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Willie Miller (basketball)
Willie V. Miller Jr. (born July 13, 1977) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He last played for the Pilipinas MX3 Kings of the ASEAN Basketball League. He has started at the point guard position mostly but could also play the shooting guard spot. Miller has won four PBA championships and two PBA Most Valuable Player Awards. Miller played college basketball for Letran, where he was highly promoted in the national media as a future PBA superstar. After graduating, he was selected with the first overall pick in the 2001 PBA draft by the Thunder. Miller led them to two PBA championships before he got traded to the Alaska Aces where he also won one. He also won one championship with Talk N' Text. Collegiate career Miller played collegiate basketball for the Letran Knights in the NCAA. Professional career Metropolitan Basketball Association In 1999, Miller turned pro and instead opted to play for the expansion Nueva Ecija Patriots of the MBA. With Miller p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alaska Aces (PBA)
The Alaska Aces were a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association since 1986 under the ownership of Alaska Milk Corporation (AMC) and the owner of 14 PBA championships, tied with the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and the Magnolia Hotshots for the second-most titles overall. They are one of the most popular teams in the league and the Philippines. The Aces won nine PBA championships in the 1990s, including a rare grand slam (winning three championships in one season) during the 1996 season, joining the Crispa Redmanizers (1976, 1983), San Miguel Beermen (1989), and the San Mig Super Coffee Mixers ( 2013–14) as one of only four franchises to achieve the feat. The Aces last tournament was the 2021 PBA Governors' Cup where they were eliminated by the NLEX Road Warriors in the quarterfinal round in March 2022. The franchise was bought by Converge ICT on March 23, 2022, to become the Converge FiberXers. History 1986: First season After the temporary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Basketball Association Finals Most Valuable Player Award
The 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 se ... Finals Most Valuable Player award is an award given to the player who makes an outstanding performance during a conference finals. Usually, the award is given to a player who is a member of the champion team in a conference and is given always at the end of the finals series. Listed here are the PBA Finals MVP Awardees starting from 1996 up to the present. Winners Multiple-time winners {{PBA Finals MVPs Finals Most Valuable Player Basketball most valuable player awards Awards established in 1996 1996 establishments in the Philippines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2007 PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2006–07 PBA season. The events were held at the Pacoy Ortega Gym, San Fernando City, La Union and at the University of Baguio Gym, Baguio. Thursday events Obstacle Challenge Time in seconds. Shooting Stars Challenge Jayjay Helterbrand, Dominic Uy and San Fernando City councilor Panding Nince def. Mick Pennisi, Richard del Rosario and councilor Pablo Ortega. Trick Shot Challenge Dennis Miranda def. Ranidel de Ocampo and Ronald Tubid. Three-point shootout Hontiveros, Miller and David qualified for the Legends Shootout. Slam Dunk competition Failed to qualify: Kelly Williams, Gabby Espinas, Aaron Aban, Ronald Tubid Rookie-Sophomore Blitz Game In the game, there were four 10-minute quarters, the 8-second rule was lessened into 6 seconds, the shot clock was cut into 18 seconds, and a slam dunk counted for three points. Sunday events Legends Shootout All-Star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Basketball Association All-Defensive Team
The 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 se ... (PBA) All-Defensive Team is an honor given annually to the five players which exhibited outstanding defensive capabilities without regards to position. Selections Most selections The following table only lists players with at least five total selections. References Notes *{{note label, Note1, a, a The Defensive Player of the Year award was first established in 1993. All-Defensive Team Awards established in 1985 1985 establishments in the Philippines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Basketball Association Mythical Team Award
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] |
2011 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2011 PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2010–11 PBA season. The events were held from May 18 to 23, 2011 at the Boracay Convention Center, Boracay, Aklan. Friday events Coca-Cola Obstacle Challenges Time in seconds. *Gold color represent the current champion. Maynilad Three-point Shootout *Gold color represent the current champion. Meralco High-Voltage Slamdunk Contest *Jay Washington attended in Boracay, but did not compete in the slamdunk competition. *Slamdunk champion Niño Canaleta won't join this year's slamdunk competition. Rookie-Sophomore Blitz Game Rosters Rookies: *Rey Guevarra (Petron Blaze Boosters) *Elmer Espiritu (Air21 Express) *Robert Labagala (Barangay Ginebra Kings) *Hans Thiele ( Alaska Aces) *Josh Vanlandingham (Rain or Shine Elasto Painters) *Shawn Weinstein (Meralco Bolts) * John Wilson (Barangay Ginebra Kings) * Sean Anthony (Powerade Tigers) *Coach: Joshua Reyes (Talk 'N Te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2006 Hope-PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2005–06 PBA season. This was the second all-star weekend held in the season, due to the league adjusting its season calendar. All-Star Weekend The winners in this edition of the All-Star Weekend are as follows: *(A) Sophomores over the Rookies, 133–123, with Nelbert Omolon emerging as MVP. *(B) Willie Miller in the Obstacle and Trick Shot Challenges. *(C) William Antonio in the 3-point shootout. *(D) Niño Canaleta in the Slam Dunk competition. *(E) Tony dela Cruz in the shooting stars event. *(F) The team of Jojo Lastimosa, Ricardo Marata and Boybits Victoria in the Legends Shootout. Main All-Star Game Rosters North All-Stars: *Rommel Adducul (Barangay Ginebra) *Did not show up *John Arigo (Coca-Cola) *Nic Belasco (Alaska) *Mark Caguioa (Barangay Ginebra) *Did not show up *Jayjay Helterbrand (Barangay Ginebra) *Danny Ildefonso (San Miguel) *Willie Mill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 PBA All-Star Weekend
The Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Week is a week event held in the middle of the PBA season, usually before or during the second conference, that consists of a variety of basketball events, exhibitions, and performances culminating in the All-Star Game An all-star game is an exhibition game that purports to showcase the best players (the "stars") of a sports league. The exhibition is between two teams organized solely for the event, usually representing the league's teams based on region or div ... held on Sunday night. No regular games are held during this period, which is also known as the All-Star break. Since 2017, the All-Star festivities were extended for a week, instead of starting it on a Friday. All-Star Game The All-Star game, held on Sunday, is the main event of the weekend. Events of the All-Star weekend Obstacle Challenge From 1994 to 2002, the competition is known as the "Buzzer Beater contest" Three-Point Shootout Slam Dunk Contest Team Stalwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2003 PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2003 PBA season. The events were held from May 30 to June 1, 2003 at the Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City. Skills challenge 2-Ball Challenge Three-point shootout Obstacle Challenge Time in seconds. Slam Dunk competition Crispa-Toyota reunion game Rosters Crispa Redmanizers *Romulo Mamaril *Mon Cruz *Bay Cristobal *Philip Cezar *Atoy Co *Bernie Fabiosa *Abet Guidaben *Bogs Adornado *Freddie Hubalde *Rey Pages *Willy Tanduyan *Rey Franco *Bong Dela Cruz *Tito Varela *Joy Dionisio *Itoy Esguerra *Dave Brodett *Coach: Baby Dalupan Toyota Tamaraws *Terry Saldaña * Chito Loyzaga *Ed Cordero * Sonny Jaworski *Ramon Fernandez *Gil Cortez *Emer Legaspi *Pol Herrera *Boy Clarino *Tino Reynoso *Orly Bauzon *Oscar Rocha *Rolly Marcelo *Ulysses Rodriguez *Ed Camus *Ompong Segura *Coach: Dante Silverio Game All-star game Rosters Commissioner's All-Stars: *Willie M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2001 PBA All-Star Game is the annual All-Star Weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The All-Star game was held on July 22, 2001 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Skills Challenge winners Slam Dunk Competition: San Miguel's Joey Mente won the slam dunk title, Mente soared over Olsen Racela's bowed head to deliver the winning slam and the only perfect score of the night as he beat Alaska's John Arigo. Buzzer-beating competition winner: Jayjay Helterbrand of Barangay Ginebra, over Olsen Racela, Jason Webb and Patrick Fran. Three-Point Shootout winner: Boyet Fernandez of Purefoods. Two-Ball Competition: Barangay Ginebra's Jun Limpot and Bal David defeated Mobiline's Victor Pablo and Gherome Ejercito, 63-53, to capture the two-ball competition. All-Star Game Rosters Veterans: *Johnny Abarrientos (Pop Cola) *Jeffrey Cariaso (Tanduay) *Noy Castillo (Purefoods) *Kenneth Duremdes (Alaska) *Dennis Espino (Sta.Lucia) *Danny Ildefonso (San Miguel) *Chris J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Game
The PBA All-Star Game is an exhibition game hosted annually by the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), matching the league's star players using various formats. It is the featured event of PBA All-Star Weekend. The All-Star game was first staged at The ULTRA on June 4, 1989. The starting lineup for each squad is selected by a fan ballot, while the reserves are chosen by a vote among the head coaches of the league's teams. If a selected player is injured and cannot participate, the league officials select a replacement. The head coaches of the teams that entered the season's first conference, the Philippine Cup, are chosen as the coaches of the teams in the All-Star Game. Background The annual All-Star Game was instituted in 1989 and has already evolved into different types of competition, more commonly in the following formats: Philippine national team vs. PBA All-Stars (last played in 2018), Rookies, Sophomores & Juniors (RSJ) vs. Veterans (last played in 2012), and North v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008–09 PBA Philippine Cup
The 2008-09 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup or known as the 2008-09 KFC PBA Philippine Cup for sponsorship reasons, is the first conference of the 2008-09 PBA season. The tournament started on October 4, 2008, and ended on February 11, 2009. The new conference will have games on Thursdays and Saturdays. The tournament is an All-Filipino format, which bans an import or a pure-foreign player for each team. The tournament featured the first ever regular season game played in Singapore. It was played at the Singapore Indoor Stadium between the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters and the San Miguel Beermen on November 30. Format The following format was observed for the duration of the conference: * Double-round robin eliminations; 18 games per team; Teams are then seeded by basis on win–loss records. Ties are broken among points differences of the tied teams if the teams are not tied for #2, #5 or #9. If tied on those seeds, an extra game will be played to determ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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