2006–07 Air21 Express season explained

Team:Barako Bull Energy
Team2:Air21 Express
Pbayear:2006–07
Coach:Bo Perasol
1C-Name:Philippine Cup
1C-Wins:7
1C-Losses:11
1C-Place:8th
1C-Playoffs:Round-robin Wilcard
2C-Name:Fiesta Conference
2C-Wins:10
2C-Losses:8
2C-Place:5th
2C-Playoffs:Quarterfinals
Prevseason:2005–06
Nextseason:2007–08

The 2006–07 Air21 Express season was the fifth season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The season was notable for drafting future superstar Arwind Santos.[1] [2] [3] [4]

In the Philippine Cup, the Express finished in the wildcard round-robin, and ended up against Sta. Lucia Realtors in a knock-out match for final quarterfinal slot,[5] but lost. In the Fiesta Conference, they ended up in the quarterfinals, but lost in Talk 'N Text in 3 games, even they won the Game 1.

Key dates

Draft picks

See main article: 2006 PBA Draft.

Season

Philippine Cup

Team standings

Wildcard phase

Fiesta Conference

(4) Talk 'N Text vs. (5) Air21

Transactions

Trades

TradedtoFor
Ronald TubidBarangay Ginebra Kings2007 & 2008 2nd round pick/2009 1st round
TradedtoFor
Ryan Bernardo, Bruce DaciaThree-team tradeKalani Ferreria, Ervin Sotto, Aries Dimaunahan

Subtractions

Player Signed New team
Gec ChiaMarch 2007 Barangay Ginebra Kings

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Henson . Joaquin M. . Santos perseveres to earn degree . 2024-06-28 . Philstar.com.
  2. Web site: Express run over off-form Giants . 2024-06-28 . Philstar.com.
  3. Web site: Villar . Joey . Beltran . Nelson . Sta. Lucia wants Santos as No. 1 draft pick . 2024-06-28 . Philstar.com.
  4. Web site: Villar . Joey . Beltran . Nelson . Realtors ready to pick Williams . 2024-06-28 . Philstar.com.
  5. Web site: Sta. Lucia, Air 21 gustong makasiguro . 2024-06-28 . Philstar.com.