2022–23 PBA season explained

Duration:June 5, 2022 – April 21, 2023
No Of Teams:12+1
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Draft:PBA season 47
Mvp:June Mar Fajardo
Conf1:Philippine Cup
Conf1 Link:2022 PBA Philippine Cup
Conf1 Champ:San Miguel Beermen
Conf1 Runner-Up:TNT Tropang Giga
Conf2:Commissioner's Cup
Conf2 Link:2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup
Conf2 Champ:Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
Conf2 Runner-Up:Bay Area Dragons
Conf3:Governors' Cup
Conf3 Link:2023 PBA Governors' Cup
Conf3 Champ:TNT Tropang Giga
Conf3 Runner-Up:Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
Prevseason Link:2021 PBA season
Prevseason Year:2021
Nextseason Link:2023–24 PBA season
Nextseason Year:2023–24

The 2022–23 PBA season or PBA season 47 was the 47th season of the Philippine Basketball Association. For the first time in two seasons, the league returned to its regular three-conference format, starting with the Philippine Cup. The Commissioner's and Governors' Cups were the second and third conferences in this season.[1]

After the PBA adjusted its calendar again, the association's 47th season started on June 5, 2022, and ended on April 21, 2023. Also for the first time since 2018, the season spanned two calendar years.[2] The first activity of the season was the PBA season 47 draft, held on May 15, 2022.[3]

Executive board

Teams

Changes from 2021:

TeamCompanyGovernorCoachCaptain
Barangay Ginebra San MiguelGinebra San Miguel, Inc.Alfrancis ChuaTim ConeLA Tenorio
Bay Area Dragons (guest team)East Asia Super League Ltd.Brian Goorjian
Blackwater BossingEver Bilena Cosmetics, Inc.Silliman SyAriel Vanguardia (interim)JVee Casio
Converge FiberXersConverge ICTChito SaludAldin AyoJeron Teng
Magnolia Chicken Timplados HotshotsSan Miguel Pure Foods Company, Inc.Rene PardoChito VictoleroRafi Reavis
Meralco BoltsManila Electric CompanyAl PanlilioNorman BlackRaymond Almazan
NLEX Road WarriorsMetro Pacific Investments CorporationRodrigo FrancoFrankie LimKevin Alas
NorthPort Batang PierSultan 900 Capital, Inc.Eric ArejolaBonnie Tan (interim)Arwind Santos
Phoenix Super LPG Fuel MastersPhoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc.Raymond ZorrillaJamike Jarin (interim)RJ Jazul
Rain or Shine Elasto PaintersAsian Coatings Philippines, Inc.Mamerto MondragonYeng GuiaoGabe Norwood
San Miguel BeermenSan Miguel Brewery, Inc.Robert NonJorge GallentChris Ross
Terrafirma DyipTerrafirma Realty Development CorporationDemosthenes RosalesJohnedel CardelAlex Cabagnot
TNT Tropang GigaSmart CommunicationsRicky VargasJojo LastimosaKelly Williams

Arenas

With the relaxation of government restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PBA has returned to playing to different Metro Manila venues.[7] The PBA plans to return to playing games in the provinces, plus an out-of-the-country game, during the Governors' Cup.[8]

Game 7 of the Commissioner's Cup finals was held at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.[9]

Ultimately, during the Governors' Cup, only the 2023 PBA All-Star Weekend was held outside Metro Manila and Rizal, which was hosted by Passi, Iloilo.[10]

!Arena!City!Capacity
Araneta ColiseumQuezon City14,429
Filoil Ecooil CentreSan Juan6,000
Philippine ArenaBocaue, Bulacan55,000
PhilSports ArenaPasig10,000
SM Mall of Asia ArenaPasay15,000
Ynares CenterAntipolo, Rizal7,400

Transactions

See main article: article and List of 2022–23 PBA season transactions.

Retirement

Coaching changes

There were no offseason coaching changes; all of the listed changes below occurred mid-season.

!Team!Outgoing!Incoming
Converge FiberXersJeffrey Cariaso[15] Aldin Ayo[16]
NLEX Road WarriorsYeng Guiao[17] Adonis Tierra (interim)[18]
Rain or Shine Elasto PaintersChris GavinaYeng Guiao[19]
NLEX Road WarriorsAdonis Tierra (interim)Frankie Lim[20]
TNT Tropang GigaChot ReyesJojo Lastimosa[21]
Phoenix Super LPG Fuel MastersTopex RobinsonJamike Jarin (interim)[22] [23]
NorthPort Batang PierPido JarencioBonnie Tan (interim)[24]
San Miguel BeermenLeo AustriaJorge Gallent[25]

Rule changes

The PBA competition committee approved the rule changes for implementation starting in the Philippine Cup games:[26] [27]

Notable events

Pre-season

Philippine Cup

Opening ceremonies

The opening ceremony for this season was held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on June 5, 2022, hosted by Vhong Navarro and Gretchen Ho. The PBA Leo Awards for the 2021 season was held before the opening ceremonies.

The first game of the Philippine Cup between the Converge FiberXers and the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters was played after the opening ceremonies.

Below is the list of team muses:[30]

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Barangay Ginebra San MiguelAJ Raval
Blackwater BossingHannah Arnold
Converge FiberXersMaureen Wroblewitz
Magnolia Chicken Timplados HotshotsMichelle Dee
Meralco BoltsKim Mangrobang
NLEX Road WarriorsBea Magtanong
NorthPort Batang PierZabel Lambert
Phoenix Super LPG Fuel MastersCeleste Cortesi
Rain or Shine Elasto PaintersJoana Marie Relloso
San Miguel BeermenKsenia Grondetska
Azriel Coloma
TNT Tropang GigaSue Ramirez

2022 PBA Philippine Cup

See main article: 2022 PBA Philippine Cup. The Philippine Cup started on June 5 and ended on September 4, 2022.

Playoffs

Quarterfinals

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Semifinals

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Finals

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2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

See main article: 2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup. The Commissioner's Cup started on September 21, 2022, and ended on January 15, 2023.

Playoffs

Quarterfinals

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Semifinals

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Finals

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2023 PBA Governors' Cup

See main article: 2023 PBA Governors' Cup. The Governors' Cup started on January 22 and ended on April 21, 2023.

Playoffs

Quarterfinals

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Semifinals

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Finals

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Awards

Leo Awards

See main article: The PBA Leo Awards.

PBA Press Corps annual awards

Cumulative standings

Playoffs

This includes one-game playoffs to determine the last playoff participant.

PBA teams in Asian club competitions

TeamCompetitionProgress
San Miguel Beermen2023 EASL Champions Week4th of 4 in group stage
TNT Tropang Giga4th of 4 in group stage

3x3

See main article: 2022–23 PBA 3x3 season. The 3x3 season started on September 10, 2022, and ended on February 26, 2023.

First conference

See main article: 2022–23 PBA 3x3 season – First conference.

!Leg!Champion!Runner-up!Third place
1stTNT Tropang GigaMeralco Bolts 3x3Platinum Karaoke
2ndCavitex BravesSan Miguel BeermenTNT Tropang Giga
3rdMeralco Bolts 3x3J&T ExpressCavitex Braves
4thSan Miguel BeermenTNT Tropang GigaMeralco Bolts 3x3
5thTNT Tropang GigaJ&T ExpressCavitex Braves
6thTNT Tropang GigaJ&T ExpressCavitex Braves
Grand FinalsTNT Tropang GigaPlatinum KaraokeCavitex Braves

Second conference

See main article: 2022–23 PBA 3x3 season – Second conference.

LegChampionRunner-upThird place
1stTNT Tropang GigaPlatinum KaraokeBarangay Ginebra San Miguel
2ndJ&T ExpressTNT Tropang GigaCavitex Braves
3rdTNT Tropang GigaCavitex BravesMeralco Bolts 3x3
4thPlatinum KaraokeCavitex BravesJ&T Express
5thCavitex BravesPlatinum KaraokePioneer ElastoSeal Katibays
6thCavitex BravesTNT Tropang GigaPlatinum Karaoke
Grand FinalsTNT Tropang GigaCavitex BravesJ&T Express

Third conference

See main article: 2022–23 PBA 3x3 season – Third conference.

LegChampionRunner-upThird place
1stSan Miguel BeermenPioneer ElastoSeal KatibaysCavitex Braves
2ndTNT Tropang GigaBarangay Ginebra San MiguelMeralco Bolts 3x3
3rdBarangay Ginebra San MiguelPlatinum KaraokeMeralco Bolts 3x3
4thCavitex BravesPioneer ElastoSeal KatibaysTNT Tropang Giga
5thPlatinum KaraokeCavitex BravesTNT Tropang Giga
6thJ&T ExpressTNT Tropang GigaMeralco Bolts 3x3
Grand FinalsTNT Tropang GigaSan Miguel BeermenBarangay Ginebra San Miguel

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: May 2, 2022. Three-conference format returns in PBA 47th season . May 2, 2022. spin.ph. Gerry . Ramos .
  2. News: PBA braces for compact 47th season with return of three-conference format . May 26, 2022 . PBA.ph . May 4, 2022 . The Philippine Cup ushers the pro league's 2022–23 calendar of schedule that will also see the return of the mid-season Commissioner's Cup following a two-year absence... the Commissioner's Cup will be played from October 2 to January 25 [2023], with the league's participation in the home-and-away East Asia Super League (EASL) being played in between. Finally, the season-ending Governors Cup is set from Feb. 1 to May 10....
  3. Web site: March 17, 2022. PBA Season 47 draft to take place on May 15. April 5, 2022. Tiebreaker Times.
  4. Web site: March 23, 2022 . PBA board approves sale of Alaska franchise to Converge ICT Solutions . March 23, 2022 . PBA.ph.
  5. News: February 18, 2022 . EASL Greater China rep to see action in PBA . en . PBA.ph . February 23, 2022.
  6. News: Terrado . Reuben . Are the Bay Area Dragons for real? Guest team unscathed ahead of PBA stint . September 11, 2022 . Sports Interactive Network Philippines . September 10, 2022 . en.
  7. Web site: 2022-09-26 . More games at the Big Dome as PBA adjusts venues . 2022-11-27 . Manila Bulletin . en-US.
  8. Web site: PBA braces for compact 47th season with return of three-conference format . 2022-11-27 . pba.ph . en.
  9. Web site: Ginebra-Bay Area finals headed to Philippine Arena if it reaches Game 7 . 2022-12-23 . Spin.ph . en.
  10. Web site: Dy . Richard . 2023-03-11 . PBA All-Star: Team Scottie battles Team Japeth in Iloilo . 2023-04-12 . The Manila Times . en.
  11. News: Terrado . Reuben . June 1, 2022 . Joe Devance retires after 16 championship-filled PBA seasons . Spin.ph . June 2, 2022.
  12. News: Ramos . Gerry . June 7, 2022 . One and done: Andre Paras retires after a season in PBA . Spin.ph . June 7, 2022.
  13. News: Ramos . Gerry . September 19, 2022 . Paul Desiderio decides to retire from PBA after aborted trade . Spin.ph . September 19, 2022.
  14. News: Ramos . Gerry . January 7, 2023 . Larry Fonacier retires, stays with NLEX as team manager . Spin.ph . January 9, 2023.
  15. Web site: August 9, 2022 . Cariaso accepts Converge exit, but wishes he had more time with team . August 9, 2022 . RAPPLER . en-US.
  16. Web site: Micaller . Bea . August 10, 2022 . It's official: Aldin Ayo takes over coaching reins for Converge . August 10, 2022 . GMA News Online . en.
  17. Web site: September 2, 2022 . Ramos . Gerry . Yeng Guiao, NLEX part ways as contract talks break down . September 2, 2022 . Spin.ph . en-US.
  18. Web site: September 9, 2022 . Terrado . Reuben . NLEX taps Adonis Tierra as interim coach . September 9, 2022 . Spin.ph . en-US.
  19. Web site: September 5, 2022 . Ramos . Gerry . Yeng Guiao back as head coach of Rain or Shine . September 5, 2022 . Spin.ph . en-US.
  20. Web site: September 21, 2022 . Ramos . Gerry . Frankie Lim takes over NLEX coaching job in MVP Group 'homecoming' . September 22, 2022 . Spin.ph . en-US.
  21. Web site: January 2, 2023 . Jolas, Gorunovic take rein at TNT . January 2, 2023. .
  22. Web site: January 12, 2023 . Ramos . Gerry . Phoenix parts ways with Robinson, appoints Jarin interim coach . January 12, 2023 . Spin.ph . en-US.
  23. Web site: January 12, 2023 . Li . Matthew . Topex Robinson forever grateful to Phoenix for chance to coach in PBA . January 12, 2023 . Tiebreaker Times . en-US.
  24. Web site: Magallon . Reynald . January 14, 2023 . Bonnie Tan vows to do best in coaching stint with NorthPort . January 18, 2023 . Manila Bulletin. en.
  25. Web site: January 21, 2023 . Terrado. Reuben . Leo Austria takes sabbatical, remains with SMB as consultant . January 21, 2023 . Spin.ph . en-US.
  26. Web site: Henson . Quinito . Clarifying rule changes . PhilStar.com . June 2, 2022.
  27. Web site: Leongson . Randolph . It's about time: PBA cracks down on floppers in rule change . Sports Interactive Network . June 2, 2022.
  28. Web site: May 3, 2022. Ricky Vargas to remain as PBA chairman for Season 47 . May 3, 2022. Tiebreaker Times.
  29. Web site: June 28, 2022. Ricky Vargas to remain as PBA chairman for Season 47 . June 28, 2022. PBA.ph.
  30. Web site: Star-studded PBA kick off Malaya Business Insight . 2022-11-15 . malaya.com.ph.