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Samboy Lim
Avelino "Samboy" Borromeo Lim Jr. (April 1, 1962 – December 23, 2023), nicknamed "The Skywalker", was a Filipino professional basketball player of the Philippine Basketball Association and the national team in the 1980s and 1990s. 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. Lim was a five-time All-Star and two-time PBA Mythical Team selection, but he did not win a Most Valuable Player award because he did not complete a full season due to the multiple injuries he sustained on the court. Career Lim was discovered at 15-years old 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Small Forward
The small forward (SF), also known as the three, is one of the five Basketball position, positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically shorter, quicker, and leaner than Power forward (basketball), power forwards and Center (basketball), 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 typically range from 6' 6" (1.98 m) to 6' 9" (2.06 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 Guard (basketball), guards, but shorter than the Power forward (basketball), power forward and Center (basketball), center. Small ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
1993 PBA Governors' Cup Finals
The 1993 PBA Governors' Cup finals was the best-of-7 basketball championship series of the 1993 PBA Governors' Cup, and the conclusion of the conference playoffs. The San Miguel Beermen and Swift Mighty Meaty Hotdogs played for the 56th championship contested by the league. The San Miguel Beermen wins their tenth PBA title with a 4–1 series victory over Swift Mighty Meaty Hotdogs. Qualification Series scoring summary Games summary Game 1 Kenny Travis deflected a pass by Tony Harris in Swift's final offensive with the Beermen up, 139–138, in the second overtime. Travis split his free throw then pressed hard on Harris, who lost the ball to Alvin Teng, allowing San Miguel to escaped with a win. The Meaties were down by 15 points early in the fourth period but they battled back and forces overtime at 116–116 on Tony Harris' buzzer-beating basket. The Beermen trailed 117–122 in the extension period when Kenny Travis hit back-to-back triples to give the lead back to San ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines)
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA; ) is an athletic association of ten private colleges and universities in Metro Manila, Philippines. Established in 1924, it is the oldest collegiate athletic association in the country. It is not affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA of the United States, as such it is also referred to as NCAA Philippines to differentiate the two associations. History Early years The NCAA was founded in 1924 on the initiative of Regino R. Ylanan, a physical education professor of the University of the Philippines (UP). The original members were the Ateneo de Manila University, Ateneo de Manila, De La Salle University Manila, De La Salle College, Far Eastern University Institute of Accounts, Business, and Finance, Institute of Accounts (now as Far Eastern University), National University (Philippines), National University (NU), San Beda College (SBC), the University of Manila, the University of the Philippines, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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 {{Philippine Basketball Association navbox 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] [Amazon] |
50 Greatest Players In PBA History
The 50 Greatest Players in PBA History is a list of players chosen across three separate occasions in 2000, 2015, and 2025 to honor the 25th, 40th, and 50th anniversaries of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), respectively, with the list expanding for each milestone. The first set, known as the 25 Greatest Players, was awarded when the league celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2000. During its silver anniversary, a TV special was held at the Araneta Coliseum on April 9. In 2015, 15 players were added to the list to commemorate the league's 40th anniversary. The awarding was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater at Resorts World Manila on April 8. The award was rechristened as FAB @ 40 (40th Greatest Players). In 2025, the league added an additional 10 players to the list for the 50th anniversary, with the list renamed as the 50 Greatest Players. Similar to the previous two sets, there will be a pair of celebrations honoring the Greatest Players. The first was hel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Grand Slam (PBA)
In Philippine sports leagues, a Grand Slam is the achievement of a team winning all three conferences (or tournaments) in a single season. The term originated in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), as a traditional season is composed of three separate conferences rather than a single regular season and postseason. The term has since expanded into other leagues such as the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) and the now-defunct Philippine Basketball League (PBL). Philippine Basketball Association From 1975 to 2003, and again from 2010 onwards, a traditional Philippine Basketball Association season is composed of three conferences. Currently, these three are the Philippine Cup, Commissioner's Cup, and Governors' Cup. In certain circumstances, the PBA may hold less than three conferences in a season. To pave the way for the Philippines' hosting of the 1981 SEA Games and 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, two conferences were held in the 1981 and 2023–24 seasons. Due to r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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. This honor is given during the PBA's Leo Awards. Starting from the 2020 PBA season, each Mythical Team consists of two backcourt (guards) and three frontcourt Basketball is a sport with five players on the court for each team at a time. Each player is assigned to different positions defined by the strategic role they play. Guard, forward and center are the three main position categories. The standard ... (forwards or centers or both) players. Previously, each Mythical Team would have two guards, two forwards, and a center. Selections Most selections The following table only lists players with at least five total selections. Notes References {{Reflist Mythical Team Awards established in 1975 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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 Phillip Salvador won over D'Kool Doods of Edu Manzano, 85–71. Among those who also played were Cesar Montano, Jinggoy Estrada, Anjo Yllana 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 (Sev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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) *Zald ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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 No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
