Michael Holper (born May 21, 1981) is a former Filipino-American professional

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player. Born in

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, he last played for the

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. He plays the power forward and center positions. Holper is known to be a defensive player.

Career

Holper had the most number of starts among rookies in the 2005–06 season with 35 and this showed the kind of trust by then Barangay Ginebra Kings coach Siot Tanquingcen gave to him. Holper was a reliable player especially in defense and rebounding. But because of nagging injuries, he was sidelined for most of the 2005–06 season with the Kings. Holper was later released by the Kings to clear salary cap. He was then signed by the

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. In 2009, he was signed by the

. After his stint with the Beermen, he decided to retire from professional basketball.

Life after basketball

After playing basketball professionally, Holper decided to return to the United States where he has now become a doctor.

Personal life

Holper is married to his wife, whom he has three children. He has a younger brother, named Melvin, who also plays power forward, who played college basketball in the Philippines for the

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of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc.

Season-by-season averages

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