The PBA has its share of standouts in different statistical categories. A number of the best talents who have graced the rich history of the league can be found in the all-time leaders lists that Mr. Bengie de Guzman would like to know more of.

ALL-TIME ASSISTS LEADERS

1.    Robert Jaworski Sr.     5825 assists
2.    Ramon Fernandez      5220
3.    Ferdinand Pumaren    4043
4.    Johnny Abarrientos     3716
5.    Willie Generalao         3256
6.    Ronnie Magsanoc       3228
7.    Philip Cezar               3130
8.    Olsen Racela             2998
9.    Francis Arnaiz            2938
10.    Bernard Fabiosa       2853

ALL-TIME STEALS LEADERS

1.    Johnny Abarrientos    1341
2.    Ramon Fernandez     1302
3.    Bernard Fabiosa        1235
4.    Robert Jaworski Sr.      937
5.    Ferdinand Pumaren     902
6.    Yoyong Martirez          753
7.    Olsen Racela              716
8.    Willie Generalao         639
9.    Philip Cezar               599
10.    Ronnie Magsanoc     571

ALL-TIME SHOT BLOCKS LEADERS

1.    Ramon Fernandez   1853
2.    Philip Cezar            1370
3.    Benjie Paras           1333
4.    Jerry Codinera        1221
5.    Marlou Aquino        1104
6.    Abet Guidaben         922
7.    Manny Victorino        817
8.    Yoyoy Villamin         709
9.    Billy Robinson          627
10.    Ali Peek                599

MOST 3-PT SHOTS IN SINGLE GAME

1.    Allan Caidic               17
2.    Allan Caidic               15
3.    Kenneth Duremdes    10
4.    Paolo Mendoza, Boybits Victoria, Ren-ren Ritualo (3 times), Allan Caidic,
Kenneth Duremdes            9

WINNINGEST TEAMS

1.    San Miguel Beer        18 championships
2.    Crispa                      13
3.    Alaska                     12
4.    Toyota                      9
5.    Ginebra                     8
6.    Purefoods                  7
7.    Great Taste               6
8.    Swift                         4
9.    Shell                         4
10.    Red Bull/Tanduay     3

The figures given above include only those recorded up to the end of the 2008-09 PBA Season.

Clavel of San Pablo, Laguna would like to know when the PBA can go back to play in San Pablo. No Provincial Game Organizer has shown interest to host a PBA game there recently, but we’ll look into the possibility in succeeding conferences. 

Jin Young Choi would like to know how the Philippine Cup will unfold up to the championship. You can go back to the first instalment of pba101 where we discussed the format being used in the ongoing conference.

ADAguirre@smart.com.ph – We have forwarded your complaints about bad TV signal in Cebu to Solar Sports  people.

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