Barangay Ginebra Kings

[SaintPeter5858]

Yeah, we're hoping Hatfield could duplicate that.

[pajac24]

Oo nga pala...si aguilar pala nasa TnT. Sa totoo lang nakalimutan ko na nga yung mama hehehe

 

Aguilar's time will come..he will be a perfect fit on coach norman black's system which is always anchored on a guard-big man combination just like what he's doing with ateneo

[brun0magtangol]

eto....kung sakaling gahulin sa oras par mag adjust--

 

i jump shot mo.....bweheehe

[Richmond]

eto....kung sakaling gahulin sa oras par mag adjust--

 

i jump shot mo.....bweheehe

 

Sabi ni John Wilson kay Hatfield yata yan nung dying second nung laro nila laban sa Talk and Text kaya napagalitan nung assistant coach.

[brun0magtangol]

Sabi ni John Wilson kay Hatfield yata yan nung dying second nung laro nila laban sa Talk and Text kaya napagalitan nung assistant coach.

kasabihan na kasi yun... parang. instant glue pang emergency situation...bwehehehe

 

it may and may not work...sama kasi pag mga back to back airballs... sometimes it works..kasi pag dikitan laban...sabi nga walang bantay--free throw. yun ang mas mahirap i shoot pag mental factor ang kalaban.....dusa while on the stripe..there were times na pag ka abot ng ref... shoot agd. with the flow and rhythm from the pass or if mas trip mo i jump shoot na lang.. hehehehe... mas me chance maka rebound pag mintis at tumama sa ring. than airballs....bwehehehe

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Record breaking game by Rudy Hatfield

 

 

Pero meron din namang blooper

 

Edited March 21, 2012 by photographer

[SaintPeter5858]

Will they make it to the finals?

[rickyfred]

Congrats Barangay Ginebra Kings!

 

Sana Manalo ulit next game against Barako Bull.

[Agent_mulder]

Complete player si Vroman kaso nga lang mahina talaga sa ft's. Almost a triple double ang ginawa n'ya last Sunday eh....

 

 

Kudos to the Kings!!!! Kailangan lang ng konti pang freethrow practice ni Vroman. Kaya naman siguro, dahil anjan sa team si Triggerman.

 

the H-Bomb just exploded!!!

 

We have the best foul shooter in PBA history in the person of Allan Caidic in Ginebra. I think he can contribute to the improvement of Vroman's free throw woos. Ang napapansin ko lang kapag i re release na ni Vroman yung bola, parang nahuhulog sa palm niya. One-handed kasi mga charity shot

 

Ang tagal ng break nila before their game against tnt, dapat man lang sana nabigyan s'ya ng pointers ni Allan in shooting free throws, sa Sunday pa yata ang next game nila sana lang ginagawa na nila 'yan.

 

Pero may solution naman yan. Wag ibigay ang bola kay Vroman in the last two minutes. Madami naman reliable free throw shooters ang Ginebra like Caguioa, Cortez and Helterbrand. But Vroman still has to practice shooting free throws kasi may mga situations like pag nakakuha sya ng defensive rebound in a close game tapos biglang ifoul sya.

 

Maybe, in certain situations, but there are times that you would want the ball in the hands of your import kaso in this case Vroman sucks at ft's so he'd rather give a quick pass than to make an attempt or take it inside.

 

Bakit Ba Pinipilit si Lagabala Sa Rotation. Dapat Pang Sub Na Lang. Good Game for the gins though ang ganda ng game. Honetly pinatay ko na TV kagabi kasi I felt matatalo na naman sa overtime to. Tamo na nalo dapat pala wag na lang ako manood.

 

And you miss a heck of a game bro hehe....

 

 

Yeah, we're hoping Hatfield could duplicate that.

 

Sana nga bro at sana tuloy-tuloy na ang magandang laro n'ya, though sana lang din magamit na sina KG at Rico M.

Edited March 21, 2012 by Agent_mulder

[SaintPeter5858]

I agree with you Master. The athleticism of KG and Rico should be utilized

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The List: Top 10 Players in Ginebra History

 

 

 

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The team has gone through many names over the years: Gilbey’s Gin, Ginebra San Miguel, Añejo, Gordon’s Gin, and finally, officially, Barangay Ginebra. Still, through all these, the spirit stays the same: Never say die.

 

In this week’s installment of The List, we count down the 10 greatest players in the history of the PBA’s most popular franchise.

 

But before we get to the Top 10, here are some honorable mentions:

 

Francis Arnaiz

 

(1984-1986)

 

The PBA’s original “Mr. Clutch” was Robert Jaworski’s bosom buddy, and the duo was responsible for the team’s sudden rise in popularity upon their transfer to the franchise. A mestizo looker from Ateneo, he was Vince Hizon before Vince Hizon. He retired abruptly in 1986, just before Ginebra won its first PBA title, but he remains in the heart of old-school fans.

 

Vince Hizon

 

(1994-1998)

 

Originally known for his good looks, “The Prince” quickly proved to Ginebra fans that he was not just a pretty boy. His combination of a sweet outside stroke, fearless drives to the hoop, and rugged defense endeared him to the Barangay faithful.

 

Rudy Hatfield

 

(2006-2007, 2009-2012)

 

The “H-Bomb” is one of the most colorful players to ever don the Ginebra uniform. An energy guy, he often feeds off the mammoth crowd that comes to support the Gin Kings. And even though his stint with the team has been marked by prolonged absence, he will certainly go down as a memorable character.

 

Dante Gonzalgo

 

(1986-1993)

 

The league’s original Iron Man, Gonzalgo also had one of the coolest nicknames in the PBA: The Bicol Express. It was a great nickname, because like a train, he often ran down opponents with his combination of size and speed in the backcourt. Younger fans don’t remember that he was Ginebra’s top scorer in the late ’80s — earning a berth in Jaworski’s 1990 Philippine team to the Asian Games in the process — before retiring due to injuries in 1993.

 

Pido Jarencio

 

(1992-1998)

 

After being a super scorer in the college ranks, Jarencio’s first few years in the PBA were a disappointment. A tweener guard, he just couldn’t seem to find his mark in the league. That was until he joined Ginebra in 1992. He kept the team in many games with his hot shooting hands, and killed off rallies by opposing teams, earning him the nickname “The Fireman”.

 

10. Rudy Distrito

 

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(1987-1992)

 

Hitting the greatest shot in the history of the franchise — as Distrito did in Game Seven of the 1991 Open Conference — is enough to put anyone on this list. But beyond The Shot, Distrito typified the perfect Jaworski player: rugged and fearless.

 

 

9. Marlou Aquino

 

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(1996-1999)

 

 

At first glance, a No. 9 ranking seems a little low for Marlou Aquino, who was once touted as Ginebra’s savior. Then again, with all his talent and skill, Aquino should have had a better career, just as he should have had a better ranking. Still, he led the Gin Kings to a championship in 1997, ending a six-year drought.

 

8. Noli Locsin

 

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(1994-1999)

 

Noli Locsin is part of a long line of burly players who played under Jaworski. But he wasn’t just a banger; despite his frame, he was one of the most graceful and athletic players in the PBA during his heyday. Listed generously at 6-foot-2, he nonetheless battled bigger men night in and night out for Ginebra, etching his name forever in the heart of its fans.

 

7. Dondon Ampalayo

 

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(1986-1993)

 

At his peak, Ampalayo’s popularity was second only to Jaworski’s, not just in Ginebra, but in all of the PBA. “The Magic Man” from Cebu debuted to much acclaim in 1986, winning Rookie of the Year honors. A mobile power forward with three-point range who can drive and score underneath the basket, Ampalayo looked like he was about to rule the league.

 

He was Añejo’s main man in its All-Filipino title run in 1988, but injuries ravaged his body, and Ginebra fans were robbed from seeing one of the most talented players in franchise history in what should have been the best years of his career.

 

6. Chito Loyzaga

 

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(1985-1993)

 

He was a lockdown defender — he was reportedly the toughest matchup for Alvin Patrimonio early in the latter’s career — and a dynamite offensive player who can play all five positions. He was one of Jaworski’s most reliable disciples, so indispensable that he became part of the 1990 Asian Games team, and his longevity in a Ginebra uniform seals his lofty position in franchise history.

 

5. Eric Menk

 

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(2002-present)

 

Over the last decade, Eric Menk was Ginebra’s source of power in the paint. And while age and injury may have finally caught up with Major Pain, fans will forever remember how he carried the team during some of its best years in the PBA during championship runs in 2004, 2005, and 2008. He was the first player in Ginebra history to win the Most Valuable Player award as part of the franchise, winning the league’s top honors in 2005.

 

4. Bal David

 

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(1996-2004)

 

In so many ways, “The Flash” is the perfect Ginebra player. He was drafted in 1995, but was left unsigned, and only got a chance because he played so well alongside Marlou Aquino in the PBL — and yet he played nine seasons for Ginebra, eventually becoming the face of the franchise after Jaworski’s departure.

 

 

He was fast, but was often out of control. He could shoot, but was often streaky. He was a solid court general, but often took too many risks.

 

 

 

But he overcame all his flaws with a heart as big as anyone who ever played in the PBA. And all those imperfections made him the perfect player for the league’s perennial underdog team.

 

3. Jayjay Helterbrand

 

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(2000-2002, 2004-present)

 

 

Helterbrand won the second MVP award in Ginebra history in 2009, and he did it against all odds. Consider everything he had to go through: Early in his career, he had to take over point guard chores from Bal David, one of the most popular stars in team history. Later on, he had to take over the scoring cudgels when Mark Caguioa had to miss a whole season because of injuries.

 

And yet, despite those big shadows cast upon him, he was able to shine and etch his own name into the record books among the franchise’s greatest players. It came as no surprise that he was able to make a successful comeback this season after serious injuries. Helterbrand, after all, has aced tougher challenges before.

 

2. Mark Caguioa

 

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(2001-2008, 2009-present)

 

In the 2001 draft, Talk ‘N Text made a trade for the No. 4 overall pick, hoping to land an unknown player from southern California. The only problem was, Ginebra also knew about that player, and drafted him with the No. 3 pick.

 

That player, of course, was Mark Caguioa.

 

Would Caguioa have become as big a star if he hadn’t ended up with the league’s most popular team? While he had the talent, no other player has benefitted from the love and support of the mammoth Ginebra crowd as much as Caguioa.

 

On the flipside, Caguioa is the perfect icon to carry the torch for Ginebra in the post-Jaworski era, someone with the swagger to get the fans going, and the game to back it all up. Caguioa needed Ginebra, just as Ginebra needed Caguioa.

 

1. Robert Jaworski

 

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(1984-1998)

 

When one says Ginebra, Jaworski is the Alpha and the Omega.

 

As we wrote two weeks ago:

 

On the court, he was perpetually unafraid to barrel against bigger men in the lane, on many occasions seemingly willing his team to victory with his huge fighting heart. Off the court, his demeanor toward his fans might be even more remarkable. He was known to always give the time of day to any of his supporters, signing autographs till his hand hurt, smiling and posing for hundreds of pictures, and even joking around with them. It is no accident that Jaworski is the most popular player in PBA history.

 

By the way, Jaworski has never formally retired from playing basketball. As they say, true legends never say die.

 

Source: Jaemark Tordecilla, with Reynaldo Belen and Jay P. Mercado, InterAKTV

[brun0magtangol]

I wonder why Bal David retired. I think when he was in the PBA, his speed was second to none. One of his weak points that I noticed was his post defense. Johnny Abarrientos liked posting up Bal David and he almost always succeeded even if David was taller than Abarrientos. Payat kasi si Bal. During his early days, he often was a sub for Jarencio but eventually became a starter.

groin injury.....i believe the team sent him abroad to be operated on..still it kept him from coming back to play effectively... forced him to retirement...

[ray004]

i'd rather put Dante Gonzalgo in Marlou Aquino's place in the Top 10

[brun0magtangol]

i'd rather put Dante Gonzalgo in Marlou Aquino's place in the Top 10

 

yup... in terms of reputation. dedication. hardwork and loyalty....