40 Greatest Players in PBA History

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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 year anniversary in 2000, 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).[1]

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 a MVP or Rookie of the Year awardee or a member of the mythical selection, or all-defensive teams)
  • The player must have done a major impact with the sport and the league.
  • The player must have contributed towards the positive development of basketball in the country.

Criticism on the 15 additional players

The additional 15 players that was added in 2015 caused controversy because some were still young and active (Williams-33, Pingris-34) and still at the peak of their career. Though the selection is valid, some from the 25 original cast questioned why some of the retired PBA legends were not included in the list like Nelson Asaytono, Abe King, Yoyoy Villamin, Olsen Racela, and Jeffrey Cariaso.[2]

Players selected in 2000

Italics Denotes player who was active in the PBA at the time of induction
* Elected to the PBA Hall of Fame
All Star Denotes number of All-Star appearances
Year Denotes year of PBA Hall of Fame induction
Name School Teams played for (years) MVP won All-star Year Ref
Johnny Abarrientos FEU Alaska (1993–2001)
Pop Cola (2001–2002)
Coca-Cola (2002–2006)
Barangay Ginebra (2006–2009, 2010)
 1 (1996)
Bogs Adornado* UST Crispa (1975–1979)
U/Tex (1979–1982)
Great Taste (1982–1984)
Shell (1985–1986)
Hills Bros/Alaska (1987)		 3 (1975, 1976, 1981) n/a 2005
Renato Agustin Lyceum San Miguel (1989–1996)
Sunkist/Pop Cola (1996–1997)
Sta Lucia (1999–2000)
Red Bull (2000–2001)		 1 (1992)
Francis Arnaiz* Ateneo Toyota (1975–1983)
Gilbey's Gin/Ginebra (1984–1986)		 none n/a 2005
Ricardo Brown* Pepperdine, DLSU Great Taste (1983–1987)
San Miguel (1987–1989)		 1 (1985) n/a 2009
Allan Caidic* UE Great Taste/Presto (1987–1992)
San Miguel (1993–1998)
Barangay Ginebra (1999)		 1 (1990) 2009
Hector Calma* Adamson San Miguel (1986–1994) none 2009
Philip Cezar* JRU Crispa (1975–1984)
Shell (1985–1986)
Great Taste/Presto (1987–1989)
Ginebra(1990–1991)		 1 (1980) 2005
Atoy Co* Mapúa Crispa (1975–1984)
Manila Beer (1985–1986)
Great Taste/Presto (1987–1988)		 1 (1979) n/a 2005
Jerry Codiñera UE Purefoods (1988–1999)
Mobiline/Talk 'N Text (1999–2002)
FedEx (2002–2005–06)		 none
Kenneth Duremdes Adamson Sunkist/Pop Cola (1995–1997)
Alaska (1998–2002)
Sta. Lucia (2003–2006–07)
Coca-Cola (2007–08)		 1 (1998)
Bernie Fabiosa USJ-R Crispa (1975–1984)
Shell (1985–1986)
Presto (1987–1989)
Purefoods (1990)
Diet Sarsi/Swift (1991)		 none
Ramon Fernandez* San Carlos Toyota (1975–1983)
Beer Hausen/Manila Beer (1984–1985)
Tanduay (1986–1987)
Purefoods (1988)
San Miguel (1988–1994)		 4 (1982, 1984, 1986, 1988) 2005
Danny Florencio* UST U/Tex (1975–1976)
7-Up (1977)
Toyota (1977–1982)
Galerie Dominique (1983)		 none n/a 2007
Alberto Guidaben* USJ-R Crispa (1975–1984)
Tanduay (1985)
Manila Beer (1986)
San Miguel (1987–1988)
Purefoods (1988)
Alaska (1989)
Pepsi/7-Up (1990–1993)
Shell (1994–1995)		 2 (1983, 1987) 2007
Freddie Hubalde* Mapúa Crispa (1975–1984)
Tanduay (1985–1987)
Purefoods (1988)
Shell (1988–1989)
Añejo (1990–1991)		 1 (1977) n/a 2011
Robert Jaworski* UE Toyota (1975–1983)
Gilbey's Gin/Añejo/Ginebra (1984–1997)		 1 (1978) 2005
Jojo Lastimosa Ateneo, USJ-R Purefoods (1988–1991)
Alaska (1992–2000, 2002–2003)
Pop Cola (2000–2002)		 none
Lim Eng Beng DLSU Carrier (1975)
U/Tex (1976–1982)
San Miguel (1983)
Crispa (1984)
Shel Azodrin (1985)
Manila Beer (1986)		 none n/a 2013
Samboy Lim* Letran San Miguel (1986–1997) none 2009
Ronnie Magsanoc UP Shell (1989–1999)
Sta Lucia (2000–2001)
Purefoods (2002)		 none 2013
Vergel Meneses JRU Presto (1992)
Sta. Lucia (1993)
Swift/Sunkist/Pop Cola (1994–1999)
Ginebra (1999–2002)
FedEx (2002–2004–05)
Red Bull (2004–05–2005–06)
Talk 'N Text (2006–07)
 1 (1995)
Manny Paner* UV Royal Tru-Orange (1975–1977)
Great Taste (1978–1980)
CDCP (1981)
Royal/San Miguel/Magnolia (1982–1986)		 none n/a 2007
Alvin Patrimonio* Mapúa Purefoods (1988–2004–05) 4 (1991, 1993, 1994, 1997) 2011
Benjie Paras UP Shell (1989–2002)
San Miguel (2003)		 2 (1989, 1999) 2013

Players selected in 2015

Italics Denotes player who was active in the PBA at the time of induction
* In-active / Retired Players
Name School Teams played for (years) MVP won All-star Ref
Danny Ildefonso* NU San Miguel/Petron Blaze (1998–2013)
Meralco (2013–2015)
 2 (2000, 2001) (1999–2001, 2003–2005, 2007, 2009)
Willie Miller Letran Batang Red Bull (2001–2003)
Talk 'N Text (2004–2006)
Alaska (2006–2010)
Ginebra (2010–2011)
Barako Bull (2011–2012)
GlobalPort (2012–2013)
Barako Bull (2013–2014)
Talk 'N Text (2015–Present)
 2 (2002, 2007) 11 (2001, 2003–2004, 2006–2011)
James Yap UE Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants
Purefoods Chunkee Giants
B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados
B-Meg Llamados
San Mig Coffee Mixers
San Mig Super Coffee Mixers
Purefoods Star Hotshots
(2004–Present)
 2 (2006, 2010) 12 (2004–2015)
Asi Taulava BYU Talk 'N Text (1999–2007)
Coca-Cola Tigers (2007–2010)
Meralco (2010–2012)
Air21 Express/NLEX Warriors (2013–Present)
 1 (2003) 13
Eric Menk Lake Superior State Tanduay Rhum Masters (1999–2001)
Barangay Ginebra Kings/Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (2001–2013)
Ginebra Kings (2013)
GlobalPort (2013–2014)
Alaska Aces (2014–Present)
 1 (2005) 10 (1999–2000, 2003–2007, 2009–2011)
Kelly Williams Oakland Sta. Lucia Realtors (2006–2010)
Talk 'N Text (2010–Present)
 1 (2008) 5 (2007–2011)
Jayjay Helterbrand Kentucky State Ginebra (2000–Present)
 1 (2009) 7 (2004–2010)
Jimmy Alapag Cal. State Talk 'N Text (2003–2015)
Meralco Bolts(2015–Present)
 1 (2011) 11 (2003–2011, 2014–2015)
Mark Caguioa Glendale CC Ginebra (2001–Present)
 1 (2012) 7
Arwind Santos FEU Air21 Express (2006–2009)
San Miguel Beermen (2009–Present)
 1 (2013) 6 (2008–2013)
Jayson Castro PCU Talk 'N Text (2008–Present)
 3 (2013–2015)
Marc Pingris FEU FedEx Express (2004–2005)
Purefoods (2005–2008)
Magnolia/San Miguel (2008–2009)
Purefoods (2009–Present)
 11 (2005–2015)
Kerby Raymundo* Letran Red Bull Thunder (2000–2001)
B-Meg Llamados (2002–2012)
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (2012–2013)
Meralco Bolts (2013)
 10 (2001, 2003–2011)
Chito Loyzaga* SBC YCO-Tanduay (1981)
Toyota (1983)
Great Taste (1984–1985)
Ginebra San Miguel (1986–1993)
Marlou Aquino* Adamson Ginebra San Miguel (1996–1997)
Gordon's Gin Boars (1997–1998)
Barangay Ginebra Kings(1998–2000)
Sta. Lucia Realtors (2000–2010)
Meralco Bolts (2010–2011)

Grandslam coaches

Before handing out the awards for the 25 PBA greatest players, the four Grand Slam head coaches up to 2000 were also recognized.

^ Denotes coach who is still active
* Elected to the PBA Hall of Fame
*^ Active coach who has been elected to the PBA Hall of Fame
HOF year Denotes year of PBA Hall of Fame induction
Name Team Grandslam year HOF year
Baby Dalupan* Crispa Redmanizers 1976 2005
Tommy Manotoc* Crispa Redmanizers 1983 2011
Norman Black*^ San Miguel Beermen 1989 2007
Tim Cone^ Alaska Milkmen 1996


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References

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