Pilipinas MX3 Kings

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Pilipinas MX3 Kings
Pilipinas MX3 Kings text logo.png
Leagues ASEAN Basketball League
Founded2015
Folded2016
HistoryMindanao Aguilas
until Sept. 2015
Pacquiao Powervit Pilipinas Aguilas
Sept. – Nov. 2015
Pilipinas MX3 Kings
Nov. 2015–2016
Arena San Juan Gym
Malolos Convention Center
Capacity2,000
5,000
Location San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
Main sponsorMX3, Powervit and GoldLife
PresidentDick Balajadia
OwnershipSportsLegends Managers, Inc.

Pilipinas MX3 Kings were a Filipino basketball team that played in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL). [1] They only played one season in the ABL, mainly because of the difficulties after Manny Pacquiao pulled out his financial support.

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History

The team was originally known as Mindanao Aguilas. After Manny Pacquiao became one of the team's owners, the name was changed to Pacquiao Powervit Pilipinas Aguilas. [2]

In October 2015, the Pilipinas Legends Group became a co-owner of the team and took over the team's management. [3] The following month, the team was acquired by SportsLegends Managers, Inc. and renamed Pilipinas MX3 Kings, through a sponsorship arrangement with DMI Medical Supply Co., Inc. (makers of MX3 Capsule and Tea). The team was renamed after the withdrawal of Pacquiao as a co-owner of the team, thus making the Pilipinas Legends / SportsLegends Group of Dick Balajadia the new majority owner. [4] Jean Michael Alabanza was appointed as the new team manager and Chito Loyzaga was appointed as team consultant. [5] The team's home venue is the San Juan Gymnasium. [6]

In December 2015, as part of the team overhaul, Sunday Salvacion, Jondan Salvador, Chad Alonzo, Emmerson Oreta, Adrian Celada and import Charles Mammie were released. Team manager Jean Michael Alabanza also announced that there will be a new World Import and a Filipino-American guard coming in. [7] It was later announced that Jason Deutchman will be joining the team as one of its local players. [8]

The team ended the 2015–16 ABL season in last place [9] with a record of 2 wins and 18 losses, the worst record by a Filipino team in the league's history.

Home arenas

Final roster

Pilipinas MX3 Kings roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
G 1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Austria, Alli 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)175 lb (79 kg)32 – (1990-12-07)7 December 1990
F/C 2 Flag of the United States.svg Creekmore, Will  (I)6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)242 lb (110 kg)34 – (1989-04-09)9 April 1989
G 3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Gamboa, Mike 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)170 lb (77 kg)34 – (1989-02-26)26 February 1989
G 4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Elorde, Nico 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)155 lb (70 kg)31 – (1991-10-04)4 October 1991
C 5 Flag of the United States.svg Fey, Michael  (I)7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)270 lb (120 kg)40 – (1983-05-29)29 May 1983
F 10 Flag of the Philippines.svg Deutchman, Jason 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)215 lb (98 kg)35 – (1987-09-27)27 September 1987
G 11 Flag of the Philippines.svg Miller, Willie  (C)5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)200 lb (91 kg)46 – (1977-07-13)13 July 1977
G 16 Flag of the Philippines.svg Marata, Sam 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)198 lb (90 kg)32 – (1991-06-28)28 June 1991
G 22 Flag of the Philippines.svg Salamat, Eric 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)190 lb (86 kg)35 – (1988-04-26)26 April 1988
G/F 33 Flag of the Philippines.svg Acuña, Val 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)180 lb (82 kg)36 – (1986-11-24)24 November 1986
G 35 Flag of the Philippines.svg King, Jerramy 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)165 lb (75 kg)32 – (1990-09-26)26 September 1990
Head coach
  • Flag of the Philippines.svg Jack Santiago
Team manager
  • Flag of the Philippines.svg Jean Michael Alabanza
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import player
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured

Notable players

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References

  1. ↑ "Pacquiao could see action for Aguilas team in ABL". Philippine Daily Inquirer . September 1, 2015. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
  2. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (September 29, 2015). "Pacman to play for Aguilas". Business Mirror. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
  3. ↑ Neil Bravo (October 17, 2015). "Pilipinas Aguilas tap AZ Reid as import, play home ABL games in Davao, GenSan". Spin.ph. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
  4. ↑ Badua, Snow (November 12, 2015). "Zaldy Realubit resigns as coach of Pilipinas Aguilas as internal strife hits ABL team". Spin.ph (in English and Filipino). Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Philippine Team in ABL Changes Name - ASEAN Basketball League". ASEAN Basketball League. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  6. ↑ "New name, same team. Meet the Pilipinas Kings. ~ Pilipinas MX3 Kings". PilipinasKings.Blogspot.com. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  7. ↑ Badua, Snow. "Jondan Salvador, Salvacion, 3 others agree to buyout of contracts with ABL team | ABL | SPIN.PH". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Welcome to the team, Jason Deutchman!".
  9. ↑ "Pilipinas Kings bow to Dragons, finish ABL season in last place". ABS-CBN News. February 22, 2016. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
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