Festival of basketball
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
The All-Star game, held on Sunday, is the main event of the weekend.
Events of the All-Star weekend
Shooting Stars Challenge
This 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
From 1994 to 2002, the competition is known as the "Buzzer Beater contest".
Year
Winner
1994 Ato Agustin , San Miguel Beermen Richie Ticzon , Coney Island Ice Cream Stars (co-champions)
1995 Matt Makalintal, San Miguel Beermen
1996 Jack Santiago, Sunkist Orange Bottlers
1997 Tonyboy Espinosa , Mobiline Cellulars
1998 Tonyboy Espinosa , Mobiline Phone Pals
1999 Bal David , Barangay Ginebra Kings Rodney Santos , Alaska Milkmen (co-champions)
2000 Edward Naron , Barangay Ginebra Kings
2001 Jayjay Helterbrand , Barangay Ginebra Kings
2002
No event held
2003 Rob Johnson, Sta. Lucia Realtors
2004 Rob Johnson (2), Sta. Lucia Realtors
2005 Topex Robinson , Red Bull Barako
2006 Willie Miller , Talk 'N Text Phone Pals
2007 Willie Miller (2), Alaska Aces
2008 Willie Miller (3), Alaska Aces
2009 Paul Artadi , Barangay Ginebra Kings
2010 Jonas Villanueva , San Miguel Beermen
2011 Jonas Villanueva (2), B-Meg Llamados
2012 Jonas Villanueva (3), B-Meg Llamados
2013 Jonas Villanueva (4), Barako Bull Energy
2014 Mark Barroca , San Mig Super Coffee Mixers
2015 Jeric Fortuna , San Miguel Beermen
2016 Maverick Ahanmisi , Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
2017 Maverick Ahanmisi (2), Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
2018 Beau Belga , Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
2019 Beau Belga (2), Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
2020–2022
No event held due to COVID-19
2023 Dave Marcelo , TNT Tropang Giga
2024 JM Calma , NorthPort Batang Pier
Three-Point Shootout
Year
Winner
1992 Allan Caidic , Presto Ice Cream Makers
1993 Elmer Cabahug , Coney Island Ice Cream Stars
1994 Ric-Ric Marata , Shell Rimula X
1995 Joey Guanio , Formula Shell Zoom Masters
1996 Ric-Ric Marata (2), Sunkist Orange Bottlers
1997 Rhoel Gomez , Alaska Milkmen
1998 Jasper Ocampo, Pop Cola 800s
1999 Jasper Ocampo (2), Pop Cola 800s
2000 Boyet Fernandez , Purefoods TJ Hotdogs
2001 Boyet Fernandez (2), Purefoods TJ Hotdogs
2002
No event held
2003 Jimmy Alapag , Talk 'N Text Phone Pals
2004 Ronald Tubid , Shell Turbo Chargers
2005 Jimmy Alapag (2), Talk 'N Text Phone Pals
2006 William Antonio , Coca-Cola Tigers
2007 Dondon Hontiveros , San Miguel Beermen
2008 Renren Ritualo , Talk 'N Text Phone Pals
2009 James Yap , Purefoods TJ Giants
2010 Mark Macapagal , Powerade Tigers
2011 Mark Macapagal (2), Powerade Tigers
2012 Mark Macapagal (3), Meralco Bolts
2013 Chris Tiu , Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
2014 Mark Macapagal (4), GlobalPort Batang Pier
2015 Terrence Romeo , GlobalPort Batang Pier
2016 Terrence Romeo (2), GlobalPort Batang Pier
2017 Allein Maliksi , Star Hotshots
2018 James Yap (2), Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
2019 Peter June Simon , Magnolia Hotshots
2020–2022
No event held due to COVID-19
2023 Paul Lee , Magnolia Hotshots
2024 Raymond Almazan , Meralco Bolts Calvin Oftana , TNT Tropang Giga
Slam Dunk Contest
Year
Winner
1992 Vergel Meneses , Presto Ice Cream Makers
1993 Vergel Meneses (2), Swift Mighty Meaty Hotdogs
1994 Victor Pablo , Pepsi Hotshots
1995 Benjie Paras and Elmer Lago , Formula Shell Zoom Masters
1996 Marlou Aquino and Noli Locsin , Ginebra San Miguel
1997 Tyrone Hopkins * and Mike Orquillas , Gordon's Gin Boars
1998 No event held
1999 Rob Parker, Sta. Lucia Realtors
2000 Don Camaso , Mobiline Phone Pals
2001 Joey Mente , San Miguel Beermen
2002
No event held
2003 Brandon Cablay , Alaska Aces
2004 Cyrus Baguio , Red Bull Barako
2005 Niño Canaleta , Air21 Express
2006 Niño Canaleta (2), Air21 Express
2007 Niño Canaleta (3), Air21 Express
2008 Kelly Williams , Sta. Lucia Realtors
2009 David Noel *, Barangay Ginebra Kings
2010 Niño Canaleta (4), B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados
2011 Kelly Williams (2), Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
2012 Niño Canaleta (5), Barangay Ginebra Kings
2013 Chris Ellis , Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
2014 Rey Guevarra , Meralco Bolts Justin Melton , San Mig Super Coffee Mixers (co-champions)
2015 Rey Guevarra (2), Meralco Bolts
2016 Rey Guevarra (3), Meralco Bolts
2017 Chris Newsome , Meralco Bolts
2018 Rey Guevarra (4), Phoenix Fuel Masters
2019 Rey Guevarra (5), Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters
2020–2022
No event held due to COVID-19
2023 David Murrell , Converge FiberXers
2024 Cancelled due to the injuries of participants
Blitz Game
Rookies vs. Sophomores
Team Greats vs. Team Stalwarts
From 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
Other games
Year
Winning team
Score
Losing team
MVP
Venue
1990 PBL North 107–102
PBL South –
The ULTRA , Pasig
1991 PBA Legends (Light)
103–101
PBA Legends (Dark)
Jimmy Santos (Light)The ULTRA , Pasig
1991 PBA Dark All-Stars
95–94
China –
The ULTRA , Pasig
1991 PBA Light All-Stars
105–95
China –
The ULTRA , Pasig
1993 Celebrity All-Star GameFour Da Boys
85–71
D'Kool Doods
Willie Revillame (Four Da Boys)Cuneta Astrodome , Pasay
2000 PBA All-Stars
101–81
ABC All-StarsJohnny Abarrientos (Alaska )PhilSports Arena , Pasig
2003 Toyota 65–61
Crispa Terry Saldaña (Toyota )Araneta Coliseum , Quezon City
2005 PBA Legends
96–92
PBA Greats
Allan Caidic (PBA Legends)Araneta Coliseum , Quezon City
2009 Powerade-Team Pilipinas 98–80
PBA North All-Stars
Mick Pennisi (San Miguel Beermen )Victorias City Sports and Recreational Arena , Victorias, Negros Occidental
Powerade-Team Pilipinas 103–99
PBA South All-Stars
Jared Dillinger (Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters )Panabo City Tourism, Cultural and Sports Center , Panabo, Davao del Norte
References
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