Monthly Archives: September 2006

TOP TEN: PBA’S DRAFT BIGGEST FLOPS

Let’s go back to the yesteryears and reminisce the players that SHOULD have been stars but turned out to be DUDS! The criteria: 1. Was a first round pick 2. Was an MVP in the NCAA, UAAP, and PBL or was a popular go-to-guy during their pre-PBA days. 3. Was a draft pick – notaaa

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SMB: By The (Jersey) Numbers

Danny Ildefonso played for NU wearing jersey number 9. He also wore 9 in the PBL, playing for Agfa. When he went to the PBA as a San Miguel Beerman he wore number 10. He chose to wear number 10 but his jersey change had a reason. The same reason why Boybits Victoria chose numberaaa

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New dawn for Solar Sports

By Joaquin M. Henson The Philippine Star 09/28/2006 It’s a brand-new ball game for the Solar Sports TV network which will be revitalized, reformatted and restructured to become a more dominant force in media starting Oct. 1. Last Monday night, Solar’s bigwigs – chairman William Tieng, president Wilson Tieng, chief operating officer Peter Chanliong andaaa

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Pacquiao Rocks His Boat (Once Again)

Filipino boxing superstar Manny ‘PacMan’ Pacquiao is now in Oscar’s stable of boxers. Another reason for Oscar De La Hoya to quit boxing and focus on his fast-rising Golden Boy Promotions. But could it be another cause of concern for Manny Pacquiao fans? Him moving to a new group 2 months before an important decidingaaa

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Houston Rockets: Problems And Solutions

An article by Jonathan Feigen of Houston Chronicle basically says Yao Ming and Tracy Mc Grady need to be healthy to make the playoffs. Ah yes… Playoffs is doable but you do not play 82 games just to make playoffs.

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Real Slim Shady Philippine Basketball Gods

(This article was originally posted here on August 18, 2006) May I have your attention please? May I have your attention please? Will the real slim shady please stand up? I repeat, will the real slim shady please stand up? Were gonna have a problem here…

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The Very First PBA Draft Diary

I accidentally caught the second round of the PBA draft earlier tonight. Watched it, read the news and now I give you a short (not that sweet though) PBA Draft Diary. A la Bill Simmons. Sta Lucia broke its longtime self-imposed ‘No-Fil-Am’ policy by drafting Kelly Williams. But this doesn’t come as a surprise. Daysaaa

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Philippine Basketball Association Tickets Online And Thru Mobile Phones

PBA.ph reports a revised PBA ticketing system come next season to further increase gate receipts and revenue. Let’ see: All-Team Access Pass: New scheme is the All-Team Access Pass (ATP) where fans can get season ticket pass but on a per team basis. The All-Team Access Pass differs from the Season-Ticket pass. Owning ATP means,aaa

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PBA Biggest Draft Disappointments List

In no particular order or disorder, herewith is the PBA Biggest Draft Disappointments List. I wouldn’t want to use the strong word bust, but this list is somehow that. Reasons maybe because of injury, tough luck or just random circumstance (borrowing a line from Rico).

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Charles Barkley Video

Primer: As Sir Charles heads to Springfield for his HOF induction, see this Charles Barkley mix. What a fun player! See how he blocked the opponents’ shots and dunks. Either he was sending it way out there or he is taking the ball in the air like it’s a rebound. See how he timed hisaaa

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