of the Philippine national team in 2009. He has also served as head coach of the Philippine U-18 team and the Philippine U-16 team. Abarrientos is married and has four children. 

Johnny Abarrientos is a Filipino-American retired professional basketball player who played for the San Miguel Beermen, Coca-Cola Tigers, Barangay Ginebra Kings, and FEU Tamaraws.

Abarrientos played college basketball at Louisiana State University before being drafted in the first round of the 1994 PBA Draft by the San Miguel Beermen. 

He is a seven-time PBA champion, winning with the San Miguel Beermen (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000), Coca-Cola Tigers (2002), and Barangay Ginebra Kings (2007, 2010). 

Abarrientos was also a two-time PBA All-Star (1994, 1995), five-time PBA All-Defensive Team selection (1994, 1996-1997, 1999, 2005), and PBA Grand Slam champion (1996). He retired in 2011 after playing with the FEU Tamaraws and Magnolia Hotshots in the PBA D-League.

7. Bogs Adornado

Career

• College: University of Santo Tomas
• PBA draft: 1975 / Elevated
• Selected by the Crispa Redmanizers
• Playing career: 1970–1987
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 11, 33
• Coaching career: 1988–present
• As player:, 10× PBA champion, FIBA Asia Cup MVP (1973), PBA Hall of Fame Class of 2005, PBA's 25 Greatest Players, 3× PBA Most Valuable Player (1975, 1976, 1981), 7× PBA Mythical First Team (1975–76, 1980–85), PBA Mythical Second Team (1984), 5× PBA Scoring Champion, , As head coach:, , PBL champion (1991 PBL Maharlika Cup)
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  Philippines, FIBA Asia Cup, : 1973 Manila: Team competition
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• FIBA Asia Cup
• : 1973 Manila: Team competition

Bogs Adornado was a versatile small forward who played for Crispa, Shell, and Great Taste during his playing career. Bogs Adornado was drafted by the Crispa Redmanizers in 1975, and played for them until 1987.

After his playing career, Bogs Adornado became a coach and has been coaching since 1988. Bogs Adornado is widely respected in the Philippines basketball community, and is considered one of the country's greatest basketball players.

Bogs Adornado is 71 years old, and continues to coach and play in charity games. The son of a coach and a nurse, Bogs Adornado started playing basketball at the age of 5. He would go on to play for the Hills Bros, Alaska Milkmen, Crispa 400 and Adamson Falcons, where he was named head coach in 2019.

Bogs was a ten-time PBA champion, three-time MVP, and a seven-time scoring champion. He was also a member of the PBA’s 25 Greatest Players and the PBA’s Mythical First and Second Teams.

8. Benjie Paras

Career

• High school: San Beda College
• College: University of the Philippines Diliman
• PBA draft 1989 Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Formula Shell
• Playing career: 1989–2003
• Position: Center
• As player:, 4x PBA champion (1990 First, 1992 First, 1998 Governors', 1999 All-Filipino), 2× PBA Most Valuable Player (1989, 1999), PBA Rookie of the Year (1989), PBA Comeback Player of the Year (1999), PBA Best Player of the Conference (1999 Commissioner's), PBA Finals Most Valuable Player (1998 Governors'), 5× PBA Mythical First Team (1989–1991, 1995, 1999), 3× PBA Mythical Second Team (1992, 1994, 1996), 10× PBA All-Star (1989–1992, 1994–1999), 2× PBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (1994, 1999), PBA Slam Dunk Team Co-champion (1995), PBA Hall of Famer (Class of 2013), PBA 25 Greatest Players of All Time, 40 PBA Greatest Players, PABL champion (1988 Maharlika), 2x PABL Most Valuable Player (1988 International, 1988 Maharlika), , As assistant coach:, , 6x NCAA champions (2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  Philippines, Asian Games, : 1990 Beijing: Team competition
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• Asian Games
• : 1990 Beijing: Team competition

Benjie Paras is one of the most decorated players in the history of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He is a three-time PBA MVP and two-time PBA champion.

Paras was the number one pick in the 1989 PBA Draft and he spent nine seasons with the Shell Turbo Chargers. He was a key player for the team and led them to two championships in the 1990 and 1991 seasons.

Paras moved to San Miguel Beermen in 2002 and helped them win two more championships in the 2003 and 2004 seasons. He retired from playing in 2003 and took up coaching duties with the team. Paras is now a television commentator and he also owns a basketball training center.

He is a popular figure in the Philippines and he is often invited to speak at various events. Benjie Paras is a former professional basketball player who played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). 

He is probably most well-known for his time spent with the San Beda Red Lions, where he helped lead the team to three PBA championships. Paras was also a valuable contributor to the UP Fighting Maroons, who won two PBA championships during his time there. 

He was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2013. Paras currently works as an assistant coach for the San Beda Red Lions.

9. Atoy Co

Career

• College: Mapúa Institute of Technology
• Playing career: 1975–1988
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Coaching career: 1989–1991, 2012–present
• As player:, 15× PBA champion, PBA Most Valuable Player (1979), PBA Hall of Fame Class of 2005, PBA's 25 Greatest Players, 9× PBA Mythical First Team (1975–1977, 1979–1984), , As head coach:, , 2× PBL champion (1990 PBL Challenge Cup, 1991 PBL Maharlika Cup), , As commissioner:, , 1st commissioner of the UNTV Cup (2013–present)

Atoy Co is a Filipino professional basketball player who played in the Philippines and internationally. He played for Crispa Redmanizers from 1972 to 1984, then played for Manila Beer Brewmasters from 1985 to 1986.

He then played for Great Taste/Presto Ice Cream from 1987 to 1988. He returned to the Philippines to play for the Crispa Redmanizers from 1989 to 1991. He then became head coach of the UP Fighting Maroons from 2012 to present.

He was inducted into the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Hall of Fame in 2009. He is married and has two children. He is 6' 2" and weighs 168 pounds. He has coached the UP Fighting Maroons to a PBA championship in 2014.

Atoy Co played 15 seasons in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) as a player and coach, winning two championships and accolades along the way. In 2013, Atoy Co was appointed as the tournament's first commissioner, presiding over the UNTV Cup - now known as the PBA Governors' Cup.

Coaching stints include two seasons with Crispa 400 (PBL) and twelve with Mapua Cardinals (NCAA). Co is a two-time PBA Most Valuable Player and a nine-time PBA Mythical First Team selection. 

Co has also been a part of the Philippine Olympic Committee and was a part of the country's delegation to the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

10. Ricardo Brown

Career

• High school: Edwardsville, (Edwardsville, Illinois)
• College: , Centenary (1975–1976), Yavapai JC (1976–1977), Pepperdine (1978–1980)
• NBA draft 1979 / Round: 3 / Pick: 59th overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 1980–1990
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 23
• 1983–1987: Great Taste Coffee Makers
• 1988–1990: San Miguel Beermen
• 8× PBA champion (1984 Second All-Filipino, 1984 Invitational, 1985 Open, 1985 All-Filipino, 1987 All-Filipino, 1988 Open, 1988 Reinforced, 1989 Reinforced), PBA Most Valuable Player (1985), PBA Rookie of the Year (1983), PBA Mythical Five (1983), 4× PBA Mythical First Team (1984–1986, 1988), PBA Mythical Second Team (1987), 3× PBA scoring champion (1985–1987), PBA All-time Scoring Average leader, PBA All-time Assists Average leader, PBA's 25 Greatest Players, PBA Hall of Fame in 2009

Ricardo Brown was born on May 22, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York. Brown attended high school at Edwardsville in Edwardsville, Illinois, before going on to play college basketball at Centenary and Yavapai JC.

Brown was selected by the Houston Rockets in the 1979 NBA Draft and played in the NBA for six seasons. Brown is best known for his time with the Rockets, where he was a two-time All-Star and led the team to the playoffs twice.

Brown retired from professional basketball in 1990. He currently works as a basketball analyst for TNT. Brown is married and has two children. Brown is a former PBA player and one of the most decorated players in the league's history.

He is a 8-time champion and 3-time scoring champion. Brown was known for his hustle and play-making abilities on the court. He was also a tough defender. Brown is one of only a few players to have won both the MVP and scoring titles in the PBA.

Brown has been inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2009. He currently works as a commentator for the PBA.

11. James Yap

Career

• High school: Bacolod Tay Tung High School, Iloilo Central Commercial High School
• College: University of the East
• PBA draft 2004 Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs
• Playing career: 2004–present
• 2004–2016: Star Hotshots
• 2016–2021, 2023–present: Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
• 7× PBA champion (2005–06 Philippine, 2009–10 Philippine, 2012 Commissioner's, 2013 Governors' 2013–14 Philippine, 2014 Commissioner's, 2014 Governors'), 4× PBA Finals MVP (2009–10 Philippine, 2012 Commissioner's, 2014 Commissioner's, 2014 Governors'), 2× PBA Most Valuable Player (2006, 2010), PBA Best Player of the Conference (2009–10 Philippine), 16× PBA All-Star (2004–2019), PBA All-Star Game MVP (2012), 3× PBA Mythical First Team (2006, 2010, 2012), PBA Mythical Second Team (2011), PBA All-Rookie Team (2005), 2× PBA Three-Point Shootout champion (2009, 2018), PBA Scoring Champion (2009), UAAP Most Valuable Player (2003), 2× UAAP Mythical Five (2002, 2003)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Philippines, Southeast Asian Games, : 2003 Ho Chi Minh: Team, William Jones Cup, : 2007 Taipei: Team, SEABA Championship, : 2009 Medan: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• Southeast Asian Games
• : 2003 Ho Chi Minh: Team
• William Jones Cup
• : 2007 Taipei: Team
• SEABA Championship
• : 2009 Medan: Team

James Yap is a member of the San Juan City Council from the 1st district and is currently the incumbent. Yap is a member of the PDP-Laban political party.

Yap was born in Escalante, Negros Occidental, Philippines in 1982. Yap attended the Ateneo de Manila University where he received his degree in Business Administration.

James Yap began his political career as a member of the San Juan City Council in 2012. Yap is a vocal advocate for the city's development and is currently working to improve infrastructure and enhance the city's economic climate.

James Yap is married and has two children. James Yap is a strong advocate for the city's youth and has launched several initiatives to better their lives. James Yap is currently serving his third term as a San Juan City Councilman.

12. Philip Cezar

Career

• College: Jose Rizal College
• PBA draft: 1975 / Elevated
• Selected by the Crispa Redmanizers
• Playing career: 1975–1991
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 18
• As player:, 15× PBA champion (1975 All-Philippine, 1976 First, 1976 Second, 1976 All-Philippine, 1977 All-Filipino, 1977 Open, 1979 All-Filipino, 1980 All-Filipino, 1981 Reinforced Filipino, 1983 All-Filipino, 1983 Reinforced Filipino, 1983 Open, 1984 First All-Filipino, 1987 All-Filipino, 1991 First), MICAA champion (1974), PBA Most Valuable Player (1980), 7× PBA Mythical First Team (1976, 1978–1981, 1983, 1987), 2× PBA Mythical Second Team (1984, 1985), 4× PBA All-Defensive Team (1985–1988), PBA Hall of Fame, , As head coach:, , 2× MBA champion (2000, 2001 First Phase), , As assistant coach:, , PBA champion (1997 Commissioners')

Philip Cezar is a former Vice Mayor of San Juan, Metro Manila who served from June 30, 1992 to June 30, 2001. He was succeeded by Boy Celles in 2001. Philip is married to Ma.

Theresa April Cezar. He played basketball in college and was a part of the Philippine national team in the 1975 Asian Games. Philip was born on December 1, 1952 in Manila, Philippines.

He has served as a City Councilor for San Juan, as well as the Vice Mayor of Metro Manila. Philip is a member of the Philippine National Democratic Party. Philip is currently a vice president of the Philippine Sport Commission.

Philip has actively campaigned for the Philippine Olympic Team in recent years. He was born on March 23, 1956 in Manila, Philippines. He played for the Crispa Redmanizers from 1974 to 1984. He was drafted by the Shell Helix Oilers in the 1985 PBA Draft but did not play for them.

He was elevated to the Great Taste/Presto in 1987 and then the Añejo Rhum/Ginebra San Miguel in 1989. He retired from playing in 1991. He became the assistant coach of the Ginebra San Miguel from 1992 to 1998. 

He returned to coaching in 1999 with the San Juan Knights. In 2018, he was appointed the head coach of the Manila Stars. As a player, Philip Cezar was known for his shot-blocking ability and his strong rebounding.

13. Jerry Codiñera

Career

• College: University of the East
• PBA draft: 1988
• Selected by the Purefoods TJ Hotdogs
• Playing career: 1988–2005
• Position: Center
• Coaching career: 2006–present
• 5× PBA champion (1990 Third, 1991 All-Filipino, 1993 All-Filipino, 1994 Commissioner's, 1997 All-Filipino), PBA Defensive Player of the Year (1994), 2× PBA Sportsmanship Award (1994, 1996), 2× PBA Best Player of the Conference (1994 All-Filipino, 1998 Governors'), 11× PBA All-Star (1989–1999), 10× PBA All-Defensive Team (1989–1998), 3× PBA Mythical First Team (1993–1994, 1998), 5× PBA Mythical Second Team (1988–1989, 1991–1992, 1997), PBA 25 Greatest Players of All Time (2000), 40 Greatest Players in PBA History, Member of the PBA 10,000 points club, Member of the PBA 5,000 points club, Member of the PBA 2,000 defensive rebound club, Member of the PBA 2,000 offensive rebound club, Member of the PBA 1,000 offensive rebound club, PBA All-time leader in career offensive rebounds, 2x PABL champion (1986 Founder's, 1987 Maharlika), PABL Most Valuable Player (1985 Challenge to Champion's), PBL 20 Greatest Players of All-Time (2003), 2x UAAP Champion (1984–1985), No. 44 retired by Purefoods
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing the  Philippines, ABC Championship, : 1985 Kuala Lumpur: Team, Asian Games, : 1986 Seoul: team
• Men's Basketball
• Representing the  Philippines
• ABC Championship
• : 1985 Kuala Lumpur: Team
• Asian Games
• : 1986 Seoul: team

Codiñera started his professional basketball career with the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants in 1988. He played with Mobiline Phone Pals in 1999 and FedEx Express in 2002.

He then became the head coach of the Teletech Titans in 2006. In 2007, Codiñera led the Titans to the Philippine Cup championship. In 2008, he led the Titans to a third-place finish in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.

In 2009, Codiñera led the Titans to the PBA Governors' Cup championship. In 2010, he led the Titans to the PBA Finals, where they lost to the Magnolia Hotshots. Codiñera was named the 2010 PBA Coach of the Year. Codiñera is the head coach of the San Miguel Beermen in the PBA.

Codiñera was a 5-time PBA champion and 2-time PBA Defensive Player of the Year. Codiñera was also a 10-time PBA All-Star and 3-time PBA Mythical First Team. Codiñera is also a member of the PBA 10,000 points club and 5,000 points club.

14. Vergel Meneses

Career

• College: Jose Rizal College
• PBA draft 1992 Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Presto Ice Cream
• Playing career: 1992–2006
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• 3x PBA champion (1993 Commissioner's, 1995 All-Filipino, 1995 Commissioner's), PBA Most Valuable Player (1995), PBA Most Improved Player (1993), 3x PBA Best Player of the Conference (1994 Governors', 1995 All-Filipino, 1995 Commissioner's), 4x PBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (1995, 1998, 2000, 2003), 2x PBA Mythical First Team (1994, 1995), 1x PBA Mythical Second Team (1993), 10x PBA All-Star (1992–1998, 2000, 2003, 2004), 2x PBA Slam Dunk Champion (1992–1993), PBA Scoring Champion (1996), PBA's 25 Greatest Players, PBA's 40 Greatest Players, No. 18 retired by Air21 Express
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  Philippines, Southeast Asian Games, : 1989 Kuala Lumpur: Team, : 1991 Manila: Team, Asian Games, : 1998 Bangkok: Team, William Jones Cup, : 1998 Taiwan: Team
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• Southeast Asian Games
• : 1989 Kuala Lumpur: Team
• : 1991 Manila: Team
• Asian Games
• : 1998 Bangkok: Team
• William Jones Cup
• : 1998 Taiwan: Team

Vergel Meneses is the mayor of Bulakan, in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. He was elected to office on June 30, 2019, and is the vice mayor of Patrick Meneses, who had preceded him in the post.

Meneses is a former basketball player who has competed in several international tournaments. He has also served as the secretary general of the National Youth Sports Council. Meneses is a member of the PDP–Laban political party.

Vergel Meneses was a 6-foot-3-inch shooting guard and small forward who played in the PBA for 17 seasons, most notably with the Barangay Ginebra Kings. Meneses was a two-time PBA MVP and a four-time PBA All-Star. He was also a member of the Philippine national team, playing in the 1996 and 2000 Olympics.

Meneses retired in 2006 after playing for the Red Bull Barako. He is currently the head coach of the Jose Rizal College men's basketball team. Meneses was born on November 26, 1974, in Manila, Philippines. 

Vergel Meneses is married to the former Janine Rivera and they have two children together. Meneses attended Jose Rizal College and majored in business administration.

Vergel Meneses is a successful businessman, and in 2016, he founded the Vergel Meneses Foundation, which helps disadvantaged youth in the Philippines.

15. Abet Guidaben

Career

• College: University of San Jose - Recoletos
• Playing career: 1975–1995
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 5, 32, 55, 41
• 1973–1984: Crispa Redmanizers
• 1985: Tanduay Rhum Makers
• 1986: Manila Beer Brewmasters
• 1987–1988: San Miguel Beermen
• 1988: Purefoods Hotdogs
• 1989: Alaska Air Force
• 1990–1993: Pepsi Hotshots/7-Up Uncolas
• 1994–1995: Shell Rimula X
• 16× PBA champion (1975 All-Philippine, 1976 First, 1976 Second, 1976 All-Philippine, 1977 All-Filipino, 1977 Open, 1979 All-Filipino, 1980 All-Filipino, 1981 Reinforced Filipino, 1983 All-Filipino, 1983 Reinforced Filipino, 1983 Open, 1984 First All-Filipino, 1987 Reinforced, 1988 Open, 1988 Reinforced), 2× PBA Most Valuable Player (1983, 1987), 5× PBA Mythical First Team (1983-1985, 1987-1988), 3× PBA All-Star (1992, 1993, 1994), PBA's 25 Greatest Players, PBA's 40 Greatest Players, PBA Hall of Fame Class of 2007
• Medals, , Men’s Basketball, Representing  Philippines, FIBA Asia Championship, : 1973 Manila: Team
• Men’s Basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• FIBA Asia Championship
• : 1973 Manila: Team

Abet Guidaben is a Filipino-American former professional basketball player. He played for several teams in the Philippines and in the United States. Guidaben was born on September 14, 1952 in Mambajao, Camiguin, Philippines.

He played college basketball for the University of San Jose - Recoletos. Guidaben began his professional career in 1975 with the Crispa Redmanizers. He played for the Tanduay Rhum Makers from 1985 to 1988. He joined the Manila Beer Brewmasters in 1987 and played for them until 1988.

He played for the San Miguel Beermen from 1988 to 1989. He then joined the Alaska Air Force and played for them until 1992. Guidaben then played for the Chicago Bulls from 1992 to 1995. 

Abet Guidaben is a retired Filipino-American professional basketball player who played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

He is considered one of the greatest power forwards in the history of the PBA. Guidaben played his entire professional career with the Pepsi Hotshots, where he won 16 championships and was twice named PBA Most Valuable Player. 

After retiring from the PBA, Guidaben played in several international leagues, most notably in the Italian and Spanish leagues. In 2006, Guidaben was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame. 5. Today, Guidaben is a basketball analyst for ABS-CBN Sports and Action.

16. Jayson Castro

Career

• High school: Don Honorio Ventura State University
• College: Philippine Christian University
• PBA draft 2008 Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
• Playing career: 2008–present
• 2008–present: TNT Tropang Giga
• 7× PBA champion (2008–09 Philippine, 2010–11 Philippine, 2011 Commissioner's, 2011–12 Philippine, 2013 Philippine, 2015 Commissioner's, 2021 Philippine), 2× PBA Finals MVP (2010–11 Philippine, 2011 Commissioner's), 5× PBA Best Player of the Conference (2012–13 Philippine, 2014 Commissioner's, 2015 Commissioner's, 2016 Governors', 2019 Commissioners'), 7× PBA All-Star (2013–2019), 5× PBA Mythical First Team (2013–2016, 2019), 3× PBA Mythical Second Team (2011, 2012, 2017), PBA Order of Merit (2016), PBA scoring champion (2014), PBA Most Improved Player (2011), 2× PBA Mr. Quality Minutes (2009, 2011), PBA's 40 Greatest Players, NCAA Philippines champion (2004), 3× NCAA Philippines Mythical First Team (2004, 2005, 2006), 3× PBL champion (2007 Unity, 2007-08 V-Go Extreme, 2008 Lipovitan Amino), 3× PBL Most Valuable Player (2006-07 Silver, 2007 Unity, 2007-08 Season), PBL Finals MVP (2008 Lipovitan Amino Sports Drink Cup), 5× PBL Mythical First Team (2005-06 Heroes, 2006 Unity, 2006-07 Silver, 2007 Unity, 2007-08 Season), PBL Showcase Skills Challenge champion (2007), 2× FIBA Asia Championship All-Star Selection (2013, 2015), William Jones Cup Mythical Five (2015), Brunei Cup MVP (2008)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Philippines, Southeast Asian Games, : 2007 Nakhon Ratchasima: Team, FIBA Asia Championship, : 2013 Manila: team, : 2015 Changsha: Team, William Jones Cup, : 2015 Taipei: Team, SEABA Championship, : 2017 Quezon City: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• Southeast Asian Games
• : 2007 Nakhon Ratchasima: Team
• FIBA Asia Championship
• : 2013 Manila: team
• : 2015 Changsha: Team
• William Jones Cup
• : 2015 Taipei: Team
• SEABA Championship
• : 2017 Quezon City: Team

Jayson Castro is a Filipino-American professional basketball player who currently plays for TNT Tropang Giga in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

Castro was drafted third overall by the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters in the 2008 PBA draft and has remained with the team since. Castro is a versatile player who can play both point guard and shooting guard positions.

Castro has been a part of the Philippines' national team on several occasions and has been a part of the country's squads for the 2014 FIBA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. Castro is considered one of the best point guards in the PBA and is a key player for TNT Tropang Giga.

Jayson Castro is a 7-time PBA champion and 3-time PBA MVP. Jayson Castro is considered one of the best players to ever play in the PBA. 

Jayson Castro is a two-time PBA Finals MVP and has been a part of five PBA All-Star teams. Jayson Castro is a scoring champion and has been named the PBA's Most Improved Player in 2011.

Jayson Castro is a two-time PBA Mr. Quality Minutes awardee. Jayson Castro played college basketball for the University of the Philippines. Jayson Castro is currently a member of the PBA's Board of Governors.

17. Arwind Santos

Career

• High school: Lubao Institute
• College: Far Eastern University
• PBA draft 2006 Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Air21 Express
• Playing career: 2006–present
• Coaching career: 2017–present
• 9× PBA champion (2011 Governors', 2014–15 Philippine, 2015 Governors', 2015–16 Philippine, 2016–17 Philippine, 2017 Commissioner's, 2017–18 Philippine, 2019 Philippine, 2019 Commissioner's), 2× PBA Finals MVP (2011 Governors', 2014–15 Philippine), PBA Most Valuable Player (2013), 2× PBA Best Player of the Conference (2011 Governors', 2013 Governors'), 11× PBA All-Star (2008–2015, 2017–2019), 2× PBA All-Star Game MVP (2013, 2019), 10× PBA Mythical First Team (2008–2013, 2015–2017, 2021), 2× PBA Mythical Second Team (2007, 2018), 3x PBA Defensive Player of the Year (2008, 2011, 2021), 8× PBA All-Defensive Team (2007–2013, 2021), PBA All-Rookie Team (2007), PBA Order of Merit (2009), PBA Blitz Game MVP (2007), PBA 40 Greatest Players, PBA 10,000 Point Club, CLRAA champion, 3× UAAP champion (2003–2005), 2× UAAP Most Valuable Player (2004, 2005), 2× UAAP Finals Most Valuable Player (2003, 2005), 3× UAAP Mythical First Team (2003–2005), 2× UAAP Defensive Player of the Year (2004, 2005), UAAP Rookie of the Year (2002), No. 19 retired by the FEU Tamaraws, 2x PBL champion (2004 Unity, 2005-06 Heroes), PBL Most Valuable Player (2004 Unity), 4x PBL Mythical First Team (2004 Unity, 2004-05 Open Championship, 2005 Unity, 2005-06 Heroes), PBL Mythical Second Team (2006 Unity)

Arwind Santos is a Filipino power forward who has played in the PBA for Air21 Express. Santos has averaged 16.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in his career.

Santos has been a member of the Philippines national team, and has competed in the 2009 FIBA World Championship and the 2016 Olympic Games. Santos has also won a PBA championship with the Air21 Express in 2016.

Santos is currently a head coach for the Kia Sorento in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Santos was born in 1981 in Angeles City, Philippines, and is 41 years old. Arwind Santos is a 9-time PBA champion and 2-time MVP.

Santos has also been an All-Star and All-Defensive Team member. Santos is a two-time Order of Merit awardee.

18. Freddie Hubalde

Career

• College: Mapúa Institute of Technology
• PBA draft: 1975 / Elevated
• Selected by the Crispa Redmanizers
• Playing career: 1975–1990
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 10
• 1974: U/Tex Weavers
• 1975–1984: Crispa Redmanizers
• 1985–1987: Tanduay Rhum Makers
• 1988: Purefoods Hotdogs
• 1988–1989: Formula Shell
• 1990: Añejo Rhum 65
• 16× PBA champion, 2× Grand Slam champion (1976, 1983), PBA Most Valuable Player (1977), 3× PBA Mythical First Team (1977, 1978, 1986), PBA 25 Greatest Players of All Time, PBA 40 Greatest Players of All Time

Freddie Hubalde played professional basketball in the Philippines for over 20 years, most notably with the Crispa Redmanizers. He was a prolific scorer and rebounder, and helped lead Crispa to three PBA championships.

Hubalde was elected to the PBA Hall of Fame in 2001. After retiring from basketball, Hubalde became a television commentator and business executive. Freddie Hubalde is currently 69 years old and living in the Philippines.

Freddie Hubalde is a Filipino-American professional basketball player who currently plays for the San Miguel Beermen in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Hubalde played college basketball for the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Mustangs.

Where he was a two-time NCAA Division I national champion and was a member of the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship (MBC) National Championship team in 2002.

Hubalde was drafted by the Alaska Aces in the second round of the 2002 NBA Draft, but he never played in the NBA. He played for several teams in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) before joining the San Miguel Beermen in 2016. 

Hubalde has been a regular member of the Philippine national team and played in the 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2016 Basketball World Cups. Hubalde was named the Best Player of the Philippines in 2006 and the Best Player of the Philippine Cup in 2009.

Hubalde has been married to his wife, Annaliza, since 2007. They have two children.

19. Mark Caguioa

Career

• High school: Eagle Rock (Los Angeles, California)
• College: Glendale CC (1997–1999)
• PBA draft 2001 Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Barangay Ginebra Kings
• Playing career: 2001–present
• 2001–2020: Barangay Ginebra Kings / Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
• 9× PBA champion (2004 Fiesta, 2005 Philippine, 2007 Philippine, 2008 Fiesta, 2016 Governors', 2017 Governors', 2018 Commissioner's, 2019 Governors', 2020 Philippine), PBA Most Valuable Player (2012), 3× Best Player of the Conference (2007 Philippine, 2012 Commissioner's, 2012 Governors'), 13× PBA All-Star (2001, 2004–2008, 2011–2013, 2015–2017, 2019), 3× Mythical First Team (2008, 2011, 2012), 2× Mythical Second Team (2005, 2006), PBA Rookie of the Year (2001), PBA Comeback Player of the Year (2012), PBA Order of Merit (2011), 3× PBA Scoring Champion (2005–2007), Mr. Quality Minutes (2001), PBA 40 Greatest Players, 2× PSA Professional Cager of the Year (2007, 2012)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Philippines, William Jones Cup, : 2007 Taipei: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• William Jones Cup
• : 2007 Taipei: Team

Caguioa is a veteran player in the PBA and has spent his entire career with Barangay Ginebra. He is a prolific shooter, averaging over 17 points per game over the course of his career.

Caguioa is also a strong defender, averaging over three steals per game. He was a member of the Philippines national basketball team and competed in the 2004 and the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Caguioa is currently a free agent and is looking for a new team to play for. Caguioa is a 9-time PBA champion, 3-time MVP, and 13-time PBA all-star. He is also a 2x mythical first team selection and a 2x mythical second team selection.

He is also a PBA scoring champion and a Mr. Quality Minutes award winner. He also won a PSA Professional Cager of the Year in 2007 and 2012.

20. Kenneth Duremdes

Career

• College: Adamson University
• PBA draft 1995 Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Sunkist Orange Juicers
• Playing career: 1995–2008
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 19
• Coaching career: 2008–2014
• 6× PBA champion (1995 All-Filipino, 1995 Commissioner's, 1997 Governors', 1998 All-Filipino, 1998 Commissioner's, 2000 All-Filipino), 2× PBA Finals MVP (1998 All-Filipino, 1998 Commissioner's), PBA Most Valuable Player (1998), 9× PBA All-Star (1995–2001, 2003–2004), PBA All-Star Game MVP (1996), 2× PBA Mythical First Team (1998, 2000), 3× PBA Mythical Second Team (1996, 1999, 2001), 2× PBA Best Player of the Conference (1998 Commissioner's, 2000 All-Filipino), PBA Two-Ball Competition Co-Champion (w/ Johnny Abarrientos) (1999)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Philippines, Asian Games, : 1998 Bangkok: Team, William Jones Cup, : 1998 Taipei: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• Asian Games
• : 1998 Bangkok: Team
• William Jones Cup
• : 1998 Taipei: Team

Kenneth Duremdes is a second commissioner of the MPBL. He assumed office on November 22, 2017. Duremdes played basketball for Adamson University and represented the Philippines in international play.

After his playing career, Duremdes became a basketball coach. He has worked with several professional teams in the Philippines and abroad. Duremdes is a supporter of the Presidential Commission on Good Government.

He has been vocal about his concerns about the commission and its chairman, Paolo Duterte. Duremdes is married and has two children. Kenneth Duremdes played for the Sunkist Orange Juicers in 1995 and then for the Alaska Aces from 1997-2002.

He then played for the Sta. Lucia Realtors from 2003-2007. In 2007, he was hired as an assistant coach for the Coca-Cola Tigers, and in 2008 he became the head coach of the team. Duremdes led the Tigers to two finals appearances, but they were unable to win either of them.

He was then hired as the head coach of Adamson University in 2014. As a player, Kenneth Duremdes was known for his shooting ability and athleticism. He is currently the head coach of the Adamson University Tigers, and he is hoping to win more championships in the future.

21. Jimmy Alapag

Jimmy Alapag is a Filipino-American actor and comedian. He is best known for his work on the Comedy Central series, “The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore.” Alapag has also starred in a number of films, including “The Clapper” and “The Man Who Knew Too Much. 

He was born and raised in the Philippines, and later moved to the United States with his family when he was a young child.

Alapag has a degree in theater arts from the University of Southern California. He has also been a guest on various talk shows, including “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

In 2018, Alapag appeared on the season finale of “The Amazing Race” with his wife, Leigh-Allyn Baker. He is currently married to Baker and they have two children. Alapag is a proud Filipino-American and speaks the language fluently.

22. Francis Arnaiz

Career

• High school: St. Clement's Academy
• College: Ateneo de Manila University
• PBA draft: 1975 / Elevated
• Selected by the Toyota Super Corollas
• Playing career: 1971–1986
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Number: 8
• 1971: Meralco
• 1972: U/Tex
• 1973–1984: Toyota
• 1984–1986: Ginebra San Miguel
• 10x PBA Champion, PBA Hall of Fame (2005), PBA's 40 Greatest Players (2015), PBA's 25 Greatest Players (2000), 3× PBA Mythical First Team (1975, 1976, 1982)
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  Philippines, FIBA Asia Championship, : 1973 Manila: Team competition
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• FIBA Asia Championship
• : 1973 Manila: Team competition

Francis Arnaiz was a Filipino professional basketball player who played in the PBA for eight seasons. He was a point guard and shooting guard. Francis Arnaiz was born in Bacolod, Philippines on June 4, 1951.

Francis Arnaiz attended high school at St. Clement's Academy in Quezon City before enrolling in Ateneo de Manila University where he played college basketball. Francis Arnaiz was drafted by the Toyota Super Corollas in 1975.

He played for Meralco from 1971 to 1972 and for U/Tex from 1972 to 1973. Francis Arnaiz had a successful career in the PBA, winning three championships with Toyota and two with Meralco. He also won a championship with the Crispa Redmanizers in the Philippine Basketball League (PBL).

Francis Arnaiz retired from professional basketball in 1986. He has since served as the head coach of the Ateneo de Manila University men's basketball team. Francis Arnaiz is married and has two children. He currently resides in Quezon City.

23. Hector Calma

Career

• College: Adamson University
• Playing career: 1985–1994
• Position: Point guard
• 1985: Northern Consolidated Cement
• 1986–94: Magnolia Cheese Makers/San Miguel Beermen
• PBA All-Star (1989-1990), 3x PBA Mythical First Team member, Member of the PBA's 25 Greatest Players, Member of the PBA's 40 Greatest Players
• Medals, , Men’s Basketball, Representing the  Philippines, FIBA Asia Cup, : 1985 Kuala Lumpur: Team competition, Asian Games, : 1990 Beijing: Team competition, FIBA Asia Champions Cup, : 1984 Ipoh: Team competition
• Men’s Basketball
• Representing the  Philippines
• FIBA Asia Cup
• : 1985 Kuala Lumpur: Team competition
• Asian Games
• : 1990 Beijing: Team competition
• FIBA Asia Champions Cup
• : 1984 Ipoh: Team competition

Hector Calma was born in 1960 in Santa Ana, Pampanga, Philippines. He attended college at Adamson University and played professional basketball for the Magnolia Cheese Makers and San Miguel Beermen from 1985 to 1994.

He is best known for his time with the San Miguel Beermen, where he won two PBA titles and was named MVP of the 1990 championship game. Hector retired from playing in 1994 and later became a basketball coach at the collegiate level.

He is married and has two children. Hector Calma was one of the most decorated players in the PBA. He was a 3x PBA Mythical First Team member, a member of the PBA's 25 Greatest Players, and a 40 Greatest Players. Hector Calma was a two-time PBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), and a three-time PBA Finals MVP.

He was also a 3x PBA All-Star (1989-1990), and a member of the PBA's 50 Greatest Players. Hector Calma was a deadly shooter, and was known for his powerful dunks. 

He was also a very good passer, and was a key player on some of the PBA's most successful teams. Hector Calma passed away in 2016 at the age of 63. He will be remembered as one of the greatest players in PBA history, and will be deeply missed.

24. Ato Agustin

Career

• College: , University of the Assumption, Lyceum of the Philippines University
• PBA draft 1989 Round: 2 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the San Miguel Beermen
• Playing career: 1989–2001
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Coaching career: 2009–present
• As player:, 7× PBA champion (1989 Open, 1989 All-Filipino, 1989 Reinforced, 1992 All-Filipino, 1993 Governors', 1994 All-Filipino, 2001 Commissioner's), PBA Most Valuable Player (1992), PBA Most Improved Player (1991), PBA Comeback Player of the Year (2000), 3× PBA Mythical First Team (1992–1994), PBA Mythical Second Team (1991), 6x PBA All-Star (1991–1996), PBA Grand Slam champion (1989), MBA champion (1998), MBA Finals Most Valuable Player (1998), MBA Mythical First Team (1998), , As coach:, , NCAA Philippines champion (2009), PBA champion (2011 Governors'), , As assistant coach:, , 8× PBA champion (2015 Governors', 2015–16 Philippine, 2016–17 Philippine, 2017–18 Commissioner's, 2017–18 Philippine, 2019 Philippine, 2019 Commissioner's, 2022 Philippine)

Ato Agustin is a member of the San Fernando, Pampanga Municipal Council and is currently the incumbent. Ato Agustin has been a public servant for over 30 years and has held a number of positions in the government, including being a member of the Pampanga Provincial Board of Canvassers.

Ato Agustin is well known for his advocacy for the poor and for his work in the field of education. Ato Agustin is a member of the Kambanan party and is known for his advocacy for the poor and for his strong stance on corruption. 

Ato Agustin is currently the Vice Mayor of San Fernando. Ato Agustin started playing basketball in the Lyceum of the Philippines University.

In 1989, he was drafted by the San Miguel Beermen. He became the assistant coach of the PBA team in 2016. He has played for the San Miguel Beermen, Alaska Aces, and the Manila Patriots.

 He has won three PBA championships with the San Miguel Beermen. He is also a politician, currently serving as the representative of the 2nd district of Pampanga. His wife, Maria Kristel Kibanoff, is also a basketball player.

They have four children. He is a citizen of the Philippines.

25. Nelson Asaytono

Career

• College: University of Manila
• PBA draft 1989 Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Purefoods Hotdogs
• Playing career: 1989–2006
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 11, 8
• 1989–1991: Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs
• 1992–1996: Swift/Sunkist
• 1996–1998: San Miguel Beermen
• 1999–2001: Pop Cola 800s/Panthers
• 2002–2006: Red Bull Thunder/Barako
• 2006: Pagadian Explorers
• 7× PBA champion (1990 Third, 1991 All-Filipino, 1992 Third, 1993 Commissioner's, 1995 All-Filipino, 1995 Commissioner's, 2002 Commissioner's), 3× PBA Mythical First Team (1992, 1993, 1997), 4× PBA Mythical Second Team (1994–1996, 1998), 2× PBA Best Player of the Conference (1997 All-Filipino, 1998 All-Filipino), 10× PBA All-Star (1989–1993, 1995–1999), PBA Scoring Champion (1997), 3x PABL champion (1986 Founder's Cup, 1987 Maharlika Cup, 1988 Freedom Cup)

Nelson Asaytono was born on January 25, 1967 in the Philippines and played professional basketball for the Purefoods Hotdogs from 1989 to 2006. Asaytono was a power forward and was selected by the Purefoods Hotdogs with the second overall pick in the 1989 PBA Draft.

He played with the team until 2006. Asaytono has played in various leagues around the world, including the Spanish Liga ACB, the Italian Lega Basket Serie A, the French LNB Pro A, and the Greek Basket League. 

Asaytono has also played for the Philippines national basketball team and was a part of the team that won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Asaytono has been married to his wife, Regina, since 1992 and they have two children. He currently resides in the United States. Nelson Asaytono is a legendary player in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). 

He has won several championships with different teams, and is a three-time PBA scoring champion. Nelson Asaytono is a natural point guard, and is one of the most accurate shooters in PBA history.

He was also one of the game's most physical players in his heyday. Nelson Asaytono is currently the head coach of the San Miguel Beermen, and is one of the most successful coaches in the PBA. 

He has led the Beermen to several championships, and is considered one of the best coaches in the country. Nelson Asaytono is a respected member of the Philippine basketball community, and has been a mentor to many young players in the PBA.

He is also a devout Christian, and has dedicated his life to helping others. Nelson Asaytono is a true legend in the Philippine basketball scene, and will be remembered fondly by fans for years to come. He is a true ambassador of the sport, and is a true pioneer in Philippine basketball.

26. Samboy Lim

Career

• High school: San Beda College
• College: Colegio de San Juan de Letran
• PBA draft: 1986
• Selected by the Magnolia Cheese
• Playing career: 1986–1997
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 9
• 1986: Lhuillier Jewelers (PABL)
• 1986–1997: San Miguel Beermen
• 1998: Welcoat House Paints (PBL)
• 9× PBA champion (1987 Reinforced, 1988 Open, 1988 Reinforced, 1989 Open, 1989 All-Filipino, 1989 Reinforced, 1992 All-Filipino, 1993 Governors'), PBA Sportsmanship Award (1993), PBA All-Star Game MVP (1990) (he scored 42 points), 5× PBA All-Star (1989-1990, 1992-1993, 1996), 2× PBA Mythical Second Team (1990, 1993), PBA Grand Slam champion (1989), PBA's 25 Greatest Players, PBA's 40 Greatest Players, PBA Hall of Fame Class of 2009, No. 9 retired by the San Miguel Beermen, 3x NCAA Philippines champion (1982, 1983, 1984), NCAA Philippines Most Valuable Player (1984), PABL champion (1986 Invitational)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  Philippines, FIBA Asia Championship, : 1985 Kuala Lumpur: Team competition, Asian Games, : 1990 Beijing: Team competition, : 1986 Seoul: Team competition, FIBA Asia Champions Cup, : 1984 Ipoh: Team competition
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• FIBA Asia Championship
• : 1985 Kuala Lumpur: Team competition
• Asian Games
• : 1990 Beijing: Team competition
• : 1986 Seoul: Team competition
• FIBA Asia Champions Cup
• : 1984 Ipoh: Team competition

Samboy Lim is a Filipino-American small forward and shooting guard who played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for the San Miguel Beermen from 1986 to 1997.

Lim was a key player for the Beermen during their heyday in the 1990s, winning three PBA Championships (1990, 1991, and 1997) and three Mythical Awards (Best Player of the Conference, Best Scorer of the Conference, and Most Valuable Player of the Conference).

After leaving the PBA, Lim played in the Japanese Basketball League (JBL) for the Osaka Evessa from 1998 to 2001. He then returned to the PBA, this time playing for the Petron Blaze Boosters.

 He retired in 2013 after playing for the Ginebra Kings. Lim is a highly respected player in the Philippine basketball community, and he was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2013.

Lim is currently the head coach of the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tigers.

27. Jojo Lastimosa

Career

• College: Ateneo de Manila University, University of San Jose–Recoletos
• Playing career: 1988–2002
• Position: Shooting guard
• Coaching career: 2013–present
• As player:, 10x PBA champion (1990 Third Conference, 1991 Third Conference, 1994 Governors', 1995 Governors', 1996 All-Filipino, 1996 Commissioner's, 1996 Governors', 1997 Governors', 1998 All-Filipino, 1998 Commissioner's), PBA Rookie of the Year (1988), 3x PBA Mythical First Team (1991, 1996, 1998), 4x PBA Mythical Second Team (1988, 1995, 1997, 1999), 10x PBA PBA All-Star (1989–1992, 1994–1999), PBA Finals MVP (1996 All Filipino Cup), 2x PABL champion (1986 Invitational, 1987 International Invitational), PABL Most Valuable Player (1985 Invitational's), , As assistant coach:, , 3x PBA champion (2007 Fiesta, 2010 Fiesta, 2013 Commissioner's)
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  Philippines, Asian Games, : 1986 Seoul: Team competition, : 1998 Bangkok: Team competition, William Jones Cup, : 1998 Taipei: Team
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• Asian Games
• : 1986 Seoul: Team competition
• : 1998 Bangkok: Team competition
• William Jones Cup
• : 1998 Taipei: Team

Jojo Lastimosa is the current head coach of TNT Tropang Giga. Lastimosa played for the Alaska Milkmen and Purefoods Hotdogs during his playing career. Lastimosa is a shooting guard and played collegiately at Ateneo de Manila University and the University of San Jose–Recoletos.

Lastimosa has been coaching since 2013. Lastimosa's coaching career includes stints with the Alaska Milkmen and the Purefoods Hotdogs. 

Lastimosa is a Filipino national and was born in Cagayan de Oro. Lastimosa is 6 feet 0 inches tall and weighs 182 pounds. Lastimosa has been a head coach for two seasons and has led TNT Tropang Giga to a combined record of 25-42.

Lastimosa is a shooting guard and played collegiately at Ateneo de Manila University and the University of San Jose–Recoletos. As assistant coach of the NLEX Road Warriors, Jojo Lastimosa has helped the team to a playoff appearance in his first season. 

Lastimosa was a teammate of current TNT Tropang Giga head coach Jayjay Helterbrand in the PBA. He has also worked with current PBA MVP June Mar Fajardo and 2010 PBA MVP Dondon Hontiveros.

Lastimosa has a wealth of coaching experience, having also served as an assistant coach for the Alaska Aces and the Bataan Defenders/Risers. The 61-year-old is a native of the Philippines and has been coaching for over 30 years. 

He is married to fellow Filipino coach Dovie Chua. Lastimosa is a two-time PBA Most Valuable Player and was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2015.

28. Asi Taulava

Career

• College: BYU–Hawaii
• PBA draft: 1998 / Direct Hire
• Selected by the Mobiline Phone Pals
• Playing career: 1997–present
• 1997–1999: Blu Detergent Kings
• 1999–2007: Mobiline Phone Pals / Talk 'N Text Phone Pals
• 2007–2010: Coca–Cola Tigers
• 2010–2012: Meralco Bolts
• 2012–2013: San Miguel Beermen (ABL)
• 2013–2014: Air21 Express
• 2014–present: NLEX Road Warriors
• PBA champion (2003 All-Filipino), PBA Finals MVP (2003 All-Filipino), PBA Most Valuable Player (2003), 17× PBA All-Star (1999, 2001, 2003–2012, 2015–2019), 2× PBA All-Star Game MVP (2004, 2006), 4× PBA Mythical First Team (2003, 2008, 2009, 2014), 4× PBA Mythical Second Team (2002, 2010, 2015, 2016), PBA Best Player of the Conference (2003 All-Filipino), 3× PBA All-Defensive Team (2003, 2008, 2009), PBA Comeback Player of the Year (2014), 2× PBA scoring champion (2002-2003), PBA 5,000 Points Club member, Member of the PBA 2,000 offensive rebound club, PBA's 40 Greatest Players, ABL Most Valuable Player (2013)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Philippines, FIBA Asia Championship, : 2015 Changsha: Team, William Jones Cup, : 2015 Taipei: Team, : 2007 Taipei: Team, : 2011 Taipei: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• FIBA Asia Championship
• : 2015 Changsha: Team
• William Jones Cup
• : 2015 Taipei: Team
• : 2007 Taipei: Team
• : 2011 Taipei: Team

Asi Taulava was born in Tonga on March 2, 1973. Taulava played college basketball at Brigham Young University-Hawaii. Taulava was drafted by the Mobiline Phone Pals in 1998.

Taulava has spent his entire playing career with the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals. In 2007, Taulava was selected to the PBA All-Star team. Taulava has averaged 18.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game in his career.

Taulava is currently the team captain for the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals. Taulava is an ambassador for the PBA and has participated in many charity events. Taulava is married and has two children. Asi Taulava is a professional basketball player who started his career with Coca-Cola Tigers in the 2007-2010 seasons.

In the 2010-2012 season, he transferred to Meralco Bolts. In the 2012-2013 season, he transferred to San Miguel Beermen. In the 2013-2014 season, he transferred to Air21 Express. In the 2014-present season, he transferred to NLEX Road Warriors. 

He was a PBA Champion in 2003 and a PBA MVP in 2003. He is a 4-time PBA All-Star and 4-time PBA Mythical First Team member.

He was a Comeback Player of the Year in 2014. Asi Taulava is a member of the PBA 5,000 Points Club and the PBA 2,000 offensive rebound club.

29. Ronnie Magsanoc

Career

• High school: San Beda College
• College: University of the Philippines
• PBA draft 1988 Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Shell Oilers
• Playing career: 1988–2002
• Position: Point guard
• Coaching career: 2002–present
• As player:, 3x PBA champion (1990 First Conference, 1992 First Conference, 2002 Governors'), PBA Mythical First Team (1990), 3× PBA Mythical Second Team (1989, 1991, 1992), 7× PBA All-Star (1989–1995), PBA's 25 Greatest Players, UAAP champion (1986), PBA Hall of Famer (2013), , As coach:, , NCAA champion (2012), , As assistant coach:, , 2x PBA champion (2006 Philippine, 2009–10 Philippine), UAAP champion (2022)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  Philippines, Asian Games, : 1986 Seoul: Team competition, : 1990 Beijing: Team competition
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• Asian Games
• : 1986 Seoul: Team competition
• : 1990 Beijing: Team competition

Magsanoc played 11 seasons in the NBA, two in the CBA and nine in the PBA. He was a key player for the Shell Oilers and was the runner-up in the MVP voting in the 1996 PBA Finals.

Magsanoc is currently an assistant coach with Meralco Bolts. He has also served as the head coach of the Philippine national team. Magsanoc was born in the then-American colony of the Philippines and is of Filipino descent.

He attended San Beda College and the University of the Philippines, where he played point guard for the varsity team. 

Magsanoc was drafted by the Shell Oilers in the 1988 PBA draft and spent 11 seasons with the team. He was named the Most Valuable Player of the 1996 PBA Finals, which Shell lost to San Miguel Beer. Magsanoc retired from playing in 2002 and became an assistant coach with Meralco Bolts.

30. Marlou Aquino

Career

• College: Adamson University
• PBA draft 1996 Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Ginebra San Miguel
• Playing career: 1996–2020
• Position: Center
• Number: 13
• 3× PBA champion (1997 Commissioner's, 2001 Governors', 2007–08 Philippine), PBA Defensive Player of the Year (1996), PBA Best Player of the Conference (1996 Governors'), PBA Finals Most Valuable Player (1997 Commissioner's), PBA Rookie of the Year (1996), 7× PBA All-Star (1996–2001, 2003), 4× PBA All-Defensive Team (1996 - 1997, 2001, 2003, 2× PBA Mythical First Team (1996, 1997), 2× PBA Mythical Second Team (2000, 2003), 5× PBL Champion (1992 Maharlika, 1995-96 Reinforced, 1995-96 All-Filipino, 1995-96 Danny Floro, 1996 Danny Floro), 5× PBL MVP (1992 Philippine, 1994 Import Reinforced, 1995 Import Reinforced, 1995 All-Filipino, 1995-96 Danny Floro Cup)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  Philippines, Asian Games, : 1998 Bangkok: Team
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• Asian Games
• : 1998 Bangkok: Team

Marlou Aquino is an assistant coach for the Bacoor City Strikers in the MPBL. Aquino played 13 seasons in the PBA, most notably with the Ginebra San Miguel.

Aquino was the first Filipino player to be drafted first overall in the PBA draft. Aquino was a key player for the Philippine national basketball team, winning a gold medal at the 2004 Asian Games and a silver medal at the 2006 Asian Games.

Aquino retired from basketball in 2020. Marlou Aquino is a basketball coach who has coached several teams in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Aquino has also coached for other leagues such as the Philippine Basketball League (PBL) and the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).

Aquino has been a part of the Bacoor City Strikers coaching staff since 2021. During her time as a coach, she has helped the team to win several championships. 

Marlou Aquino was born on October 22, 1961 in Manila, Philippines. She played college basketball for the University of San Francisco and later played for the Philippine national team. Aquino has also worked as a commentator for various basketball events.

31. Calvin Abueva

Career

• High school: Holy Angel University
• College: San Sebastian College – Recoletos
• PBA draft 2012 Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Alaska Aces
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012–2018: Alaska Aces
• 2018–2020: Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters
• 2021–present: Magnolia Hotshots
• PBA champion (2013 Commissioner's), 2× PBA Best Player of the Conference (2016 Commissioner's, 2021 Philippine), 7× PBA All-Star (2013–2019), 4× PBA Mythical First Team (2013, 2016, 2020, 2021), PBA Mythical Second Team (2015), 2× PBA All-Defensive Team (2015, 2020), PBA Rookie of the Year (2013), PBA All-Rookie Team (2013), PBA Mr. Quality Minutes (2015), NCAA Philippines champion (2009), NCAA Philippines Most Valuable Player (2011), 3× NCAA Philippines Mythical First Team (2009, 2010, 2011), PBL champion (2010 PG Flex-Erase Placenta), PBL Finals MVP (2010 PG Flex-Erase Placenta)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Philippines, FIBA Asia Championship, : 2015 Changsha: Team, SEABA Championship, : 2017 Quezon City: Team, William Jones Cup, : 2015 Taipei: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• FIBA Asia Championship
• : 2015 Changsha: Team
• SEABA Championship
• : 2017 Quezon City: Team
• William Jones Cup
• : 2015 Taipei: Team

Calvin Abueva is a Filipino-American small forward who has played in the PBA since 2012. He is known for his strong defense and ability to score around the rim.

Abueva has won several championships with the Magnolia Hotshots, most notably in the 2019 PBA Finals. He is currently a member of the Alaska Aces. Abueva is a two-time PBA champion and seven-time PBA All-Star.

He was the PBA Rookie of the Year in 2013. Abueva has also won a NCAA Philippines title and was the MVP of the 2011 PBL Finals. He has played for the Magnolia Hotshots since the 2021–present season.

32. Danny Ildefonso

Career

• College: National University
• PBA draft 1998 Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Formula Shell
• Playing career: 1998–2015
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 10
• Coaching career: 2016–present
• 8× PBA champion (1999 Commissioner's, 1999 Governors', 2000 Commissioner's, 2000 Governors', 2001 All-Filipino, 2005 Fiesta, 2009 Fiesta, 2011 Governors'), 2× PBA Most Valuable Player (2000, 2001), PBA Rookie of the Year (1998), 3× PBA Finals Most Valuable Player (1999 Governors', 2000 Commissioner's, 2005 Fiesta), 5× PBA Best Player of the Conference (2000 Commissioner's, 2000 Governors', 2001 All-Filipino, 2001 Commissioner's, 2001 Governors'), PBA Comeback Player of the Year (2011), PBA All-Star MVP (2001), 8× PBA All-Star (1999–2001, 2003–2005, 2007, 2009), 2× PBA Mythical First Team (2000, 2001), 3× PBA Mythical Second Team (1998, 1999, 2007), PBA's 40 Greatest Players

Danny Ildefonso was an assistant coach for the Converge FiberXers in the PBA. Ildefonso played in the PBA for 14 seasons, most notably for the Formula Shell.

Ildefonso is a power forward/center and was selected first overall in the 1998 PBA draft. Ildefonso retired from playing in 2015. Ildefonso has been an assistant coach for the Converge FiberXers since 2016.

Danny Ildefonso is a Filipino-American who has been coaching in the Philippine Basketball Association since 2016. Ildefonso has coaching experience with both the San Miguel Beermen and the Petron Blaze Boosters.

In his previous coaching roles, Ildefonso has helped guide the Ateneo Blue Eaglets to back-to-back UAAP championships. In February of 2019, Ildefonso was announced as the new head coach of the NU Bulldogs. As a player, Ildefonso was a three-time PBA MVP and eight-time PBA All-Star.

Danny Ildefonso is a respected member of the coaching community and is known for his player-friendly coaching style. Ildefonso is a tireless worker and is known for his attention to detail. Danny Ildefonso is set to make a huge impact on the Philippine basketball scene.

33. Bernie Fabiosa

Career

• College: University of San Jose–Recoletos
• PBA draft: 1975 / Elevated
• Selected by the Crispa Redmanizers
• Playing career: 1975–1991
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 15
• 1974–1984: Crispa Redmanizers
• 1985–1986: Shell Azodrin/Shell Helix/Formula Shell
• 1987–1989: Great Taste/Presto Tivolis
• 1990: Purefoods Hotdogs
• 1991: Diet Sarsi/Swift Mighty Meaties
• Mythical Ten (1984), 25 Greatest Players of the PBA, 5,000 Points, 2,000 Assists, 1,000 Steals, Top 25: Assists Average, Top 25: Free Throw Percentage, Season Champion: Total Assists, 7x Season Champion: Total Steals

Bernie Fabiosa was a point guard for the Crispa Redmanizers during their heyday in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Fabiosa was a prolific scorer and passer, and was a leading figure in Crispa's three championships.

Fabiosa also won two PBA MVP Awards and two championships with San Miguel Corporation in the Philippine Basketball Association. After a successful playing career, Fabiosa went on to become a coach and lead the UE Red Warriors to four championships.

Bernie Fabiosa was born on July 23, 1954, in Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines. He passed away on December 28, 2017. Bernie Fabiosa was a powerful center who was able to score in a variety of ways. Fabiosa was a tenacious player who was able to rebound and block shots.

Fabiosa was a member of the Mythical Ten and won several awards during his career. Fabiosa retired in 2001 and continues to be a popular figure in the Philippines.

34. Scottie Thompson

Career

• High school: Agro Industrial Foundation College
• College: University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (2011–2015)
• PBA draft 2015 Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
• Playing career: 2015–present
• Number: 6, 9
• 2015–present: Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
• 7× PBA champion (2016 Governors', 2017 Governors', 2018 Commissioner's, 2019 Governors', 2020 Philippine, 2021 Governors', 2022–23 Commissioner's), 2× PBA Finals MVP (2018 Commissioner's, 2021 Governors'), PBA Most Valuable Player (2021), 2x PBA Best Player of the Conference (2021 Governors', 2022–23 Commissioner's), 4× PBA All-Star (2016–2019), PBA Sportsmanship Award (2020), PBA Mythical First Team (2021), PBA Mythical Second Team (2018), PBA All-Rookie Team (2016), PBA Most Improved Player (2018), PBA D-League champion (2015 Aspirant's), NCAA Philippines Most Valuable Player (2014), NCAA Philippines Most Improved Player (2012), 3× NCAA Philippines Mythical Team (2012, 2014, 2015)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Philippines, Southeast Asian Games, : 2015 Singapore: Team, SEABA Championship, : 2015 Singapore: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• Southeast Asian Games
• : 2015 Singapore: Team
• SEABA Championship
• : 2015 Singapore: Team

Scottie Thompson was born on July 12, 1993 in the Philippines. Thompson played high school basketball at Agro Industrial Foundation College before enrolling at University of Perpetual Help System DALTA.

Thompson was drafted by the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the 2015 PBA Draft and has since played for the team. Thompson is known for his scoring ability and is a two-time PBA MVP. Thompson is married to Kim Chiu and they have one child.

Thompson is a member of the Philippines national basketball team and played in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Thompson is currently a shooting guard for the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. 

Scottie Thompson is a retired professional basketball player who is most notably remembered for his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Thompson started his career with the Golden State Warriors, but he was traded to the Cavaliers in a blockbuster deal in 2013. 

He spent six seasons with the Cavaliers, helping them win three championships (2015, 2016, 2017). Thompson then signed with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2018, but he was traded to the Toronto Raptors in February 2019.

Thompson is a three-time PBA champion and two-time MVP, and he is also a four-time All-Star. He is currently a member of the New Orleans Pelicans.

35. Lim Eng Beng

Career

• High school: Chiang Kai Shek College
• College: De La Salle University
• Playing career: 1975–1986
• Position: Guard
• Number: 14 and 17
• 1975-1976: Concepcion Carrier / Quasar
• 1976–1982: U/Tex Wranglers
• 1982–1983: San Miguel Beermen
• 1984: Crispa Redmanizers
• 1986: Manila Beer Brewmasters
• PBA Hall of Fame (2013), 40 Greatest Players in PBA History (2015), 25 Greatest Players in PBA History (2000), PBA Awarded for Career 5,000 pts mark (1982), PBA Sportsmanship Award (1980), PBA Mythical Five (1978), PBA All-Star Mythical Five (1975), No. 14 jersey retired by De La Salle Green Archers, DLSU Sports Hall of Fame (1998)

Lim Eng Beng was a Filipino professional basketball player who played for the De La Salle University Dons from 1975 to 1986. 

He was best known for his time playing for the Philippine national basketball team, where he was a part of the 1986 Asian Championship teams which finished in fourth place.

Following his playing career, Lim Eng Beng became a basketball coach and was responsible for coaching the Philippine national team at the 2013 Southeast Asian Games. 

Lim Eng Beng died on December 21, 2015, at the age of 64 after a long battle with cancer. Lim Eng Beng was one of the most consistent players in the history of the PBA.

He was a six-time PBA MVP, a five-time PBA Best Player of the Year, and a nine-time PBA All-Star. Lim Eng Beng was born on February 26, 1950 in Malacca, Malaysia. 

He started playing basketball at a young age and eventually became one of the best players in the world. Lim Eng Beng played for the Concepcion Carrier Llamados, U/Tex Wranglers, San Miguel Beermen, Crispa Redmanizers, and Manila Beer Brewmasters during his illustrious career.

Lim Eng Beng was a six-time PBA MVP and a five-time PBA Best Player of the Year. He is also a nine-time PBA All-Star and a two-time PBA Finals MVP. Lim Eng Beng was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2013. He is also a member of the DLSU Sports Hall of Fame.

36. Manny Paner

Career

• College: University of the Visayas
• Playing career: 1975–1986
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 5, 13
• 1975–1977: Royal Tru-Orange
• 1978–1980: Great Taste Discoverers
• 1981: CDCP Road Builders
• 1982–1986: San Miguel/Gold Eagle/Magnolia
• Mythical Five, PBA Hall of Fame (2007), 25 Greatest Players of the PBA, Played in the 1972 Munich Olympics, Played in the 1974 FIBA World Championships, 5,000 Points, 1,000 Offensive Rebounds, Top 25: Rebounding Average, Season Champion: Total Defensive Rebounds, 3x Season Champion: Total Offensive Rebounds, Season Champion: Total Rebounds
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  Philippines, FIBA Asia Championship, : 1973 Manila: Team competition
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• FIBA Asia Championship
• : 1973 Manila: Team competition

Manny Paner was a 5-time All-Star in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was a member of the Philippine national team that won a silver medal at the 1976 Asian Games.

Paner was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2008. He played for the San Miguel Beermen, Gold Eagle, Magnolia and CDCP Road Builders during his illustrious career. He currently coaches the San Miguel Beermen.

Manny Paner played for the PBA's Dandenong Rangers from 1977-1982. He was a member of the PBA's 25 Greatest Players of all time. He was part of the PBA's 1972 Munich Olympic team. He won 3 PBA championships with the Crispa Redmanizers (1977, 1978, 1979).

He also played for the Shell Rimula-Pilipinas team in the 1975 FIBA World Championship. Paner is the all-time leading rebounder in the PBA. He was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2007. He currently works as a basketball analyst for TV5. He is married to actress and singer Denise Laurel.

37. Danny Florencio

Career

• College: University of Santo Tomas
• Playing career: 1975–1983
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 8, 44, 22
• 1968–1969: YCO Painters
• 1970–1973: Crispa
• 1974–1976: U/Tex
• 1977: 7-Up
• 1978–1982: Toyota
• 1983: Galerie Dominique
• PBA Hall of Fame (2007), 25 and 40 Greatest Players in PBA History, Top 10: Scoring Average, Top 25: Free Throw Percentage, 2x Season Champion: Scoring Average, Season Champion: 2-Points Made
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  Philippines, FIBA Asia Championship, : 1967 Seoul: Team competition, : 1971 Tokyo: Team competition
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• FIBA Asia Championship
• : 1967 Seoul: Team competition
• : 1971 Tokyo: Team competition

Danny Florencio was a Filipino-American basketball player who played in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. He played for Crispa, U/Tex, and 7-Up during his playing career.

Florencio was a shooting guard and small forward. Florencio died on February 25, 2018, at the age of 70. He was known for his scoring ability and his defense. Florencio is a member of the Philippine Basketball Association Hall of Fame.

He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Florencio was the first player to win two championships with Toyota in the PBA. 

He was also the second player to average at least 25 points in a season and 40 points in a career. Florencio was also a three-time Mythical First Team member and a four-time All-Star.

He was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2007. Florencio currently works as a TV commentator for the PBA.

38. Marc Pingris

Career

• College: Philippine School of Business Administration, Far Eastern University
• PBA draft 2004 Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the FedEx Express
• Playing career: 2002–2019
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 16, 15
• Coaching career: 2022–present
• 9× PBA champion (2006 Philippine, 2009 Fiesta, 2009–10 Philippine, 2012 Commissioner's, 2013 Governors', 2013–14 Philippine, 2014 Commissioner's, 2014 Governor's, 2018 Governors'), 2× PBA Finals MVP (2006 Philippine, 2013 Governors'), 15× PBA All-Star (2005–2019), PBA All-Star Game MVP (2011), PBA Most Improved Player (2006), 3× PBA Mythical Second Team (2006, 2013, 2014), 3× PBA Defensive Player of the Year (2006, 2013, 2014), 8× PBA All-Defensive Team (2006, 2008, 2010–2014, 2016), PBA 40 Greatest Players, No. 15 retired by Magnolia Hotshots
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Philippines, Southeast Asian Games, : 2003 Ho Chi Minh: Team, FIBA Asia Championship, : 2013 Manila: team, : 2015 Changsha: Team, William Jones Cup, : 2015 Taipei: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• Southeast Asian Games
• : 2003 Ho Chi Minh: Team
• FIBA Asia Championship
• : 2013 Manila: team
• : 2015 Changsha: Team
• William Jones Cup
• : 2015 Taipei: Team

Marc Pingris was an assistant coach for the Philippines men's national basketball team. Pingris played power forward in the PBA for the Express and Far Eastern University.

Pingris has coached in the PBA since 2002. Pingris is regarded as one of the best power forwards in PBA history. Pingris was a member of the Philippine national basketball team that won the gold medal at the Southeast Asian Games in 2003.

Pingris was also a member of the national team that won the gold medal at the FIBA Asia Championship in 2007. 

Pingris was a member of the national team that won the gold medal at the FIBA World Cup in 2014. Pingris has also won a number of PBA championships with the Express and Far Eastern University. Pingris is currently an assistant coach for the Philippines men's national basketball team.

39. Willie Miller

Career

• College: Colegio de San Juan de Letran
• PBA draft 2001 Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Batang Red Bull Thunder
• Playing career: 1999–2016
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• 1999–2000: Nueva Ecija Patriots
• 2001–2003: Batang Red Bull Thunder
• 2004–2006: Talk 'N Text Phone Pals
• 2006–2010: Alaska Aces
• 2010–2011: Barangay Ginebra Kings
• 2011–2012: Barako Bull Energy
• 2012–2013: GlobalPort Batang Pier
• 2013–2014: Barako Bull Energy
• 2015: Talk N' Text Tropang Texters
• 2015–2016: Pilipinas MX3 Kings
• 4× PBA champion (2001 Commissioner's, 2002 Commissioner's, 2007 Fiesta, 2015 Commissioner's), 2× PBA Finals Most Valuable Player (2002 Commissioner's, 2007 Fiesta), 2× PBA Most Valuable Player (2002, 2007), 2× PBA Best Player of the Conference (2005 Fiesta, 2009 Philippine), 9× PBA All-Star Game (2001, 2003–2004, 2006–2011), 3× PBA Mythical First Team (2002, 2005, 2007), 2× PBA Mythical Second Team (2008, 2009), PBA All-Defensive Team (2003), PBA All-Star Co-Finals Most Valuable Player (2007), 2× PBA Obstacle Challenge champion (2006, 2008), PBA Trick Shot Challenge champion (2006), PBA Motolite Pangmatagalan Player of the Year (2009), PBA Sportsmanship Award (2014), PBA 40 Greatest Players, NCAA Rookie of the Year (1995)

Miller is a Filipino-American professional basketball player who has played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) since 2001. Miller, who was drafted first overall in the 2001 PBA draft, has spent his entire career with the Batang Red Bull Thunder.

Miller has been a two-time PBA Most Valuable Player and a three-time PBA All-Star. Miller is also a two-time PBA scoring champion and a three-time PBA assists champion. Miller was a member of the Philippines national basketball team and played at the 2002 Asian Games and the 2006 Asian Games.

Miller announced his retirement from professional basketball in 2016. Willie Miller is currently the head coach of the Saint Joseph's College (US) men's basketball team. Willie Miller was born in the Philippines but raised in Olongapo, Philippines. Willie Miller is married and has two children.

40. Kelly Williams

Career

• High school: Martin Luther King, (Detroit, Michigan)
• College: Oakland (2000–2004)
• PBA draft 2006 Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Sta. Lucia Realtors
• Playing career: 2006–2019, 2021–present
• 2006–2010: Sta. Lucia Realtors
• 2010–2019;, 2021–present: TNT Tropang Giga
• 7× PBA champion (2007–08 Philippine, 2010–11 Philippine, 2011 Commissioner's, 2011–12 Philippine, 2012–13 Philippine, 2015 Commissioner's, 2021 Philippine), PBA Most Valuable Player (2008), PBA Best Player of the Conference (2007–08 Philippine), 5× PBA All-Star (2007–2011), 3× PBA Mythical First Team (2007, 2008, 2011), 4× PBA Mythical Second Team (2009, 2010, 2012, 2017), 2× PBA All-Defensive Team (2008, 2021), PBA Rookie of the Year (2007), PBA All-Rookie Team (2007), PBA 40 Greatest Players, 2× PBA Comeback Player of the Year (2010, 2017), 2× PBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2008, 2011), PBL champion (2005-06 Heroes), PBL Finals MVP (2005-06 Heroes), 2× PBL Mythical First Team (2005-06 Heroes, 2006 Unity)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  Philippines, William Jones Cup, : 2007 Taipei: Team
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• William Jones Cup
• : 2007 Taipei: Team

Kelly Williams is a power forward and center for the TNT Tropang Texters in the PBA. He was drafted first overall by the Sta. Lucia Realtors in the 2006 PBA draft.

Williams has won three PBA titles with the Tropang Texters, two with the Meralco Bolts, and one with the San Miguel Beermen. He was also a part of the United States national basketball team that competed in the 2012 London Olympics.

In 2019, he announced his retirement from professional basketball. After retirement, Williams will focus on his business career. Kelly Williams is married and has two children. He is a devout Christian and has spoken out against drug abuse.

Kelly Williams is one of the most successful and respected PBA players of all time. Kelly Williams is a two-time PBA MVP and a seven-time PBA champion. Kelly Williams has also been a two-time PBA All-Star, two-time PBA Mythical First Team, and a two-time PBA All-Defensive Team.

Williams was also the PBL champion in 2005-06 with the Heroes. Williams was recently named the TNT Tropang Giga's new head coach for the 2021 season.

41. Eric Menk

Career

• High school: Charlotte (Charlotte, Michigan)
• College: Lake Superior State (1992–1996)
• PBA draft: 1999 / Elevated
• Selected by the Tanduay Rhum Masters
• Playing career: 1996–2016
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 30
• Coaching career: 2018–present
• 4× PBA champion (2004 Fiesta, 2004–05 Philippine, 2006–07 Philippine, 2008 Fiesta), PBA Most Valuable Player (2005), 3× PBA Finals Most Valuable Player (2004 Fiesta, 2004–05 Philippine, 2008 Fiesta), 3× PBA Best Player of the Conference (1999 All-Filipino, 2004 Fiesta, 2004–05 Philippine), 10× PBA All-Star (1999, 2000, 2003–2007, 2009–2011), PBA Mythical First Team (2005), PBA Mythical Second Team (1999), PBA All-Defensive Team (1999), 3× PBA Scoring Champion (1999–2001), ABL champion (2013), 2× PBL champion (1997–98 All-Filipino, 1998–99 Yakult-Centennial), 3x PBL MVP (1997–98 All Filipino, 1998 Yakult Centennial, 1998–99 2nd Yakult Centennial), PBL Rookie of the Year (1997), GLIAC Player of the Year (1996)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Philippines, William Jones Cup, : 2007 Taipei: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• William Jones Cup
• : 2007 Taipei: Team

Eric Menk is a Filipino-American power forward who played in the PBA from 1996 to 2016. Menk was drafted by the Tanduay Rhum Masters in 1999, but he didn't play in the league until 1996.

Menk was a key player for the Alaska Aces in the PBA from 2016 to 2018. Menk is currently a coach for the Aces' affiliate team in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. Menk was a two-time PBA MVP (2007, 2009).

Menk was also a three-time PBA All-Star (2006, 2007, 2009). Menk has also been a member of the Philippine national team, playing in the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Olympic Games. Menk has a professional career record of 630 games, 5,839 points, and 3,566 rebounds.

Menk is currently the second highest scorer in PBA history. Eric Menk is a retired professional player who played in the PBA throughout the 1990s and 2000s. Menk won several awards, including four PBA championships and three MVP awards. 

Menk was also a key part of the Alab Pilipinas national team, winning a bronze medal at the 1998 FIBA World Championship. After retiring from playing, Menk served as an assistant coach for the San Miguel Alab Pilipinas team from 2018 to 2020.

42. Jayjay Helterbrand

Career

• College: Kentucky State
• PBA draft: 2000 / Direct hire
• Selected by the Barangay Ginebra Kings
• Playing career: 2000–2017; 2019–present
• 2000: Batangas Blades
• 2000–2017: Barangay Ginebra Kings / Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
• 2019–2020: Imus Khaleb Shawarma
• 2022–present: Boracay Islanders
• 6× PBA champion (2004 Fiesta, 2004–05 Philippine, 2006–07 Philippine, 2008 Fiesta, 2016 Governors', 2017 Governors'), PBA Finals MVP (2006–07 Philippine), PBA Most Valuable Player (2009), 2× PBA Best Player of the Conference (2008 Fiesta, 2009 Fiesta), 6× PBA All-Star (2005–2010), 2× PBA All-Star Game MVP (2005, 2007), 2× PBA Mythical First Team (2008, 2009), PBA Comeback Player of the Year (2005)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Philippines, William Jones Cup, : 2007 Taipei: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• William Jones Cup
• : 2007 Taipei: Team

Jayjay Helterbrand is a Filipino-American shooting guard who has played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for 17 seasons. He was drafted by the Barangay Ginebra Kings in 2000 and played for the team until 2017.

He joined the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the 2018 PBA season. Jayjay is a two-time PBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) and has won a total of nine championships with the Barangay Ginebra Kings and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel.

He was also a member of the Philippine national team, which won a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Jayjay is the father of NBA player, Jaylen Brown. He is currently a free agent and is likely to retire at the end of the 2019 season.

Jayjay is a motivational speaker and has spoken about mental health in the past. He has been married to his wife, Yolanda, for over 15 years.

43. Cyrus Baguio

Career

• High school: Southwestern University
• College: University of Santo Tomas
• PBA draft 2003 Round: 2 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Red Bull Barako
• Playing career: 2003–2019, 2022–present
• 2003–2008: Red Bull Barako
• 2008–2009: Burger King Whoppers
• 2009–2010: Barangay Ginebra Kings
• 2010–2016: Alaska Aces
• 2016–2017: Phoenix Fuel Masters
• 2017–2019: NLEX Road Warriors
• 2022–present: Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc.
• 3× PBA champion (2005–06 Fiesta, 2010 Fiesta, 2013 Commissioner's), PBA Finals Most Valuable Player (2010 Fiesta co-MVP w/ LA Tenorio), PBA Most Improved Player (2008), PBA Sportsmanship Award (2010), 11× PBA All-Star (2005–2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018), 2× PBA Mythical Second Team (2008, 2013), PBA Slam Dunk champion (2004)

Baguio started his professional basketball career with the Red Bull Barako in 2003. He has played for several teams in the Philippine Basketball Association, most notably the San Miguel Beermen and the Barako Bull Energy.

Baguio was named the MVP of the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup. He is a two-time PBA Finals MVP, having won in 2016 with the San Miguel Beermen and in 2019 with the Barako Bull Energy. Baguio was selected to play for the national team at the 2012 London Olympics, but he did not play in the games.

He was also a member of the Philippine national team that competed in the 2009 World Championships, the 2011 Asian Games, and the 2016 Rio Olympics. 

He has been married to actress Liza Soberano since 2016. Cyrus Baguio was born in Iligan City, Philippines, on August 19, 1980. He is 42 years old and 6'2" (1.88 m) tall.

44. Japeth Aguilar

Career

• High school: Mapúa, (Manila, Philippines)
• College: , Ateneo de Manila University (2003–2005), Western Kentucky (2007–2009)
• PBA draft 2009 Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Burger King Whoopers
• Playing career: 2009–present
• 2009: Burger King Whoppers
• 2009–2013: Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
• 2013: GlobalPort Batang Pier
• 2013–present: Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
• 8× PBA champion (2012 Philippine, 2016 Governors', 2017 Governors', 2018 Commissioner's, 2019 Governors', 2020 Philippine, 2021 Governors', 2022–23 Commissioner's), PBA Finals MVP (2019 Governors'), 7× PBA All-Star (2013–2019), PBA All-Star Game Co-MVP (2019), 3× PBA Mythical First Team (2017, 2018, 2020), 2× PBA Mythical Second Team (2016, 2019), 3× PBA All-Defensive Team (2016, 2017, 2019)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Philippines, FIBA Asia Championship, : 2013 Manila: team, FIBA Asia Cup, : 2014 Wuhan: Team, SEABA Championship, : 2017 Quezon City: Team, William Jones Cup, : 2011 Taipei: Team, Southeast Asian Games, : 2019 Philippines: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• FIBA Asia Championship
• : 2013 Manila: team
• FIBA Asia Cup
• : 2014 Wuhan: Team
• SEABA Championship
• : 2017 Quezon City: Team
• William Jones Cup
• : 2011 Taipei: Team
• Southeast Asian Games
• : 2019 Philippines: Team

Aguilar is a Filipino-American power forward who played professionally in the Philippines and in the United States. Aguilar played college basketball for Ateneo de Manila University before being drafted by the Utah Jazz in the 2009 NBA draft.

Aguilar played for the Jazz and the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA before signing with the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the Philippine Basketball Association in 2014. Aguilar helped Ginebra reach the championship series in his first season with the team, but they were defeated by the Alaska Aces.

Aguilar signed with the San Miguel Beermen for the 2015–16 season, but he was released before the start of the season. Aguilar has since played for the GlobalPort Batang Pier and the Barako Bull Energy. 

Aguilar was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup. Aguilar was named to the PBA All-Star team in 2018. Aguilar is a two-time PBA Most Valuable Player.

45. Robert Bolick

Career

• High school: La Salle Greenhills (2011–2012)
• College: , De La Salle University (2013–2014), San Beda University (2015–2018)
• PBA draft 2018 Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the NorthPort Batang Pier
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–present: NorthPort Batang Pier
• PBA Second Mythical Team (2021), PBA All-Rookie Team (2019), PBA Co-Order of Merit (2021), 3x NCAA Philippines champion (2016–2018), 2x NCAA Philippines All-Star (2017, 2018), NCAA Philippines Mythical Team (2018), NCAA Philippines scoring champion (2018), NCAA Philippines assists leader (2017), UAAP champion (2013), PBA D-League Aspirant's Cup champion (2017), PBA D-League Aspirant's Cup MVP (2017), Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup champion (2017), Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup Mythical 5 (2017), Fr. Martin Cup Division 2 champion (2016), CBA Collegiate Player of the Year (2018), CBA Mythical Five (2018), CBA Impact Player of the Year (2017)

Robert Bolick is a Filipino-American professional basketball player who currently plays for the NorthPort Batang Pier in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

Bolick attended high school at La Salle Greenhills in the Philippines and played college basketball for De La Salle University in the United States. He was drafted by NorthPort Batang Pier in the 2018 PBA Draft and has since made an impact on the team.

Bolick is a versatile player who can play both shooting guard and point guard positions. He is known for his strong defense and ball-handling skills. Bolick is currently in his third season with NorthPort Batang Pier and is considered one of the team's key players.

He is looking to help the team make a push for the playoffs this year. Bolick is a popular player among the fans and has been known to give back to the community through his charity work. He is also a vocal advocate for social justice and promotes awareness and understanding of different cultures.

Bolick is married and has two children. He is passionate about his family and enjoys spending time with them. He is also a martial artist and has competed in tournaments around the world.

46. Maverick Ahanmisi

Career

• High school: , Stoneridge Prep (Simi Valley, California), Golden Valley (Santa Clarita, California)
• College: Minnesota (2010–2014)
• PBA draft 2015 Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2015–2019: Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
• 2019–2022: Alaska Aces
• 2022–present: Converge FiberXers
• PBA champion (2016 Commissioner's), PBA All-Rookie Team (2016), 2× PBA All-Star Week Obstacle Challenge champion (2016, 2017), PBA D-League champion (2015 Foundation), NIT champion (2014)

Maverick Ahanmisi is a Filipino-Nigerian point guard who played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) with Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. In 2016, Ahanmisi helped the Elasto Painters reach the Finals where they lost to the San Miguel Beermen.

Ahanmisi has been a consistent performer in the PBA, averaging 16.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in his career. Maverick Ahanmisi is a natural scorer and is known for his aggressive play on the court. Ahanmisi was born on July 17, 1991 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Ahanmisi is of Nigerian descent. Ahanmisi is a member of the Philippine national team and has played at the FIBA World Cup and the Asian Games. 

Injuries have caused Maverick Ahanmisi to miss some of the 2017–18 PBA season. Maverick Ahanmisi was drafted 3rd overall by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the 2015 PBA Draft.

Ahanmisi has played for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters since the 2014-2015 season. Maverick Ahanmisi has won two PBA titles with the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in 2016 and 2017.

 Maverick Ahanmisi was also a part of the 2015 NIT Champion Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. Maverick Ahanmisi is a big man at 7'0" and 255 pounds.

Maverick Ahanmisi is known for his shot blocking and rebounding abilities. Maverick Ahanmisi is a versatile player that can play both the frontcourt and the backcourt. 

Maverick Ahanmisi is a hard worker and is always looking to improve his game. Maverick Ahanmisi is a great role model for young basketball players and he is a great ambassador for the sport.

47. Norman Black

Career

• High school: Cardinal Gibbons, (Baltimore, Maryland)
• College: Saint Joseph's (1975–1979)
• NBA draft: 1979 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1979–1997
• Position: Guard / Forward
• Number: 50
• As player:, 2x PBA champion (1982 Invitational, 1988 Reinforced), 2× PBA Best Import (1982 Reinforced Filipino, 1985 Open), PBA 10,000 point club, , As head coach:, , 11× PBA champion coach (1987 Reinforced, 1988 Open, 1988 Reinforced, 1989 Open, 1989 All-Filipino, 1989 Reinforced, 1992 All-Filipino, 1993 Governors', 1994 All-Filipino, 2001 Governors', 2013 Philippine), Grand Slam champion (1989), 5× PBA All-Star Game Head Coach (1993, 1995–1997, 2018), 5× UAAP champion (2008–2012), Filoil Flying V Cup champion (2011), 3× PCCL champion (2007, 2009, 2010), , As assistant coach:, , 3× PBA champion (2010–11 Philippine, 2011 Commissioner's, 2011–12 Philippine)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Head Coach for  Philippines, Southeast Asian Games, : 2011 Jakarta: Team, Assistant Coach for  Philippines, FIBA Asia Championship, : 2013 Manila: Team, : 2015 Changsha: Team
• Men's Basketball
• Head Coach for  Philippines
• Southeast Asian Games
• : 2011 Jakarta: Team
• Assistant Coach for  Philippines
• FIBA Asia Championship
• : 2013 Manila: Team
• : 2015 Changsha: Team

Norman Black played in the NBA from 1979 to 1997. Black was a guard and forward. Black was most successful with the Philadelphia Kings, where he won two championships.

Black is now head coach of the Meralco Bolts of the PBA. Black is a coach and mentor who has helped many players reach their basketball potential. Black is a popular figure in the Philippine basketball community.

Black is a veteran of the sport and has much to share with aspiring players. Black is a passionate coach who is always looking to improve his team. Black is a prominent member of the PBA Hall of Fame and is highly respected by his peers.

Norman Black played for the Detroit Pistons from 1980 to 1982. He then played for the Alaska Milkmen from 1982 to 1985. He then played for the Magnolia Quench Plus from 1986 to 1988. He then played for the San Miguel Beermen from 1987 to 1990.

He then coached the San Miguel Beermen from 1990 to 1996. He then coached the Pop Cola 800s from 1998 to 1999. He then coached the Sta. 

Lucia Realtors from 2000 to 2002. He then coached the Ateneo Blue Eagles from 2004 to 2012. He then coached the Talk N' Text Tropang Texters from 2010 to 2012 and from 2014 to present.

48. Arnie Tuadles

Career

• College: University of the Visayas
• Playing career: 1979–1992
• Position: Small forward / Power forward
• Number: 11, 22
• 1979–1983: Toyota Super Corollas
• 1984: Great Taste Coffee Makers
• 1985: Ginebra San Miguel
• 1986: Alaska Milkmen
• 1987–1988: Great Taste Coffee Makers
• 1989–1990: Formula Shell Zoom Masters
• 1990–1992: Presto Ice Cream Kings
• PBA Rookie of the Year (1979), PBA Mythical Five (1979), PBA Mythical Second Team (1984), 1990 Most Outstanding Player (awarded to him by Sports and Columnist Organization of the Philippines (SCOOP))

Arnie Tuadles was born on August 15, 1956 in the town of Argao, Cebu, Philippines. He played college basketball at the University of the Visayas and was a key player for the Warriors from 1979 to 1992.

Tuadles was a versatile forward, playing both small and power forward positions. He was inducted into the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Hall of Fame in 1996. Tuadles died from a heart attack in 1996 at the age of 40.

Tuadles is a retired PBA player who most notably played for Toyota Super Corollas and Ginebra San Miguel. In 1979, he was awarded the PBA Rookie of the Year. He was a two-time PBA Mythical Five selection (in 1979 and 1984) and was also a member of the PBA Mythical Second Team in 1986.

Tuadles retired in 1992 after playing for Presto Ice Cream Kings. He is a basketball coach and is currently the head coach of the University of Santo Tomas men's basketball team. Tuadles was born on October 5, 1948 in Manila, Philippines. 

He currently resides in San Beda, Manila. Arnie Tuadles is married to Flora Tuadles and they have two children, Arnold Jr. and Arlene. Tuadles is a color commentator for the PBA broadcast of the San Miguel Beermen games.

49. Alex Cabagnot

Career

• High school: Eagle Rock (Los Angeles, California)
• College: , Los Angeles Valley College (2001–2003), Hawaii-Hilo (2003–2005)
• PBA draft 2005 Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Sta. Lucia Realtors
• Playing career: 2005–present
• Coaching career: 2016–present
• 9× PBA champion (2011 Governors', 2014–15 Philippine, 2015 Governors', 2015–16 Philippine, 2016–17 Philippine, 2017 Commissioner's, 2017–18 Philippine, 2019 Philippine, 2019 Commissioner's), PBA Finals MVP (2017 Commissioner's), 7x PBA All-Star, PBA All-Star Game MVP (2016), PBA Mythical First Team (2017), 2× PBA Mythical Second Team (2013, 2016), Bogs Adornado PBA Comeback Player of the Year (2015), PBA Obstacle Challenge Co-Champion (2007)

Alex Cabagnot was born in Quezon City, Philippines on December 8, 1982. Cabagnot played high school basketball at Eagle Rock in Los Angeles, California before going on to play college basketball at the Los Angeles Valley College.

Cabagnot was selected by the Sta. Lucia Realtors with the 2nd overall pick in the 2005 PBA draft. Cabagnot has played in the PBA for 9 seasons, most notably with the Sta. Lucia Realtors and the Alaska Aces. Cabagnot is currently a free agent and is looking to continue playing in the PBA.

Alex Cabagnot is a point guard and shooting guard who is known for his shooting ability. Cabagnot has won 3 PBA MVP Awards, 2 PBA All-Star Awards, and a PBA Championship. 

Alex Cabagnot is currently 40 years old and is looking to continue playing in the PBA. Alex Cabagnot is a Filipino-American basketball player and coach.

He played for the Sta. Lucia Realtors, Coca-Cola Tigers, Burger King Whoppers, and the San Miguel Beermen before joining the Petron Blaze Boosters as a player-coach in 2014. 

Cabagnot was named the PBA Finals MVP in 2017 and was also a member of the Mythical First Team in 2017. 

Cabagnot played his last season as a player in 2019 with the San Miguel Beermen. Cabagnot became the head coach of the UP Fighting Maroons in the 2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup.

Final Words

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is the longest-running professional basketball league in the world. The league has produced some of the best basketball players in the world, including superstars Jerry West, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James.

The PBA currently has 10 teams, and is considered the top basketball league in the Philippines.