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ICONS. Johnny Abarrientos, James Yap, and June Mar Fajardo.
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The exclusive PBA Greatest Players club grows to 50 as the league recognizes 10 new members in celebration of its golden anniversary
MANILA, Philippines – 50 for 50.
The exclusive PBA Greatest Players club grew to 50 as the league announced 10 new members on Wednesday, April 2, in celebration of its golden anniversary.
Snubbed from the original 25 honored in 2000 and the additional 15 feted in 2015, the likes of legends Nelson Asaytono, Arnie Tuadles, Yoyoy Villamin, and Manny Victorino were finally given the distinction they deserve.
Current PBA stars June Mar Fajardo and Scottie Thompson also made it following the tradition that league MVPs automatically earn a spot in the list.
Here are the 50 Greatest Players in PBA history:
25 Greatest Players (2000)
- Johnny Abarrientos
- Bogs Adornado
- Ato Agustin
- Francis Arnaiz
- Ricardo Brown
- Allan Caidic
- Hector Calma
- Philip Cezar
- Atoy Co
- Jerry Codiñera
- Kenneth Duremdes
- Bernie Fabiosa
- Ramon Fernandez
- Danny Florencio
- Abet Guidaben
- Freddie Hubalde
- Robert Jaworski Sr.
- Jojo Lastimosa
- Lim Eng Beng
- Samboy Lim
- Ronnie Magsanoc
- Vergel Meneses
- Manny Paner
- Alvin Patrimonio
- Benjie Paras
Additional 15 Greatest Players (2015)
- Jimmy Alapag
- Marlou Aquino
- Mark Caguioa
- Jayson Castro
- Jayjay Helterbrand
- Danny Ildefonso
- Chito Loyzaga
- Eric Menk
- Willie Miller
- Marc Pingris
- Kerby Reymundo
- Arwind Santos
- Asi Taulava
- Kelly Williams
- James Yap
Additional 10 Greatest Players (2025)
- Nelson Asaytono
- Jeffrey Cariaso
- June Mar Fajardo
- Bong Hawkins
- Abe King
- Danny Seigle
- Scottie Thompson
- Arnie Tuadles
- Manny Victorino
- Yoyoy Villamin
– Rappler.com
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