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Samboy Lim
Avelino Borromeo Lim Jr. (born April 1, 1962), better known as Samboy "The Skywalker" Lim, is a retired Filipino professional basketball player of the Philippine Basketball Association and many time national player in the 1980s and 90s. As a high-flying wing, he distinguished himself with his flamboyant and often dangerous forays to the basket, punctuated by acrobatic shots, hang-time moves or slam dunks. A five-time All-Star and two-time PBA Mythical Team selection, he did not however win a Most Valuable Player Award because he did not get to complete a full season due to the many injuries he sustained on the court. Career A 15-year old Lim was discovered while playing on the courts of Phil-Am Life Homes in Quezon City by former basketball player, Jun Celis. This subsequently led to athletic scholarships, which were helpful given that his father, Dr. Avelino B. Lim Sr., died due to coronary thrombosis just as the younger Lim was entering high school. Amateur career After h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Small Forward
The small forward (SF), also known as the three or swingman, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers but taller, larger, and stronger than either of the guard positions. They are strategic and are often relied upon to score, defend, create open lanes, and rebound for their team. The small forward is considered to be perhaps the most versatile of the five main basketball positions as they contribute offensively and defensively. In the NBA, small forwards generally range from 6' 5" (1.96 m) to 6' 10" (2.08 m); in the WNBA, they are usually between 6' 0" (1.83 m) to 6' 2" (1.88 m). This puts them at the average height of all professional basketball players because they are taller than the guards, but shorter than the power forward and center. Small forwards are responsible for scoring points and defending, and often are secondary or tertiary rebounders behind the pow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines)
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)Pronounced "N-C-A-A". is an athletics association of ten private colleges and universities in Metro Manila, Philippines. Established in 1924, it is the oldest collegiate athletic association in the country. The Philippine NCAA is not affiliated with the NCAA of the United States. Its current members are Arellano University, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, Emilio Aguinaldo College, José Rizal University, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Mapúa University, San Beda University, San Sebastian College – Recoletos, and the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA. Organization The Policy Board and the Management Committee handles the affairs of the league. The Board and the committee are composed of representatives of the ten member schools, and determine the acceptance and suspension of member schools, game reversals and replays, and other official actions. During the nearly yearlo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PBA Hall Of Fame
The Philippine Basketball Association Hall of Fame is an institution that honors selected former players and personalities of the Philippine Basketball Association. It was launched on May 29, 2005, during the Reunion Game pitting two teams consisting of the 25 Greatest Players in PBA History. In 2005, it inducted its first 12 members to the group. Inductees Ceremony dates and locations References External links PBA.ph: CRISPA, TOYOTA STALWARTS LEAD INITIAL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES {{coord missing, Philippines Hall of Fame A hall, wall, or walk of fame is a list of individuals, achievements, or other entities, usually chosen by a group of electors, to mark their excellence or Wiktionary:fame, fame in their field. In some cases, these halls of fame consist of actu ... Basketball museums and halls of fame Halls of fame in the Philippines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
40 Greatest Players In PBA History
The 40 Greatest Players in Philippine Basketball Association History is a set of players chosen in 2000 and 2015 to commemorate the founding of the Philippine Basketball Association. The first set, known as the 25 Greatest Players in Philippine Basketball Association History was awarded when the league celebrated its 25th anniversary in , during its silver anniversary TV special held at the Araneta Coliseum on April 9, 2000. In 2015, 15 players were added to the list to commemorate the league's 40th anniversary. The awarding was held at the Resorts World Manila on April 8, 2015. The award was rechristened as FAB @ 40 (40th Greatest Players). Criteria The following criteria were used by a committee in selecting players for the first 25 players in the list: *The player must have played at least four (4) full seasons with the league. *The player must be a recipient of a major award (either an MVP or Rookie of the Year awardee or a member of the mythical selection, or all-defensive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Basketball Association
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of twelve company-branded franchised teams. Founded in 1975, it is the first professional basketball league in Asia and is the second oldest continuously professional basketball league existing in the world after the National Basketball Association, NBA,Bartholomew, Rafe. ''Pacific Rims''. New American Library, 2010, p. 13. established before the "open era" of basketball in 1990 where FIBA allowed longstanding domestic leagues, which mostly had predated the PBA, to become professional. The league's regulations are a hybrid of rules from the NBA and FIBA. The league played its first game at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on April 9, 1975. Its main office is located along Circumferential Road 5, Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. Avenue (C-5 road), Eastwood City, Bagumbayan, Quezon City. The San Miguel Beermen have the most PBA championships with 28 titles. Entering the 2022 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Slam (PBA)
A team's Grand Slam in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is winning all three conference championships (tournaments) in a single season, i.e., a treble in the British sports sense. As of 2020, this has been accomplished five times by four teams and four coaches since the league's inception in 1975.PBA GRAND SLAM: 18 years in the making , Tito S. Talao, Tempo, July 11, 2014 In the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, at least one team swept the championships in one season. The decade 2000–2009 had no Grand Slam winner because of adjustments to the league calendar in 2004, in which the start of the season was moved from January to October and the number of conferences per season was reduced from three to two. The three-conference season format was reinstated in the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Basketball Association Mythical Team
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Mythical Team is an honor given annually to the best players in each of the five basketball positions: point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward and center. A Second Mythical Team was institutionalized in 1984 Events January * January 1 – The Bornean Sultanate of Brunei gains full independence from the United Kingdom, having become a British protectorate in 1888. * January 7 – Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast A .... Selections Most selections The following table only lists players with at least five total selections. Notes {{reflist, group=n Mythical Team Awards established in 1975 1975 establishments in the Philippines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1996 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 1996 PBA All-Star Weekend is the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The All-Star Fans Day was held on July 26 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City while the All-Star Game was held on July 28 at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay. Skills Challenge Winners *Buzzer-Beater Contest: Jack Santiago (Sunkist) *Three-point Shootout: Ric-Ric Marata (Sunkist) *Slam Dunk Team Competition: Marlou Aquino and Noli Locsin (Ginebra) All-Star Game Rosters Rookies-Sophomores-Juniors: *Marlou Aquino (Ginebra) *Jeffrey Cariaso (Alaska) *Bal David (Ginebra) *Kenneth Duremdes (Sunkist) *Dennis Espino (Sta. Lucia) *Rey Evangelista (Purefoods) * EJ Feihl (Ginebra) *Poch Juinio (Alaska) *Vince Hizon (Ginebra) *Noli Locsin (Ginebra) *Wilmer Ong (Ginebra) *Rodney Santos (Purefoods) *Coach: Robert Jaworski (Ginebra) Veterans: *Johnny Abarrientos (Alaska) *Ato Agustin (Sunkist) *Nelson Asaytono (San Miguel) *Paul Alvarez (San Miguel) *Jerry Codiñera (Purefoods) *Bong H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 PBA All-Star Game
The 1993 PBA All-Star Game is the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The events were held on June 6, 1993 at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay. Skills challenge winners *Slam Dunk Competition: Vergel Meneses *Three-point shootout: Elmer Cabahug (11-10 over Allan Caidic in the sudden death shootout after the first two rounds) Special Feature Showbiz stars entertain the fans with a basketball game as they await the main PBA All-Star event. Four Da Boys, led by Willie Revillame with 22 points and playing-coach Philip Salvador won over D'Kool Doods of Edu Manzano, 85-71. Among those who also played were Cesar Montano, Jinggoy Estrada, Anjo Ylana and former PBA player turned comedian Jimmy Santos, who provide the comic relief. All-Star Game Rosters North All-Stars: *Ato Agustin (San Miguel) *Samboy Lim (San Miguel) *Allan Caidic (San Miguel) *Hector Calma (San Miguel) *Jerry Codiñera (Purefoods) *Alvin Patrimonio (Purefoods) *Victor Pablo (Seven-Up) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1992 PBA All-Star Game
The 1992 PBA All-Star Game is the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The events were held on May 24, 1992, at The ULTRA in Pasig, coinciding the league's 1992 season. This is also the first All-Star game that featured skills challenge. Skills challenge Three-point shootout Slam Dunk competition All-Star Game Rosters North All-Stars: *Samboy Lim (San Miguel) *Ato Agustin (San Miguel) *Paul Alvarez (Alaska) *Vergel Meneses (Presto) *Allan Caidic (Presto) *Robert Jaworski (Ginebra) * Chito Loyzaga (Ginebra) *Ronnie Magsanoc (Shell) *Benjie Paras (Shell) *Alvin Patrimonio (Purefoods) *Jerry Codiñera (Purefoods) *Manny Victorino (Pepsi) *Coach: Robert Jaworski (Ginebra) South All-Stars: *Dondon Ampalayo (Ginebra) *Dante Gonzalgo (Ginebra) *Pido Jarencio (Ginebra) *Nelson Asaytono (Swift) * Alfonso Solis (Swift) *Boy Cabahug (Purefoods) *Dindo Pumaren (Purefoods) *Romeo dela Rosa (Shell) *Abet Guidaben (Pepsi) *Jojo Lastimosa (Alaska) *Zaldy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989 PBA All-Star Game
The 1989 PBA All-Star Game is the first all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), coinciding the 1989 PBA season. Background PBA Commissioner Rudy Salud organized the league's first all-star game to showcase the younger players that have joined the league from 1988 and 1989, who became standouts in their respective teams against the veteran players, who are mostly in the league since its founding in 1975. , Jaemark Tordecilla, FireQuinito.com, May 19, 2011 Before 1989, exhibition games were held in the provinces, notably in 1982, where the league's players from Luzon (named North All-Stars) were pitted against the league's players from Visayas and Mindanao (South All-Stars) in Cebu. All-Star Game Coaches |
