Pilipinas MX3 Kings were a Filipino professional basketball team that played in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL).[1] They only played one ABL season.
History
The team was originally known as Mindanao Aguilas. After Manny Pacquiao became one of the team's owners, the name was changed to the 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 to the Pilipinas MX3 Kings through a sponsorship arrangement with the DMI Medical Supply Co., Inc. The team was renamed after the withdrawal of Pacquiao, 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 as the team consultant.[5] The team's home venue was 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.[7] It was later announced that Jason Deutchman will be joining the team as one of its local players.[8]
The team ended the 2016 ABL season in last place[9] with a record of 2 wins and 18 losses, the worst by a Filipino team in the league's history.
Home arenas
- USEP Gymnasium (2015 – played only one game there vs. Mono Vampire Basketball Club)
- San Juan Gym (2015–2016)
- Malolos Convention Center (2016)
Final roster
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Notable players
References
- ^ "Pacquiao could see action for Aguilas team in ABL". Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 1, 2015. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (September 29, 2015). "Pacman to play for Aguilas". Business Mirror. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Philippine Team in ABL Changes Name - ASEAN Basketball League". ASEAN Basketball League. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
- ^ "New name, same team. Meet the Pilipinas Kings. ~ Pilipinas MX3 Kings". PilipinasKings.Blogspot.com. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Welcome to the team, Jason Deutchman!".
- ^ "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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