The Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Week is a week event held in the middle of the PBA season, usually before or during the second conference, that consists of a variety of basketball events, exhibitions, and performances culminating in the All-Star Game held on Sunday night. No regular games are held during this period, which is also known as the All-Star break. Since 2017, the All-Star festivities were extended for a week, instead of starting it on a Friday.
All-Star Game
editThe All-Star game, held on Sunday, is the main event of the weekend.
Events of the All-Star weekend
editShooting Stars Challenge
editThis event was introduced in 2006.[1]
| Year | Winners |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Tony dela Cruz (active player), Chot Reyes (celebrity),
and Mayor Bambi Emano (government official) |
| 2007 | Jayjay Helterbrand (active player), Dominic Uy (sportscaster),
and Councilor Panding Nince (government official) |
| 2008 | Ronald Tubid (active player), Jason Webb (sportscaster),
and Councilor Greg Gasataya (government official) |
| 2009–2011 | None held |
| 2012 | Kenneth Duremdes (former player) and Jamie Farinas (fan) |
| 2013 | JVee Casio (current player), Paolo Anota (Radyo5),
and Mayor Rouel Paras (government official) |
| 2014–2015 | None held |
| 2016 | Jericho Cruz (active player), Regina dela Merced (Women's PBA 3x3),
Stacey Tibayan (Batang PBA), and Willie Bautista (Cignal TV) |
| 2017 | Glenn Khobuntin (active player), Mayor Emmanuel Mugot (government official),
and Marcelo Balermo (fan) |
| 2018 | Team Paul Lee |
| 2019 | Gabe Norwood (active player), Vijay Visandani (promoter),
and JP Galvez (fan) |
| 2020–2022 | No event held due to COVID-19 |
| 2023 | Jonas Terrado (sportswriter), Apple David (courtside reporter),
Kobe Ordaniel (fan), and Senator Bong Go (government official) |
| 2024 | Justine Bacnis (sportswriter), Denise Tan (courtside reporter),
Christoffer Elaija Octario (fan), and Councilor Al Victor Espino (government official) |
Obstacle Challenge
editFrom 1994 to 2002, the competition is known as the "Buzzer Beater contest".
Three-Point Shootout
editSlam Dunk Contest
editBlitz Game
editRookies vs. Sophomores
edit| Year | Winning team | Score | Losing team | MVP (PBA team) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sophomores | 122–106 | Rookies | Nelbert Omolon (Sta. Lucia Realtors) | Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, Laoag City |
| 2006 | Sophomores | 130–123 | Rookies | Nelbert Omolon (Sta. Lucia Realtors) | Xavier University Gym, Cagayan de Oro |
| 2007 | Rookies | 122–107 | Sophomores | Arwind Santos (Barako Bull Energy) | Pacoy Ortega Gym, San Fernando, La Union |
| 2008 | Rookies | 101–97 | Sophomores | Ronjay Buenafe (Coca-Cola Tigers) | West Negros University Gym, Bacolod |
| 2010 | Sophomores | 106–86 | Rookies | Jared Dillinger (Talk N' Text Tropang Texters) | Puerto Princesa Coliseum |
| 2011 | Rookies | 114–109 | Sophomores | Robert Labagala (Barangay Ginebra Kings) Sean Anthony (Powerade) |
Boracay Convention Center, Boracay, Aklan |
| 2015 | Rookies | 150–131 | Sophomores | Matt Ganuelas-Rosser (Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters) | Puerto Princesa Coliseum, Puerto Princesa, Palawan |
Team Greats vs. Team Stalwarts
editFrom 2012 to 2014, The Rookies vs. Sophomores Blitz Game was replaced by the Team Stalwarts vs Team Greats, which each team composed of four PBA Legends and eight current PBA players. In 2016, the game was recontinued in place of the Blitz Game but stopped being held starting in 2017. The game returned in 2023 with both Team Stalwarts and Greats only composed of rookies, sophomores, and junior (third year) players.
| Year | Winning team | Score | Losing team | MVP (PBA team) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Greats | 143–139 | Stalwarts | Ato Agustin (Greats) | Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, Laoag, Ilocos Norte |
| 2013 | Stalwarts | 112–105 | Greats | Kenneth Duremdes (Stalwarts) | Davao del Sur Coliseum, Digos, Davao del Sur |
| 2014 | Stalwarts | 136–136 | Greats | Rey Guevarra (Greats) | Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay |
| 2016 | Stalwarts | 99–94 | Greats | Raymond Almazan (Stalwarts) | Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City |
| 2023 | Greats | 158–138 | Stalwarts | Adrian Wong (Greats) | City of Passi Arena, Passi, Iloilo |
| 2024 | Greats | 142–133 | Stalwarts | Justin Arana (Greats) | La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Negros Occidental |
Rookies/Sophomores vs. Juniors
edit| Year | Winning team | Score | Losing team | MVP (PBA team) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Rookies/Sophomores | 141–140 | Juniors | CJ Perez (San Miguel Beermen) | Calasiao Sports Complex, Calasiao |
Other games
editReferences
edit- ^ "April 23, 2006". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. A35. Retrieved August 1, 2006.