Metropolitan Basketball Association (1998-2002)

[AnthonyServinio]

* * *THIS is the ultimate thread for all true fans of the Metropolitan Basketball Association (MBA), the league that made its mark on the Pinoy professional scene from 1998 to 2002.

LBC Batangas Blades (1998-2002)
Cagayan de Oro Nuggets/Amigos (1998-2000, 2002)
Cebuana Lhuillier Gems (1998-2002)
Professional Davao Eagles (1998-2002)
Iloilo Volts/Megavoltz (1999-2000)
FedEx Laguna Lakers (1998-2001)
Manila Metrostars (1998-2000)
RCPI Negros Slashers (1998-2002)
Nueva Ecija Patriots (1999-2001)
Gilbey's Olongapo Volunteers (2002)
Pampanga Dragons/Stars (1998-2000, 2002)
Pangasinan Presidents/Waves (1998-1999, 2002)
Pasig-Rizal Pirates (1998-2000)
Andok's San Juan Knights (1999-2001)
Socsargen Marlins (1998-2001)
Surigao Miners/Warriors (1999-2000)

MBA . . . THE PASSION OF THE NATION!

[Wang-Bu]

Ang paborito ko talagang koponan sa MBA 'yung Manila Metrostars. Alala ko nung nanalo na sila finally ng kampeonato nung 2000 (yata). Grabe sa lineup ang Metrostars nun. Sir Anthony pakitignan na lang at baka may nakaligtaan ako sa champion lineup nila:

ROMMEL ADDUCUL
DON CAMASO
JUN LONGALONG
PETER MARTIN
REUBEN DELA ROSA
NESTOR ECHANO
CAESAR BROWN
ALEX COMPTON
CHOO SERRANO
JOEL CO
GILBERT DEMAPE

Alam ko may isa pa silang sentro na malapad e, tipong Joel Dualan, kaya lang hindi ko maalala kung ano pangalan niya.

[Wang-Bu]

May dalawa pang players sila dati na hindi ko na malaman kung ano kinahinatnan: sina NONOY CHUATICO at JASPER JAVIER.

[joelex]

the MBA will always be part of RP basketball history. all the players fought with pride and played with a lot of heart. all the games were very exciting and the game play was very very physical. no harm no foul. hardcore talaga. cebu negros is legitimate rivalry. more hardcore than ateneo la salle games. all the games cancelled midway, debris flooding the floor, sneak punches caught on tape, etc. outstanding fan bases. sayang, masyado na malalaki allowance ng mga players. sana they just kept their rosters homegrown instead of couching out millions for big namers like alvarez and hizon. nakakamiss talaga...

[joelex]

magaling si cris clay. nasaan na kaya yun. i remember him suiting up for sta. lucia as an import pa, and played very very well..

[arjay_g]

GO NEGROS SLASHERS!!!! hahaha... seriously, I rooted for them, kahit hindi ako taga Negros. I especially loved the Negros-Cebu battles. John Ferriols vs Rob Wainwright. Johndel Cardel vs Dondon Hontiveros. Maui Huelar vs Mike Manigo. Dorian Pena vs Matt Mitchell. Oh ha.... hahaha. ;D

If I'm right,at one point, the MBA even passed the PBA in terms of popularity with the viewing public. THey had a good idea, with their grassroots concept. Shempre, kung ikaw ba naman taga Pasig, halimbawa, hindi ka ba kakampi sa isang koponan na nagdadala ng pangalan ng iyong tinitirahan? Shempre kakampi ka diba?

Sayang lang, there were some very good talents who "wasted" their careers in that league. Biboy Simon for example. But over-all hoop fans should be thankful for what the MBA brought about for Philippine basketball. They discovered the likes of Hontiveros, Hugnatan, Belano, and others who otherwise, may have had difficulties trying to get into the PBA.

Oh and of course, they brought Alex Compton unto the scene. And we all love Alex don't we? Sayang lang he wasn't allowed to play in the PBA... he's more PINOY to me than some of the "Fil-Ams" playing in the PBA right now.

[time1513]

Man FAVORITE ko dyan CEBU! Gems db? hahaha sayang talaga nawala ang league... there was a time where i would watch MBA rather than watching the PBA. pero oh well thats life.. and if u look at it most of the PBA stars came from the MBA.. sayang talaga oh well.. ;D

[AnthonyServinio]

Ang paborito ko talagang koponan sa MBA 'yung Manila Metrostars. Alala ko nung nanalo na sila finally ng kampeonato nung 2000 (yata). Grabe sa lineup ang Metrostars nun. Sir Anthony pakitignan na lang at baka may nakaligtaan ako sa champion lineup nila:

ROMMEL ADDUCUL
DON CAMASO
JUN LONGALONG
PETER MARTIN
REUBEN DELA ROSA
NESTOR ECHANO
CAESAR BROWN
ALEX COMPTON
CHOO SERRANO
JOEL CO
GILBERT DEMAPE

Alam ko may isa pa silang sentro na malapad e, tipong Joel Dualan, kaya lang hindi ko maalala kung ano pangalan niya.

ROMEL ADDUCUL
VICTOR PEDRO MARTIN
RUBEN DELA ROSA
ALEXANDER MICHAEL COMPTON
GILBERT DEMAPE

CELEDON CAMASO
FRECHE WILLIAM ANG
JONATHAN SERRANO
JUNE LONGALONG
AUGUSTUS CEASAR BROWN
NESTOR ECHANO
FERNANDO GARCIA
JONATHAN BRINES

COACH FRANCISCO LUIS ALAS

[canmaker]

Nonoy was Asst Coach. Now into insurance ...


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May dalawa pang players sila dati na hindi ko na malaman kung ano kinahinatnan: sina NONOY CHUATICO at JASPER JAVIER.

[Wang-Bu]

Nandun pa pala sa team na 'yon si Nandy Garcia. Hmm... Akala ko nawala na si Nandy nung nag-champion sila. Nalimutan ko si Freche Ang. At si Jonjon Brines nga pala, lintek sa lapad, aparador din gaya ni Joel Dualan. Pero wala pala dun si Joel Co, kaya nga lang naalala ko pang naglaro sa Metrostars si Joel Co.