Oracle Residences Titans Explained

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Oracle Residences Titans
Leagues:PBL
Founded:2004
Folded:2009
History:Harbour Centre Port Masters
2004–2007
Harbour Centre Batang Pier
2007–2009
Oracle Residences Titans
2009
Location:Philippines
Nickname:Titans
Colors:Blue, Orange, White
Coach:Glenn Capacio
Championships:PBL (7):
*2006 Unity Cup
*2006-07 Silver Cup
*2007 Unity Cup
*2007 V-Go Extreme Cup
*2008 Lipovitan Amino Cup
*2008-09 PG Flex Linoleum Cup
*2009 PG Flex Unity Cup
SEABA (1):
2007 Champions Cup
Website:PBL website
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The Oracle Residences Titans was a basketball team playing in the Philippine Basketball League (PBL) and was owned by Mikee Romero. In the PBL, they are tied for the most championships won in league history.

History

Harbour Centre hired Jorge Gallent as their head coach. With him leading the team, Harbour Centre won six straight championships.[1] They first won the 2006 Unity Cup and the 2006–2007 Silver Cup. Harbour Centre then changed its moniker to the Batang Pier and won four more titles.[2]

In 2009, the franchise became known as the Oracle Residences Titans, as Romero retired the Harbour Centre name. They also hired a new coach, Glenn Capacio.[3] They then won the league's final championship that year, its seventh. This tied them with Magnolia Ice Cream / Instafood and Stag Pale Pilsen / Tanduay Gold for most championships in PBL history.

Notable players and coaches

Finals Most Valuable Players

Harbour Centre's championship would not be possible if not for some key players that stepped up when they are needed the most.

LA Tenorio- Tenorio played for Harbour during the 2006 championship where they were the lowest seed to win a championship. He led Batang Pier along with La Salle Standout Joseph Yeo against Toyota Otis.

Chico Lanete- Chico a Lyceum star showcased his talent when he led Harbour to their 2nd and 3rd crown. A proven scorer he led Batang Pier into sweeping their opponents in the Finals to a very easy win. He is a back to back Finals MVP

TY Tang- Tang after leading La Salle to a championship just wanted more. As he led Harbour against the undefeated Happee led by Gabe Norwood. After being behind 19 points he put the game to overtimethen made 2 key treys that gave them probably the hardest and sweetest championship their fourthtitle.

Jayson Castro- Jayson Castro the 3 time PBL MVP scored 30 points as they once again defeated Hapee led by Norwood. Castro used his quick speed as he mocked all the guards thrown at him. He had an unstoppable performance all series long.

Mark Barocca- Mark Barocca despite being a rookie this FEU star cannot be underestimated. Barocca despite a bad first half, exploded in the 4th quarter as he scored in Harbour's run. Barocca is the last Finals MVP of Harbour Centre before changing the franchise name to Oracle Residences.

Chris Timberlake- Chris Timberlake led Oracle to their seventh straight title and their last, Timberlake is the last Finals MVP for Harbour Centre/ Oracle franchise.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joble . Rey . 2024-02-16 . GALLANT GALLENT . 2024-05-30 . en-US.
  2. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . January 27, 2021 . Documentary to relive Harbour Centre's glory days in old PBL . May 30, 2024 . Spin.ph . en.
  3. Web site: 2009-06-05 . Oracle out to continue Harbour’s legacy . 2024-05-30 . GMA News Online . en.