Pilipinas MX3 Kings explained

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Pilipinas MX3 Kings
Leagues:ASEAN Basketball League
Founded:2015
Folded:2016
Arena:San Juan Gym
Malolos Convention Center
Capacity:2,000
5,000
Location:San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
History:Mindanao Aguilas
until Sept. 2015
Pacquiao Powervit Pilipinas Aguilas
Sept. – Nov. 2015
Pilipinas MX3 Kings
Nov. 2015–2016
Owner:SportsLegends Managers, Inc.
President:Dick Balajadia
Sponsor:MX3, Powervit and GoldLife

Pilipinas MX3 Kings were a Filipino basketball team that played in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL).[1] They only played one season in the ABL.

History

The team was originally known as Mindanao Aguilas. After Manny Pacquiao became one of the team's owners, the name was changed to 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 Pilipinas MX3 Kings, through a sponsorship arrangement with DMI Medical Supply Co., Inc. (makers of MX3 Capsule and Tea). The team was renamed after the withdrawal of Pacquiao as a co-owner of the team, 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 was appointed as team consultant.[5] The team's home venue is 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 and a Filipino-American guard coming in.[7] It was later announced that Jason Deutchman will be joining the team as one of its local players.[8]

The team ended the 2015–16 ABL season in last place[9] with a record of 2 wins and 18 losses, the worst record by a Filipino team in the league's history.

Home arenas

Notable players

Notes and References

  1. News: Pacquiao could see action for Aguilas team in ABL . . September 1, 2015. October 12, 2015 .
  2. News: Agcaoili . Lance . Pacman to play for Aguilas . Business Mirror . September 29, 2015 . September 30, 2015 .
  3. News: Pilipinas Aguilas tap AZ Reid as import, play home ABL games in Davao, GenSan . Spin.ph . Neil Bravo . October 17, 2015 . October 17, 2015 .
  4. News: Zaldy Realubit resigns as coach of Pilipinas Aguilas as internal strife hits ABL team . Badua . Snow . Spin.ph . November 12, 2015 . November 12, 2015 . English, Filipino.
  5. Web site: Philippine Team in ABL Changes Name - ASEAN Basketball League. ASEAN Basketball League. November 14, 2015. en-US.
  6. Web site: New name, same team. Meet the Pilipinas Kings. ~ Pilipinas MX3 Kings . PilipinasKings.Blogspot.com . November 11, 2015 .
  7. Web site: Jondan Salvador, Salvacion, 3 others agree to buyout of contracts with ABL team ABL SPIN.PH. Sports Interactive Network Philippines. December 7, 2015. Snow. Badua.
  8. Web site: Welcome to the team, Jason Deutchman!.
  9. News: Pilipinas Kings bow to Dragons, finish ABL season in last place. ABS-CBN News. February 22, 2016. February 22, 2016.