pba history

When the ‘Golden State Warriors’ played two PBA selections in 1980

#Flashback Friday: When the “Golden State Warriors” played against 2 PBA selections Forty-three years this week, the 1975 NBA champions “Golden State Warriors” came over...

If the shoe fits: When local sneaker brands dominated the Philippine market

Ten years ago, Nike brought in LeBron James to Manila and we became witnesses to history. Adidas countered by planing in Derrick Rose a...

#FlashbackFriday: When more than two dozen NBA stars played in Manila

Forty-eight years ago, on June 17, 1975, more than two dozen NBA basketball players, two league referees, a pair of coaches, and two trainers...

Ginebra beats Purefoods, 100-92, in Return of the Rivals in Davao

As early as 3:00 p.m. on a warm, sunny afternoon at the USEP Gym in Davao, fans mingled around the venue, hoping to get...

A gathering of arch rivals: Crispa, Toyota meet up

It was a gathering that could not have happened 45 years ago.  In the 70’s, Crispa and Toyota (or Toyota and Crispa) players avoided each...

#ThrowbackThursday: When Bong Alvarez broke the PBA scoring record

On April 26, 1990, then PBA sophomore Paul “Bong” Alvarez broke the all-time scoring record for most points in a game, pouring in 71...

#ThrowbackThursday: The rumble that sent PBA players to jail

On Sunday, April 17, 1977, the PBA opened its third season with elaborate and star-studded opening ceremonies. A pair of games came after –...

Frenemies? Crispa-Toyota grand reunion set

After the successful Toyota grand reunion last February 18 in celebration of their 50th anniversary, plans are set to have another grand homecoming this...

#ThrowbackThursday: When Jaworski won his first game as Ginebra playing coach

When the Big J won his first PBA game as playing coach On April 11, 1985, On the second game of a twinbill at the...

The PBA at 48: Looking back to the league’s maiden season

On April 9, 1975, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) formally opened, making it the first play for pay league in Asia and second in...

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