Personal information | |
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Born | November 29, 1964 |
Nationality | Filipino |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
Career information | |
College | San Sebastian |
PBA draft | 1991: 1st round, 4th overall pick |
Selected by the San Miguel Beermen | |
Playing career | 1991–2000 |
Position | Shooting guard/Small forward |
Number | 15, 18 |
Coaching career | 2001–present |
Career history | |
As player: | |
1991–2000 | San Miguel Beermen |
As coach: | |
2001–2006 | San Miguel Beermen (assistant) |
2006–2013 | Barangay Ginebra Kings (assistant) |
2013–2016 | Barako Bull Energy (assistant) |
2016 | Phoenix Fuel Masters (assistant) |
2016–2017 | TNT KaTropa (assistant) |
2017–2020 | Terrafirma Dyip (assistant) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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As assistant coach: | |
Arturo "Art" dela Cruz is a retired Filipino professional basketball player and coach who specializes in defense end. He is the father of former San Beda Red Lion Arthur dela Cruz. [1]
A former San Sebastian Stag, Dela Cruz was drafted and played for San Miguel Beermen from 1991 until 2000. [2]
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