Powerade Tigers

Basketball team

Powerade Tigers

Founded| 2002
Dissolved| Sold in 2012
History| Coca-Cola Tigers (2002–2010)
Powerade Tigers (2010–2012)
Team colors| Coca-Cola Tigers

Powerade Tigers

Company| Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc.
Ownership| Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc.
Championships| 2 championships

2002 All-Filipino
2003 Reinforced

5 Finals appearances
Retired numbers| 2 (19, 22)

Light uniform

Dark uniform

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The Powerade Tigers were a professional basketball team that played in the Philippine Basketball Association from 2002 to 2012. The franchise was owned by Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) when the company acquired Cosmos Bottling Corporation from RFM Corporation. From 2002 to 2010, the team played as the Coca-Cola Tigers. The franchise won two PBA championships (2002 and 2003).

## Beginnings

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In 2001, RFM Corporation sold its subsidiary Cosmos Bottling Corporation, including its PBA franchise, to Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI), then a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation (SMC),

The newly acquired franchise debuted as the Coca-Cola Tigers beginning the 2002 PBA season.

## Coca-Cola Tigers (2002–2010)

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Coca-Cola Tigers

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### 2002 season

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In its maiden season, the Tigers failed to capture the first two conferences of the tournament (a third-place finish in the Governor's Cup and a disappointing quarterfinals finish in the Commissioner's Cup), the Tigers surged ahead in the All-Filipino Conference. Bannered by Rudy Hatfield and Jeffrey Cariaso after serving time with the national team, Coca-Cola defeated their then-sister team San Miguel in the semi-finals to enter their first finals appearance against the Alaska Aces.

After losing Johnny Abarrientos in Game One of the best-of-five series, the Tigers won the next three games to secure their first-ever PBA title. Ironically, the Tigers clinched the series on the first PBA game held on Christmas Day.

### 2003 season

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During their second season in the league, Coca-Cola failed to win the championship in the first two conferences. In the All-Filipino Conference, the Tigers blew a 2–0 lead in the best-of-seven series as their counterparts Talk 'N Text won the next four games to win the series. In the Invitational tournament, Alaska took revenge on the Tigers, winning the said tournament in three games.

But the Tigers succeeded in the Reinforced Conference. Bannered by former Mobiline import Artemus McClary, Coke won against San Miguel in seven grueling games to win their second PBA crown.

McClary was named Best Import of the tournament while Hatfield won the Best Player of the Conference award for the first time in his career.

### 2004–05 season

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Coca-Cola failed to return in the Finals in the 2004 Fiesta Conference as they were eliminated by Red Bull in the semi-finals with Mark Sanford as import.

In the 2004–2005 PBA Philippine Cup, the Tigers struggled after the indefinite suspension of Rudy Hatfield due to citizenship issues, the acquisition of Ali Peek and John Arigo from Alaska in exchange for Jeffrey Cariaso and Reynel Hugnatan midway through the tournament and the naming of Chot Reyes as the head coach of the Philippine National team, the Tigers were eliminated by another sister-team Purefoods in the wild-card phase, 2-1.

Eric Altamirano made his return in the PBA as Coca-Cola's coach in the 2005 Fiesta Conference but the Tigers finished dead last in the tournament, eliminated by Alaska in the wild-card phase.

### 2005–06 season

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During the offseason, the Tigers selected FEU playmaker Denok Miranda in the first round, Magnolia Ice Cream forward Neil Rañeses and Montaña Pawnshop's Al Magpayo in the second round in the PBA Rookie Draft while hiring Barangay Ginebra assistant Binky Favis as the team's third head coach in nine months. The Tigers entered the 2005–2006 PBA Fiesta Conference as one of the least contenders. Coca-Cola Tigers finished ninth place in the classification phase and was eliminated by San Miguel in the Survivor Round.

In the 2006 PBA Philippine Cup, the Tigers went 7–9 in the classification phase. However, after starting the season 4–0 and 6–2 in the first round, the Tigers lost seven of the last eight games, falling in a tie for fifth place with the Air21 Express. Both teams played a one-game match for the final outright quarterfinals berth in the playoffs on May 28 with the Tigers defeating the Express, 97–83. The win gave the Tigers its first quarterfinals berth since the 2004 Fiesta Conference. The Tigers lost to the Alaska Aces, 3–1 in the quarterfinals.

### CCBPI sold to The Coca-Cola Company

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In December 2006, San Miguel Corporation sold its entire stake in Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) back to The Coca-Cola Company.

#### 2006–07 season

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Months before the start of the season, the Tigers were involved in a three-team trade involving former sister team Barangay Ginebra Kings and Air21 Express in one of the most celebrated and controversial transactions in league history.

In the deal, the Tigers dealt Rafi Reavis, Billy Mamaril and the rights to Rudy Hatfield to Ginebra. The Kings sent Aries Dimaunahan and Ervin Sotto, along with future draft picks to Air21 while Coca-Cola received Kalani Ferreria from Brgy. Ginebra, Ryan Bernardo from Air21 and Manny Ramos (initially from Ginebra but was received from Air21 under the revised version of the deal).

During the draft held in Market-Market, Taguig, the Coca-Cola Tigers selected ex-La Salle shooting guard Joseph Yeo as the third overall pick in the first round. The Tigers then chose FEU hotshot R.J. Rizada (12th pick), PSBA standout Manuel Caceres (14th pick), St. Francis of Assisi shooting guard Chris Pacana (15th pick), Air21 Express traded their 2006 second round pick for the Tigers 2007 second round pick that was sealed on the draft day, slotman/center Mike Gavino (16th pick), and ex-Letran guard Ronjay Enrile (17th pick) in the second round.

At the start of the season, Coca-Cola struggled throughout the conference due to its depleted lineup but had its share of surprising wins over Red Bull and Sta. Lucia among others. The Tigers barely made it to the wildcard phase with a 5–13 record.

In the wildcard phase, Coke pulled off a 99–98 come-from-behind win over Alaska on a Denok Miranda buzzer-beating triple. But the Tigers lost their next two games to bow out of contention for the quarterfinals phase.

But prior to the start of the 2007 PBA Fiesta Conference, it was announced that the Atlanta-based company will have full control of the franchise, with coaches, players and management staying upon further notice, saying that The Coca-Cola Company would honor their existing contracts.

On March 23, 2007, team manager Allan Caidic announced his resignation from his post to allow the Coca-Cola Company to have a free hand in running the team affairs. It was speculated that the move was because of Caidic's loyalty to the former team owner Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco.

The Tigers won their first two games with Anthony Johnson, but soon suffered a series of defeats. Because of these, the Tigers made a change on its lineup. Coca-Cola replaced Johnson with Jeff Varem and acquired 1998 PBA MVP Kenneth Duremdes, Alex Cabagnot and Ricky Calimag from Sta. Lucia in exchange of Denok Miranda, Manny Ramos and future picks. The Tigers finish 7th in the classification phase and was relegated to wildcard phase.

With scoring import Rashad Bell at the helm, Coke beat Purefoods in the first knockout wildcard match, but suffered a monumental 102–101 loss to San Miguel in the last match for the quarterfinals, despite leading, 101–97, with 13 seconds to play.

#### 2007–08 season

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Asi Taulava joined the Coca-Cola Tigers in November 2007. He stayed until September 2010, when he was traded to the Meralco Bolts

After a dismal season, Coca-Cola head coach Binky Favis made some interesting moves that made the Tigers a competitive team during the 33rd season. Looking for a man in the middle and guards to boost its lineup, the Tigers pawned center/forward Mark Telan from Air21 in exchange for its two 1st round picks in the 2007 draft and signed Egay Echavez in the free agent pool. On draft night, the Tigers picked former Emilio Aguinaldo standout Ronjay Buenafe as the 11th overall in the 2nd round.

Upon getting Buenafe, the Tigers sent Joseph Yeo and a 2008 second round pick to the Sta. Lucia Realtors in exchange for forward Mark Isip and shooter Cesar Catli.

On the start of the 33rd season, the Tigers won their first game against expansion team the Welcoat Dragons but then suffered a franchise-worst eight straight losses.

Because of injuries and a string set of setbacks, Coca-Cola took Aries Dimaunahan from Air21. On November 26, the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals traded franchise player Asi Taulava to the Coca-Cola Tigers in exchange for Ali Peek and a 2008 first round pick. Asi "The Rock" then became Coke's main skipper. He then led his team to a five-game winning streak that was enough to get the Tigers through the wildcard phase with a 7–11 card during the season.

In the wildcard phase, the Tigers eliminated the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals and Air21 Express to get into the quarterfinals, the lowest-seed to do so. In the quarterfinals, the Tigers ran out of gas as the Alaska Aces swept them in the best-of-3 series, partly due to overfatigue on the part of the Tigers.

Having the second-worst elimination round record, the Tigers, along with the Welcoat Dragons were allowed to acquire an import 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) in height, aside from the import of unrestricted height that the other teams had.

#### 2009–10 season

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In preparation for the 35th season of the PBA, Coca-Cola unloaded several players from their line-up and underwent team-rebuilding process. They traded Ronjay Buenafe to the Burger King for Marvin Cruz and Chris Ross. They traded also traded Aries Dimaunahan and M.C. Caceres to Barako Bull for Ken Bono. Another move they made was they settled a trade with the Sta. Lucia Realtors acquiring Dennis Espino in exchange of Jason Misolas and a future draft pick. They then signed free agents Norman Gonzales and Larry Rodriguez.

At the start of the season, Coca-Cola assigned then-assistant coach Kenneth Duremdes to his first head coaching duties with the Tigers. After a few games, Duremdes was then assigned as the Team Manager and Assistant Coach Bo Perasol took over as head coach. After a dismal start in the Philippine Cup campaign, the Tigers made a move by getting Burger King stalwart Gary David alongside Chico Lanete, while giving up all-around Guard Alex Cabagnot and Wesley Gonzales in a deal.[1] After the trade, they then went on to win 4 straight games, but still ended up in the 7th seed of the team standings. The Tigers defeated Burger King in their first Wildcard match[2] before bowing out to the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the next game.[3]

At the start of the Fiesta Cup, the team was running well as they won three straight games and four of their first five including a win over powerhouse team the San Miguel Beermen.[4] But after a great start, the Tigers then lost their last seven games. They ended their losing streak by winning against the Barako Bull Energy Boosters. They finished the eliminations with an 8-10 record and advanced to the Wildcard round. They won their knockout match against Sta. Lucia but got eliminated again by Rain or Shine at the conclusion of the wildcards.

## Powerade Tigers (2010–2012)

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After finishing the season fruitless, Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) announced that they will rechristen the Tigers as the Powerade Tigers starting in the 2010–2011 season.[5]

### 2010–11 season

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With the change of team name, big man Asi Taulava stated that he would remain and would like to retire with the franchise, and hoped to win a title with the team,[6] even though reports circulated that expansion team Meralco Bolts was interested with the former MVP.[6] Having no first round pick in the draft, the Tigers used their 18th pick to acquire a point guard that would strengthen their backcourt.[7] On Draft Day, Powerade selected Jai Reyes of the Ateneo de Manila University as their 18th pick in the 2010 Draft. On the same day, Powerade acquired Air21's 6th pick, Sean Michael Anthony, and Ren-Ren Ritualo in exchange for future draft picks.[8] During the off-season, Powerade did not renew the contracts of four players from the previous year namely Cesar Catli, Ricky Calimag, R.J. Rizada, and Marvin Cruz.[9] On September 22, 2010, Asi Taulava was included in the three-team trade involving the Meralco Bolts and the Barako Bull Energy Boosters. Powerade received Barako's Robert Reyes and Meralco's 2011 and 2012 second-round picks. Barako received Powerade's Ken Bono and Meralco's Beau Belga, Jason Misolas, and Khasim Mirza. Meralco then got Powerade's Asi Taulava.[10][11]

### 2011–12 season: Final season

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After a disappointing season, Powerade began offseason buildup by releasing Rob Reyes and Chico Lanete, then resigning Ricky Calimag and signing free agents Alex Crisano, James Martinez and Rudy Lingganay. In the 2011 PBA Draft, Powerade selected Gilas standouts JVee Casio and Marcio Lassiter, and acquired Josh Vanlandingham and Doug Kramer through trades. JVee Casio however was injured as the season began and debuted a few weeks later.

The team finished with 6 wins and 8 losses and ranked 8th. With Gary David averaging almost 30 points per game during the playoffs, they had managed to beat the B-Meg Llamados, the 1st seeded team in two games. They beat the Yeng Guiao-led Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the semifinals in seven games. They enter the finals with a heavy underdog tag against the Chot Reyes-mentored Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters. Without JVee Casio in game 1, they lost against the Texters by a score of 116–100. In game 2, they lost, 106–92. In game 3, they lost in a score of 133–126. In game 4, they won by a score of 100–97. In game 5, they lost against the Texters by a score of 110–101, thus finishing the 2nd place in the Philippine Cup and Talk 'n Text becoming the champion.

Before the start of Commissioner's Cup, the Petron Blaze Boosters was interested with the Powerade's 2011 4th overall pick Marcio Lassiter who was one of the instrumental in Powerade's Cinderella run to the finals of the Philippine Cup. Their first offer were Nonoy Baclao, and Rey Guevarra in exchange for Marcio Lassiter. But on February 20, 2012, PBA vetoed the controversial trade.[12]

At the start of the Commissioner's Cup, the team acquired Dwayne Jones as an import and lead them to a 4 wins and 5 losses. They tied with and got eliminated by Meralco Bolts, by a score of 102–98 on the knock-out game for 6th place. The team finished 7th place.

After the disappointing conference for both Powerade (4–5) and Petron (3–6), Powerade rookie star Marcio Lassiter is again on the trade bloc with Petron. Finally on April 20, 2012, the Philippine Basketball Association approved the trade in which Powerade sent Marcio Lassiter and Celino Cruz to Petron for Rey Guevarra, Rabeh Al-Hussaini, and Lordy Tugade.[13]

On May 1, 2012, another controversial trade was vetoed by the PBA which will send Doug Kramer to Barako Bull Energy in exchange for Jondan Salvador. On May 5, 2012, the revised trade which will send Doug Kramer to Barako Bull Energy in exchange for Jondan Salvador plus its 2012 1st round pick from Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters was accepted by the PBA.[14][15]

On the Governor's Cup, the team acquired Rashad McCants and become a favored import over to his counterpart imports but gave the team a disappointing 2-losing streak at the start of the Governor's cup. He is replaced by Omar Sneed and gave the team a 4-winning streak but later suffered a 3-losing streak, despite a need of 1 more win to book a semi-finals ticket. Because of this, they advanced to the 6th-seed playoffs. They won their knockout match against Barako Bull Energy but got eliminated again by Meralco Bolts.

### Disbandment and sale to GlobalPort

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During the semifinal round of the 2011–12 Philippine Cup, rumors surfaced that the team would be sold back to San Miguel Corporation (SMC). This was allegedly due to an agreement between SMC and The Coca-Cola Company (the parent company of Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI)) that SMC will have the right of first refusal in the event the team would be put up for sale. The buyback by SMC did not materialize.

On February 17, 2012, JB Baylon resigns as a Powerade governor. Speculations as to the reasons of his resignation was that he was the alleged source of the rumors of the franchise's sale and the controversial trade proposal of Marcio Lassiter. CCBPI wrote the PBA to advise the appointment of Ronald Asuncion as alternate governor.[16][17]

On May 1, 2012, rumors surfaced that CCBPI will leave the PBA because of the two recent controversial trading of its marquee players to other teams.[18]

On July 30, 2012, CCBPI announced the sale of the Powerade Tigers to Sultan 900, Inc. which is owned and represented by its chairman and CEO Michael "Mikee" Romero.[19][20][21] The PBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale during a special board meeting on August 17, 2012. The team was renamed as the GlobalPort Batang Pier.[22][23]

## Final roster

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Powerade Tigers roster

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| Pos. | # | POB | Name | Height | Weight | DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) | From

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C | 2 |  | Al-Hussaini, Rabeh | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)  | 240 lb (109 kg)  |  | Ateneo
G | 3 |  | Martinez, James (R)  | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)  | 170 lb (77 kg)  |  | UE
G | 4 |  | Lingganay, Rudy (R)  | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)  | 170 lb (77 kg)  |  | UE
F | 5 |  | Salvador, Jondan | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 210 lb (95 kg)  |  | St. Benilde
F | 7 |  | Guevarra, Rey | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 175 lb (79 kg)  |  | Letran
F | 8 |  | Allera, Francis | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 180 lb (82 kg)  |  | UST
F | 10 |  | Anthony, Sean | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)  | 200 lb (91 kg)  |  | McGill
G/F | 15 |  | Tugade, Lordy | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 184 lb (83 kg)  |  | National-U
C | 17 |  | Adducul, Rommel | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)  | 225 lb (102 kg)  |  | San Sebastian
G | 20 |  | David, Gary (C)  | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  | 180 lb (82 kg)  |  | Lyceum
G/F | 22 |  | Vanlandingham, Josh | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)  | 205 lb (93 kg)  |  | Pacific Lutheran
F | 24 |  | Calimag, Ricky | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)  | 210 lb (95 kg)  |  | San Beda
F | 33 |  | Belasco, Nic | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)  | 210 lb (95 kg)  |  | Notre Dame (MD)
F | 34 |  | Antonio, William (C)  | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 190 lb (86 kg)  |  | Chaminade
G | 42 |  | Casio, JVee (R)  | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)  | 175 lb (79 kg)  |  | De La Salle
C | 43 |  | Crisano, Alex (IN)  | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)  | 240 lb (109 kg)  |  | Brooklyn

Head coach

*   * Bo Perasol (UP Diliman)

Assistant coach(es)

*   * George Ella (UE)
*   * Alex Compton (Cornell)
*   * Ricky Dandan (UP Diliman)
*   * Charles Tiu (Ateneo)

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Legend

* (C) Team captain
* (CI) Commissioner's Cup Import
* (GI) Governors' Cup Import
* (EI) EASL Import
* (DP) Unsigned draft pick
* (FA) Free agent
* (IN) Inactive
* (S) Suspended
* (R) Rookie

* Injured

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### Final depth chart

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Pos.  | Starting 5  | Bench 1  | Bench 2  | Bench 3  |

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C | Omar Sneed  | Rabeh Al-Hussaini  | Alex Crisano  | Rommel Adducul  |
PF | Jondan Salvador  | William Antonio  | Ricky Calimag  |  |
SF | Sean Anthony  | Josh Vanlandingham  | Francis Allera  |  |
SG | Gary David  | Rey Guevarra  | Lordy Tugade  |  |
PG | JVee Casio  | Rudy Lingganay  | James Martinez  |  |

## Head coaches

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Powerade Tigers head coaches  Name  | Start  | End  | Seasons  | Overall record  | Best finish

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W | L | PCT | G
Chot Reyes | 2002 | 2004 | 3 | 91 | 47 | .659 | 138 | Champions
Biboy Ravanes | 2004 | 2005 | 1 | 15 | 25 | .375 | 40 | Wildcard
Eric Altamirano | 2005 | 2005 | 1 | 7 | 11 | .389 | 18 | Wildcard
Binky Favis | 2005 | 2008 | 4 | 42 | 62 | .404 | 104 | Quarterfinals
Kenneth Duremdes | 2008 | 2009 | 1 | 14 | 21 | .400 | 35 | Wildcard
Bo Perasol | 2009 | 2012 | 3 | 34 | 47 | .420 | 81 | Finals

## Season-by-season records

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Main article: List of Powerade Tigers seasons

Records from the 2011–12 PBA season:
Conf. | Team name | Elimination round | Playoffs

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Finish | W | L | PCT | Stage | Results
PHI | Powerade Tigers | 8th/10 | 6 | 8 | .429 | Quarterfinals

Semifinals
Finals | Powerade def. B-Meg** 97–88, 131–122 (OT)
Powerade 4, Rain or Shine 3
Talk 'N Text 4, Powerade 1
COM | 7th/10 | 4 | 5 | .444 | 6th-seed playoff | Meralco 102, Powerade 98*
GOV | 8th/10 | 4 | 5 | .444 | 1st elim. playoff
2nd elim. playoff | Powerade 99, Barako Bull 95*
Meralco 94, Powerade 86*
Total elimination round | 14 | 18 | .438 | 1 semifinal appearances
Total playoffs | 7 | 7 | .500 | 1 Finals appearances
Total 2011–12 | 21 | 25 | .457 | 0 championships
Total franchise | 216 | 239 | .475 | 2 championships

*one-game playoffs
**team had the twice-to-beat advantage

### Retired numbers

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Powerade Tigers retired number

N°  | Player  | Position  | Tenure
19 | Kenneth Duremdes | SF | 2007-2008 [a]
22 | Jeffrey Cariaso | SG | 2002-2005

* a – Poweade retired the jersey number of Duremdes on March 23, 2012, before a Powerade–Alaska game. [24]

## Awards

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### Individual awards

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Finals MVP  | PBA Best Player of the Conference  | PBA All-Defensive Team

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* Rudy Hatfield (2002 All-Filipino)
* Jeffrey Cariaso (2003 Reinforced)

* Jeffrey Cariaso (2002 All-Filipino)
* Rudy Hatfield (2003 Reinforced)
* Gary David (2011-12 Philippine)

* Rudy Hatfield (2002, 2003)
* Johnny Abarrientos (2004-05)
* Asi Taulava (2008-09)

PBA Mythical First Team  | PBA Mythical Second Team  | PBA Most Improved Player

* Jeffrey Cariaso (2002, 2003)
* Rudy Hatfield (2003)
* Asi Taulava (2007-08, 2008-09)
* Gary David (2011-12)

* Johnny Abarrientos (2003)
* Asi Taulava (2009-10)

* Rafi Reavis (2003)

PBA Best Import

* Tee McClary (2003 Reinforced)

### PBA Press Corps individual awards

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Baby Dalupan Coach of the Year  | Defensive Player of the Year

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* Chot Reyes (2002, 2003)

* Rudy Hatfield (2003)

Mr. Quality Minutes  | All-Rookie Team

* Ato Morano (2002)

* Denok Miranda (2005-06)
* Ronjay Buenafe (2007-08)
* Sean Anthony (2010-11)
* JVee Casio (2011-12)

### All-Star weekend

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Three-point shootout  | All-Star selection

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* William Antonio (2006)
* Mark Macapagal (2010, 2011)

2003

* Jeffrey Cariaso
* Rudy Hatfield

2004

* Jeffrey Cariaso
* Rudy Hatfield

2005

* Billy Mamaril

2006

* John Arigo
* Ali Peek

2007

* John Arigo

2008

* Nic Belasco
* Asi Taulava

2009

* Asi Taulava

2010

* Asi Taulava

2012

* JVee Casio
* Gary David

## Players of note

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### PBA's 40th anniversary all-time team

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* Johnny Abarrientos – 1996 PBA MVP. Member of the Tigers 2002 and 2003 championship teams and the PBA all time steals leader.
* Kenneth Duremdes – The 1998 Most Valuable Player. Acquired in 2007 Fiesta Conference from Sta. Lucia with Alex Cabagnot and Ricky Calimag in exchange of Dennis Miranda, Manny Ramos and Coke's 2008 second round pick.
* Asi Taulava – The 2003 Most Valuable Player. Acquired in the 2007-08 Philippine Cup from Talk 'N Text in exchange for Ali Peek and a 2008 first-round draft pick.

### Other notable players

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* Freddie Abuda – multiple Defensive Player of the Year awardee.
* William Antonio – member of the Tigers championship teams and the longest tenured player in franchise history. Played from 2002 to 2007 and from 2009 to 2012.
* John Arigo – multiple time All-Star, member of the Tigers from 2005 to 2008.
* Jeffrey Cariaso – Member of the Tigers 2002 and 2003 championship teams, named Finals MVP of the 2003 Reinforced Conference.
* JVee Casio – member of the 2011-12 Tigers as a rookie that went to the Finals in the Philippine Cup.
* Gary David – Best Player of the 2011-12 PBA Philippine Cup and led the team to a Finals appearance as an 8th seed, Member of PBA's 5,000 point club, and 3-Time PBA Scoring Champion from 2009–10 season to 2011–12.
* Rudy Hatfield – Member of the Tigers 2002 and 2003 championship teams, named Best Player of the 2003 Reinforced Conference.
* Edward Juinio – Tigers' center during their 2002 and 2003 championship runs.
* Doug Kramer – played for the Tigers in the 2011-12 season. Became a member of that year's All-Defensive Team.
* Marcio Lassiter – played as a rookie for the Tigers in 2011-12. The all-time leader in three-point field goals made.
* Billy Mamaril – played for Coke in the 2005–06 PBA season.
* Ali Peek – Member of PBA's 5,000 point club, Tigers' center from 2004–05 season to 2007–08.
* Rafi Reavis – one of the team's first-ever draft choice in 2002, member of the 2002 and 2003 championship teams.

### Imports

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* Bryant Basemore – played in 2002 Commissioner's Cup
* Rashad Bell #3 – played in 2007 Fiesta Conference
* Torraye Braggs #21 – played in 2002 Commissioner's Cup
* Calvin Cage #10 – played in 2008 Fiesta Conference, played only one game at the Tigers before getting injured
* Alex Carcamo #30 – played in the 2005–06 Fiesta Conference
* Russell Carter #2 – played in 2011 Commissioner's Cup
* Donald Copeland #4 – played in 2008 Fiesta Conference
* Carlos Daniel #21 – played in 2002
* Brandon Dean #1 – played for 2008 Fiesta Conference
* Jason Dixon #42 – played in 2008 Fiesta Conference
* Rosell Ellis #26 – played in the 2002 Governors Cup
* George "Gee" Gervin, Jr. #1 – played in 2008 Fiesta Conference, son of former NBA great George Gervin Sr.
* Ron Hale #22 – played in 2002
* Bakari Hendrix #23 – played only one game at the Tigers in 2005 Fiesta Conference before getting injured
* Darell Johns #35 – played in 2005 Fiesta Conference
* Anthony Johnson #23 – played for the 1st nine games of 2007 Fiesta Conference
* Dwayne Jones #21 – played in the 2012 Commissioner's Cup
* Rashad McCants #32 – played only first two games in the 2012 Governors Cup
* Artemus McClary #20 – named Best Import of the 2003 Reinforced Conference, led Tigers to the title of the said conference
* James Penny #23 – played in 2009 PBA Fiesta Conference
* Chris Porter #4 – played in 2012 Governor's Cup
* Jaja Richards # – played in 2004 Fiesta Conference
* Mark Sanford #3 – played in 2004 Fiesta Conference
* Omar Sneed #11 – last import; played in the 2012 Governors Cup
* James Sullinger #0 – played in 2009 PBA Fiesta Conference
* Omar Thomas #33 – played in 2005-06 Fiesta Conference
* Jeff Varem #91 – played in 2007 Fiesta Conference
* Fred Williams #22 – played in 2002 Governors'& Commissioner's Cup
* John Williamson #45 – played in 2010 Fiesta Conference
* Martin Zeno #3 – played in 2011 Commissioner's Cup

## References

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1. ^ David, Cabagnot switch places, PBA.com.ph
2. ^ Coca-Cola arranges KO match vs ROS, PBA.com.ph
3. ^ ROS continues winning ways, climbs for QF, PBA.com.ph
4. ^ Coke scratch and claw early solo lead, PBA.com.ph
5. ^ Coca-Cola drops PBA brand name for Powerade, Rey Joble, GMANews.TV
6. ^ a b Bolts want power inside, PBAddicts.net
7. ^ Powerade Tigers ready to work their way up PBA Ladder, PBA.com.ph
8. ^ Baclao chosen over Rabeh as 1st overall, TeamPilipinas.info
9. ^ It's Payday for Express rookies Archived September 2, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, Cedelf P. Tupas, Inquirer.net
10. ^ Powerade shifts Taulava to Meralco, PBA-online.net
11. ^ Meralco Draftees figure in new Asi deal, Nelson Beltran, Philstar.com
12. ^ PBA vetoes Lassiter trade to Petron, Interaksyon.com/interaktv
13. ^ PBA approves Lassiter-to-Petron deal; Powerade ‘happy with trade’ Archived April 23, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, Interaksyon.com/interaktv
14. ^ http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/pba-approves-pena-trade-vetoes-kramer-salvador-deal PBA approves Peña trade, vetoes Kramer-Salvador deal, Interaksyon.com/interaktv
15. ^ http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/kramer-psyched-to-join-barako-bull Kramer psyched to join Barako Bull, Interaksyon.com/interaktv
16. ^ Powerade franchise back with San Miguel, Sports.inquirer.net
17. ^ Top exec Baylon out as Powerade governor, Interaksyon.com/interaktv
18. ^ http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/is-coca-cola-bowing-out-of-the-pba Is Coca-Cola bowing out of the PBA?, Interaksyon.com/interaktv
19. ^ PBA: Powerade franchise sold to Mikee Romero-owned Sultan 900 Inc., GMA News Online, July 30, 2012
20. ^ Goodbye Tigers: Coca-Cola sells Powerade PBA franchise to Mikee Romero Archived September 1, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, InterAKTV, July 30, 2012
21. ^ Mikee takes over Powerade, Nelson Beltran, The Philippine Star, July 31, 2012
22. ^ GlobalPort officially accepted as newest member of the PBA Archived August 21, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, Rey Joble, InterAKTV, August 17, 2012
23. ^ PBA: Sale of Powerade Tigers franchise to Romero group approved, GMA News Online, August 17, 2012
24. ^ [1], JVP/KG, GMA News, February 23, 2012

Preceded by

Pop Cola Panthers

|  PBA teams genealogies
2002–2012  | Succeeded by

GlobalPort Batang Pier

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Preceded by

San Miguel Beermen

|  PBA All-Filipino Cup Champions
2002  | Succeeded by

Talk 'N Text Phone Pals

Preceded by

San Miguel Beermen (1989)

|  PBA Reinforced Conference Champions
2003  | Succeeded by

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Powerade Tigers

* Formerly the Coca Cola Tigers
* Founded in 2002
* Disbanded in 2012
* Owned by Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company

The franchise|

* Franchise
* History
* All-time roster
* Draft history
* Seasons

Coaches|

* Reyes
* Ravanes
* Altamirano
* Favis
* Duremdes
* Perasol

Administration|

* Board Governor: Ronald Asuncion
* General Manager: Kenneth Duremdes

Championships (2)|

* 2002 All-Filipino
* 2003 Reinforced

Runner-up finishes (3)|

* 2003 All-Filipino
* 2003 Invitational
* 2011–12 Philippine

Retired jerseys|

* 19 Duremdes
* 22 Cariaso

Seasons (10)|

* 2002
* 2003
* 2004–05
* 2005–06
* 2006–07
* 2007–08
* 2008–09
* 2009–10
* 2010–11
* 2011–12

Culture and Lore|

* The Jet
* Flying A
* H-Bomb
* The Christmas Day Victory
* The Alaska Connection
* El Granada

PBA finals champions

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Coca-Cola Tigers 2002 PBA All-Filipino Cup Champions

* 3 Jojo Manalo
* 4 Rafi Reavis
* 10 Reanto Morano
* 12 Allan Gamboa
* 14 Johnny Abarrientos
* 15 Jason Misolas
* 16 Estong Ballesteros
* 18 Leo Avenido
* 22 Jeffrey Cariaso
* 24 Cris Bolado
* 25 Freddie Abuda
* 31 William Antonio
* 32 Poch Juinio
* 99 Rudy Hatfield (Finals MVP)

* Coach Chot Reyes

* Assistant(s) Biboy Ravanes
* Binky Favis
* Mike Reyes
* Aboy Castro

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Coca-Cola Tigers 2003 PBA Reinforced Conference Champions

* 4 Rafi Reavis
* 5 Rob Wainwright
* 8 Gec Chia
* 10 Renato Morano
* 14 Johnny Abarrientos
* 16 Bong Hawkins
* 18 Leo Avenido
* 20 Artemus McClary (Import)
* 21 Reynel Hugnatan
* 22 Jeffrey Cariaso (Finals MVP)
* 24 Cris Bolado
* 25 Freddie Abuda
* 31 William Antonio
* 32 Poch Juinio
* 99 Rudy Hatfield

* Coach Chot Reyes

* Assistant(s) Biboy Ravanes
* Binky Favis
* Nash Racela
* Aboy Castro
* Mike Reyes

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San Miguel Corporation

Founder
Enrique María Barretto de Ycaza
Chairman
Vacant
Vice Chairman, President (CEO) and COO
Ramon S. Ang

Core subsidiaries|

* San Miguel Brewery
* Ginebra San Miguel
* San Miguel Food and Beverage
* San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corporation
* San Miguel Properties

New investments|

* Petron Corporation
* SMC Global Power Holdings Corporation
* San Miguel Energy Corporation
* San Miguel Holdings Corporation
* Manila North Harbor Port, Inc.
* Bank of Commerce
* Northern Cement Corporation
* SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation
* Delta Djakarta

Key brands|

* Ginebra San Miguel
* Magnolia
* Monterey
* Petron
* Purefoods
* Red Horse Beer
* San Miguel Pale Pilsen

Sports teams|

* San Miguel Beermen
* Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
* Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots
* Petron Blaze Spikers (defunct)
* San Miguel Alab Pilipinas (defunct)
* Magnolia Purewater Wizards (defunct)
* San Miguel Beermen (ABL) (defunct)
* Pop Cola Panthers (defunct)
* Powerade Tigers (defunct)

Former chief executives|

* Enrique María Barretto de Ycaza
* Pedro Pablo Róxas
* Antonio Róxas de Ayala
* Andrés Soriano
* Andrés Soriano Jr.
* Andrés Soriano III
* Eduardo M. Cojuangco Jr.

Related articles|

* Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban
* Mahou-San Miguel Group

Headquarters
40 San Miguel Avenue, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila

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Defunct Philippine Basketball Association teams

* 7-Up Uncolas
* Air21 Express1
* Alaska Aces2
* Barako Bull Energy3
* Barako Bull Energy Boosters4
* Carrier Weathermakers
* Country Fair Hotdogs
* Crispa Redmanizers
* Filmanbank
* Galleon Shippers
* Great Taste Coffee Makers
* Manila Beer Brewmasters
* Mariwasa - Galerie Dominique
* Pop Cola Panthers
* Powerade Tigers
* Shell Turbo Chargers
* Sta. Lucia Realtors
* Tanduay Rhum Masters
* Tefilin Polyesters
* Toyota Super Corollas
* U/Tex Wranglers

* 1 Known as Shopinas.com from 2011 to 2012
* 2 Known as Hills Bros. in 1987
* 3 Known as FedEx / Air21 from 2002 to 2011
* 4 Known as Red Bull from 2000 to 2009

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