Chris Exciminiano

Chris Exciminiano

TNT Tropang Giga
Position	Shooting guard / point guard
League	PBA
Personal information
Born	(1988-11-17) November 17, 1988 (age 35) Olongapo City, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Listed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
College	Far Eastern University
PBA draft	2013: 2nd round, 18th overall pick
Selected by the Alaska Aces
Playing career	2013–present
Career history
2013–2019	Alaska Aces
2019	Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
2021	KCS Computer Specialist–Mandaue
2021–present	TNT Tropang Giga
Career highlights and awards
PBA champion (2021 Philippine) 2× PBA All-Defensive Team (2015, 2016) Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup Visayas Leg champion (2021) Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup Finals MVP (2021)

Christopher "Ping" Exciminiano (born November 17, 1988) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the TNT Tropang Giga of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). ^[1]

Early life

Exciminiano was born in Olongapo City to William Veins Green, a US Navy Serviceman who was once stationed in Subic, and Gina Exciminiano. His father abandoned them even before he was born. He has since not seen or met his dad until now but hopes to finally meeting him one day. ^[2]

College career

Exciminiano played collegiate basketball at FEU where he established himself as defensive stopper, while serving as backup to Terrence Romeo and RR Garcia. He also suited up for the Cagayan Rising Suns in the PBA Developmental League. ^[3]

Professional career

Exciminiano was selected 18th overall in the 2013 PBA draft by the Aces. ^[4]

During his rookie season, he struggled to get some playing time as a third-string shooting guard to Cyrus Baguio and Dondon Hontiveros and was shuffled in an out of Alaska's active roster. However, in his sophomore season, he became one of coach Alex Compton's reliable energy guys off the bench as Alaska veered away from the triangle offense and adopted the fast-paced, full court-pressing system.

He was the unsung hero of the Aces' come-from-behind victory in the pivotal Game Five against Rain or Shine in their semi-final series, ^[5] and would reprise the same role in another come-from-behind win in Game Three against San Miguel in the 2014–15 PBA Philippine Cup Finals. ^[6]

In his third season, he continued to play significant minutes for the Aces, often assigned as the defensive stopper for the opposing scorers. He typified his role during the 2015–16 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals against GlobalPort when he was assigned to defend Terrence Romeo. His defensive stops were keys to winning the series. ^[7]

On October 14, 2016, Exciminiano was recognized during the PBA Leo Awards Night as he was named to the PBA All-Defensive Team. ^[8]

On August 16, 2019, Exciminiano, along with 2019 first round pick, was traded to Rain or Shine Elasto Painters for Maverick Ahanmisi. ^[9]

In February 2021, Exciminiano was signed by the TNT Tropang Giga to a one-year deal. ^[10] A month later, with the blessing of TNT, ^[11] he was signed up by the KCS Computer Specialist–Mandaue to play in the Visayas leg of the first season of the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup. ^[1]

PBA career statistics

Legend
GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field-goal percentage	3P%	3-point field-goal percentage	FT%	Free-throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

As of the end of 2021 season ^{[12] [13]}

Season-by-season averages

Year	Team	GP	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2013–14	Alaska	11	9.6	.417	.368	.500	.6	.2	.6	.1	3.6
2014–15	Alaska	57	13.1	.521	.125	.488	1.3	.7	.8	.1	3.4
2015–16	Alaska	57	11.5	.433	.344	.621	1.7	1.0	.7	.0	3.5
2016–17	Alaska	33	16.5	.405	.264	.621	1.8	1.3	1.1	.2	4.6
2017–18	Alaska	50	14.8	.399	.241	.546	2.1	1.1	.8	.1	3.4
2019	Alaska	33	12.6	.345	.200	.500	2.0	.7	.8	.2	3.9
	Rain or Shine
2021	TNT	19	3.4	.350	.250	.500	.4	.2	.2	.1	1.0
Career		260	12.6	.421	.252	.546	1.6	.8	.8	.1	3.5

References

1. "KCS-Mandaue bolsters team with addition of Ping Exciminiano". SunStar Cebu . March 5, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
2. Badua, Snow. "Ping Exciminiano strives to make a name for himself in PBA in the hope of finally meeting his dad". Spin.ph. Spin.ph. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
3. "Exciminiano takes center stage for Cagayan Valley". PBADLeague.com.ph. PBA D-League Website. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
4. COMPLETE 2013 PBA DRAFT RESULTS | Philippine Basketball Association PBA
5. Ramos, Gerry. "'Fantastic' Chris Exciminiano an unlikely hero for Alaska in Game Five win". Spin.ph. Spin.ph. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
6. Beltran, Nelson (January 12, 2015). "Aces do the improbable, take Game 3". The Philippine Star . Retrieved January 14, 2015.
7. Sacamos, Karlo. "Ping Exciminiano glad of timely scoring, but proud of work on defensive end | PBA | SPIN.PH". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. SPIN.ph. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
8. "PBA Leo Awards 2016 Winners & Nominees (Complete List)". PinoyBoxBreak. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
9. "Ahanmisi now with Alaska as PBA approves trade with ROS for Exciminiano, draft pick" . Retrieved August 16, 2019.
10. Ramos, Gerry (March 24, 2021). "TnT guard Ping Exciminiano can still play in VisMin Cup. Here's why". Spin.ph. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
11. Matel, Philip (February 12, 2021). "TNT Tropang Giga sign Dave Marcelo, Ping Exciminiano to free agent contracts". ESPN . Retrieved April 15, 2021.
12. PBA-Online.net
13. Real GM