Bobby Parks PBA Best Import of the Conference Award

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The Bobby Parks Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Best Import of the Conference award (formerly known as the PBA Best Import of the Conference award) is given to the most outstanding non-Filipino on a team's roster, frequently referred to as the "import." Since imports are restricted to certain conferences, the award is a conference-long award, not a season-long award. The award was renamed on March 31, 2013, after Bobby Parks, a seven-time winner of this award who died a day before due to laryngeal cancer. [1] [2]

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Winners

Player (X)Denotes the number of times the player has received the award
Team (X)Denotes the number of times a player from this team has won
SeasonConferenceBest ImportTeamRef.
1981 Open Flag of the United States.svg Andrew Fields Toyota Super Diesels
Reinforced Filipino Flag of the United States.svg Russell Murray Yco-Tanduay
1982 Reinforced Filipino Flag of the United States.svg Norman Black San Miguel Beermen
Open Flag of the United States.svg Donnie Ray Koonce Toyota Super Corollas (2)
1983 Reinforced Filipino Flag of the United States.svg Billy Ray Bates Crispa Redmanizers
Open Flag of the United States.svg Billy Ray Bates (2) Crispa Redmanizers (2)
1984 Invitational Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Collins Great Taste Coffee Makers
1985 Open Flag of the United States.svg Norman Black (2) Magnolia Ice Cream Makers (2)
Reinforced Flag of the United States.svg Michael Hackett Ginebra San Miguel
1986 Reinforced Flag of the United States.svg Rob Williams Tanduay Rhum Makers (2)
Open Flag of the United States.svg Michael Young Manila Beer Brewmasters
1987 Open Flag of the United States.svg David Thirdkill Tanduay Rhum Makers (3)
Reinforced Flag of the United States.svg Bobby Parks San Miguel Beermen (3)
1988 Open Flag of the United States.svg Jamie Waller Ginebra San Miguel (2)
Reinforced Flag of the United States.svg Bobby Parks (2) Shell Rimula X Oilers
1989 Open Flag of the United States.svg Bobby Parks (3) Formula Shell Zoom Masters (2)
Reinforced Flag of the United States.svg Carlos Briggs Añejo Rum 65ers (3)
1990 First Conference Flag of the United States.svg Bobby Parks (4) Formula Shell Zoom Masters (3)
Third Conference Flag of the United States.svg Bobby Parks (5) Formula Shell Zoom Masters (4)
1991 First Conference Flag of the United States.svg Bobby Parks (6) Shell Rimula X (5)
Third Conference Flag of the United States.svg Wes Matthews Ginebra San Miguel (4)
1992 First Conference Flag of the United States.svg Bobby Parks (7) Shell Rimula X Zoomers (6)
Third Conference Flag of the United States.svg Tony Harris Swift Mighty Meaty Hotdogs
1993 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Ronnie Thompkins Swift Mighty Meaty Hotdogs (2)
Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Kenny Travis San Miguel Beermen (4)
1994 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Kenny Redfield Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs
Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Ronnie Coleman Pepsi Mega Bottlers
1995 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Ronnie Grandison Sunkist Orange Juicers (3)
Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Stevin Smith Sunkist Orange Juicers (4)
1996 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Kenny Redfield (2) Formula Shell Zoom Masters (7)
Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Sean Chambers Alaska Milkmen
1997 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Ward San Miguel Beermen (5)
Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Larry Robinson San Miguel Beermen (6)
1998 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Devin Davis Alaska Milkmen (2)
Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Silas Mills Mobiline Phone Pals (2)
1999 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Terquin Mott San Miguel Beermen (7)
Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Lamont Strothers San Miguel Beermen (8)
2000 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Ansu Sesay Sta. Lucia Realtors
Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Derrick Brown Purefoods TJ Hotdogs (2)
2001 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Antonio Lang Batang Red Bull Thunder
Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Damian Owens Sta. Lucia Realtors (2)
2002 Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Derrick Brown (2) Purefoods TJ Hotdogs (3)
Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Jerald Honeycutt Talk 'N Text Phone Pals (3)
2003 Reinforced Flag of the United States.svg Tee McClary Coca-Cola Tigers
(2004) Fiesta Flag of the United States.svg Victor Thomas Red Bull Thunder (2)
2004–05 Fiesta Flag of the United States.svg Jerald Honeycutt (2) Talk 'N Text Phone Pals (4)
2005–06 Fiesta Flag of the United States.svg Marquin Chandler Purefoods Chunkee Giants (4)
2006–07 Fiesta Flag of the United States.svg Rosell Ellis Alaska Aces (3)
2007–08 Fiesta Flag of the United States.svg Chris Alexander Barangay Ginebra Kings (5)
2008–09 Fiesta Flag of the United States.svg Gabe Freeman San Miguel Beermen (9)
2009–10 Fiesta Flag of the United States.svg Gabe Freeman (2) San Miguel Beermen (10)
2010–11 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Nate Brumfield Barangay Ginebra Kings (6)
Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Arizona Reid Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
2011–12 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Denzel Bowles B-Meg Llamados (5)
Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Jamelle Cornley Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (2)
2012–13 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Robert Dozier Alaska Aces (4)
Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Marqus Blakely San Mig Coffee Mixers (6)
2013–14 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Richard Howell Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters (5)
Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Arizona Reid (2) Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (3)
2014–15 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Wayne Chism Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (4)
Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Romeo Travis Alaska Aces (5)
2015–16 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Arinze Onuaku Meralco Bolts
Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Allen Durham Meralco Bolts (2)
2016–17 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Charles Rhodes San Miguel Beermen (11)
Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Allen Durham (2) Meralco Bolts (3)
2017–18 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Justin Brownlee Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (7)
Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Mike Harris Alaska Aces (6)
2019 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Terrence Jones TNT KaTropa (6)
Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Allen Durham (3) Meralco Bolts (4)
2021 Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Justin Brownlee (2) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (8)
2022–23 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Justin Brownlee (3) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (9)
Governors' Flag of the United States.svg Rondae Hollis-Jefferson TNT Tropang Giga (7)
2023–24 Commissioner's Flag of the United States.svg Johnathan Williams Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters [3]

Multiple-time winners

TotalPlayer
7 Flag of the United States.svg Bobby Parks
3 Flag of the United States.svg Justin Brownlee
Flag of the United States.svg Allen Durham
2 Flag of the United States.svg Billy Ray Bates
Flag of the United States.svg Norman Black
Flag of the United States.svg Derrick Brown
Flag of the United States.svg Gabe Freeman
Flag of the United States.svg Jerald Honeycutt
Flag of the United States.svg Kenny Redfield
Flag of the United States.svg Arizona Reid

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References

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  2. PBA to name Best Import trophy after Bobby Parks Archived April 3, 2013, at the Wayback Machine , Rey Joble, InterAKTV, March 31, 2013
  3. "Perez bags first BPC award, Williams clinches ArenaPlus Best Import honor". PBA.ph. February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.