Good morning Sunday! Before going to my usual routine, I usually check some basketball forums and blogs to get some updates about the PBA and NBA (Hope that they end the “lockout” thing). One article that I read is all about team’s best acquisition, whether it is come from a trade or from draft picks.
Because of my love and passion for PBA, I decided to come up with my own version.
- Johnny Abarrientos (
He was the 3rd pick overall of the Alaska Milkmen then, a college standout from the Far Eastern University, who led the Tamaraws to two UAAP titles in 1991 and 1992. And in only his second season in the PBA, he was selected to participate in the 1994 Asian Games in Hiroshima , Japan
He led the Aces to eight titles, including the rare grand slam feat in 1996, at the same time winning the MVP honors in 1996.
In 1997, he was invited by the Charlotte Hornets scout Joe Bettancourt to participate in their pre-season camp. But he respectfully declined the offer, instead he focused on his career in the PBA.
He is also included in the PBA’s 25 greatest players of all time. In 2001, he was traded to the Pop Cola Panthers. And after one season playing under a new team, he lead his team to a championship against his former team, the Alaska Aces.
Accomplishments:
Mythical Second Team ( 2003 ) Mythical First Team ( 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 ) Most Valuable Player ( 1996 ) All-Defensive Team ( 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2004-2005 ) Commissioner's Cup Best Player of the Conference ( 1997 ) Governor's Cup Finals MVP ( 1996, 1997 ) Most Steals ( 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2004-2005 ) Most Minutes Played ( 1996 )
Most Assists ( 1994, 1995, 1996 )
- Arwind Santos (Barako Bull/Air21)
In the 2006 PBA Draft, Air21 selected this FEU stalwart. Already a popular player because his accomplishments during his stint to UAAP (winning the ROY
In his first season, he led the rookies in scoring with 14.18 PPG, and led the Express to a quarterfinal appearance against the Sta. Lucia Realtors. He was the leader of the Express in terms of scoring and rebounding. The highlight of his career in Air21 is when he led his team to the finals versus Barangay Ginebra, only to lose after the Game 7 knockout game.
He was traded to San Miguel Beermen in 2009-2010 season. With Jay Washington, they led the Beermen to some finals appearances but failed to win one for the team.
But in the recent Governor’s Cup, he carried his depleted team to the finals and bagged the championship against the seeking grand slam feat, Talk N Text.
Accomplishments:
Mythical Second Team ( 2006-2007 ) Mythical First Team ( 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011 ) Defensive Player of the Year ( 2007-2008 ) All-Rookie Team ( 2006-2007 ) All-Defensive Team ( 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011 ) Governor's Cup Best Player of the Conference ( 2010-2011 ) Governor's Cup Finals MVP ( 2010-2011 )
- Alvin Patrimonio (Purefoods Tender Juicy/BMEG Llamados)
The Captain. His name is very synonymous to his team, the Purefood Tender Juicy Giants. He entered the league in 1988 during the third conference. He carried the team many times in the finals and winning championships. Tied with Ramon Fernandez with 4 MVP titles around his waist, he is also nicknamed the “Iron Man of the PBA” for the most number of games played consecutively (596) and one of the eight players to play at least 800 games in his career.
A many time National Team Member from 1986 to 1998. He announced his retirement in 2004 after playing 16 seasons with the franchise. He is now the team manager of BMEG Llamados.
Accomplishments:
Mythical Second Team ( 1995 ) Mythical First Team ( 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000 ) Most Valuable Player ( 1991, 1993, 1994, 1997 ) Governor's Cup Best Player of the Conference ( 1997 ) Commissioner's Cup Best Player of the Conference ( 1994 ) All-Filipino Best Player of the Conference ( 1996 ) All-Filipino Finals MVP ( 1997 ) All-Star MVP ( 1991 ) Most Points ( 1993 ) Most Minutes Played ( 1993 ) Most Freethows Made ( 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998 ) Most Defensive Rebounds ( 1989, 1992, 1994 ) Most 2-Pointers Made ( 1991, 1992, 1993 )
- Danny Ildefonso (Petron Blaze Boosters/San Miguel Beermen)
It’s so hard to select SMB’s best acquisition because this team always find a way to acquire quality players, especially, in trade transactions. But I selected Danny Ildefonso, because one factor that he came from the draft.
This Pangasinan native is once the National University
He was selected by Shell as first overall pick and immediately traded to San Miguel Beermen, who is in the rebuilding mode, in exchange with the team’s second pick, Noy Castillo.
As a rookie, he played with Nelson Asaytono, and they carried the Beermen to two runner-up finish in AFC and Commissioner’s Cup. He also won the ROY
After the departure of Asaytono, he and then rookie Fil-Am Danny Seigle, lead the team to two championships in the 1999 season and ended the five year title drought of the team.
He was a two-time MVP in 2000 and 2001 and won the Best Player of the Conference 5 straight times.
Accomplishments:
Rookie of the Year ( 1998 ) Mythical Second Team ( 1998, 1999, 2006-2007 ) Mythical First Team ( 2000, 2001 ) Most Valuable Player ( 2000, 2001 ) Governor's Cup Best Player of the Conference ( 2000, 2001 ) Commissioner's Cup Best Player of the Conference ( 2000, 2001 ) All-Filipino Best Player of the Conference ( 2001 ) Governor's Cup Finals MVP ( 1999 ) Fiesta Conference Finals MVP ( 2004-2005 ) Commissioner's Cup Finals MVP ( 2000 ) All-Star MVP ( 2001 ) Most Total Rebounds ( 2000 ) Most Offensive Rebounds ( 2000, 2001 ) Most Minutes Played ( 1998, 2000, 2001 ) Most Defensive Rebounds ( 2000 ) Most Assists ( 2001 ) Most 2-Pointers Made ( 1998, 2001 )
- Mark Caguioa (Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings)
He is unknown in the 2001 PBA Draft, he was selected 3rd overall in that draft. Raising the eyebrows of some fans, Caguioa proved them wrong by winning the 2001 PBA ROY by averaging 13.77 PPG and 4.87 RPG.
His monicker “The Spark”, he gave BGK a run and gun type of play in which lead his team to a back to back title in 2004.
Some says that he had several chances of winning the MVP, not only for the media votes, and some injuries in which he missed some games in a single conference.
Accomplishments:
Rookie of the Year ( 2001 ) Mythical Second Team ( 2004-2005, 2005-2006 ) Mythical First Team ( 2007-2008, 2010-2011 ) Mr. Quality Minutes ( 2001 ) Philippine Cup Best Player of the Conference ( 2006-2007 ) Most Points ( 2004-2005 ) Most Minutes Played ( 2004-2005 )
- Asi Taulava (Talk N Text Tropang Texters)
This Fil-Tongan was one of the direct hire Fil-Ams during the 1999 Off-season. He led the Mobiline to a winning streak during the 1999 AFC, only to lose to Ginebra by a buzzer beater shot by Bal David.
Faced some issues about his citizenship, in 2004 he was suspended in the league indefinitely by Commissioner then, Noli Eala.
He was the first Fil-Am to win the MVP honors in 2003 since Ricardo Brown of the Great Taste in 1985.
He was also a regular member of our National Team.
Accomplishments:
Mythical Second Team ( 2002, 2009-2010 ) Mythical First Team ( 2003, 2007-2008, 2008-2009 ) Most Valuable Player ( 2003 ) All-Defensive Team ( 2003, 2008-2009 ) All-Filipino Best Player of the Conference ( 2003 ) Reinforced Finals MVP ( 2003 ) All-Star MVP ( 2004-2005, 2006-2007 ) Most Total Rebounds ( 2003 ) Most Points ( 2003 ) Most Offensive Rebounds ( 2005-2006, 2007-2008 ) Most Freethows Made ( 2002, 2003 ) Most Defensive Rebounds ( 2003 ) Most Blocks ( 2003 ) Most 2-Pointers Made ( 2003 )
Bubbling under are:
- Gary David (Powerade)
Accomplishments: Sportsmanship Award ( 2006-2007 ) Mythical First Team ( 2006-2007 ) Most Improved Player ( 2006-2007 ) Comeback Player of the Year ( 2006-2007 ) All-Defensive Team ( 2006-2007 ) Most Freethows Made ( 2006-2007, 2008-2009 )
- Gabe Norwood (Rain or Shine)
9. Kelly Williams (Sta. Lucia)
Accomplishments:
| Rookie of the Year ( 2006-2007 ) | ||||
| Mythical Second Team ( 2008-2009, 2009-2010 ) | ||||
| Mythical First Team ( 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2010-2011 ) | ||||
| Most Valuable Player ( 2007-2008 ) | ||||
| Comeback Player of the Year ( 2009-2010 ) | ||||
| All-Rookie Team ( 2006-2007 ) | ||||
| All-Defensive Team ( 2007-2008 ) | ||||
| Philippine Cup Best Player of the Conference ( 2007-2008 ) | ||||
| Most Total Rebounds ( 2007-2008 ) | ||||
| Most Minutes Played ( 2007-2008 ) | ||||
| Most Defensive Rebounds ( 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2009-2010 ) |
Thanks to PBA Online for the statistics.
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