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The 1989 PBA season was the 15th season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
| 1989 PBA season | |
|---|---|
| Duration | March 5 – December 12, 1989 |
| Number of teams | 6 |
| TV partner(s) | Vintage Sports (PTV) |
| 1989 PBA Draft | |
| Top draft pick | Benjie Paras |
| Picked by | Formula Shell |
| Season MVP | Benjie Paras (Formula Shell Zoom Masters) |
| Open Conference champions | San Miguel Beermen |
| Open Conference runners-up | Formula Shell Zoom Masters |
| All-Filipino Conference champions | San Miguel Beermen |
| All-Filipino Conference runners-up | Purefoods Hotdogs |
| Reinforced Conference champions | San Miguel Beermen |
| Reinforced Conference runners-up | Añejo Rum 65ers |
Executive committee
- Rodrigo L. Salud (Commissioner)
- Reynaldo Marquez (Chairman, representing Formula Shell Zoom Masters)
- Jose C. Ibazeta (Vice-Chairman, representing San Miguel Beermen)
- Wilfred Steven Uytengsu (Treasurer, representing Alaska Milkmen)
Teams
| Team | Company | Governor |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Milkmen | General Milling Corporation | Wilfred Steven Uytengsu |
| Añejo Rhum 65ers | La Tondeña Incorporada | Carlos Palanca III |
| Purefoods TJ Hotdogs | Purefoods Corporation | Renato Buhain |
| Presto Ice Cream Makers | Consolidated Foods Corporation | Lance Gokongwei |
| San Miguel Beermen | San Miguel Corporation | Jose Ibazeta |
| Formula Shell Zoom Masters | Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation | Reynaldo Marquez |
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- The league picked up the concessionaire franchise fee in The ULTRA worth P1.5 million and agreed with member teams that sells food products (Alaska, Purefoods, San Miguel and Presto) to sell their products inside the venue at factory price. Likewise, Shell and Anejo will shoulder the cost of building pedestrian walkways outside of the arena.
- The richest crop of rookies and the most talented PBA batch of draftees came to the PBA in its 15th season, most notable names were Benjie Paras, Nelson Asaytono, Dindo Pumaren, Paul Alvarez, Zaldy Realubit, Elmer Cabahug, Romeo Dela Rosa, Renato Agustin and Ricric Marata. [1]
- The PBA logo was prominently displayed on the uniforms for the first time (usually on the left side of the jersey), becoming the first sports league in the Philippines to do so. The practice of placing the league logo on the jerseys eventually spreads to the PABL, UAAP and NCAA.
- The PBA All-Star game was held on June 4, featuring the Veterans, coach by Baby Dalupan, against the Rookies/Sophomores of coach Dante Silverio. The Veterans won the game on Ramon Fernandez's last-second basket on an inbound pass from former Toyota teammate Sonny Jaworski. The All-Star MVP was awarded to Elmer Cabahug of the Rookies/Sophomores team. [2]
- The San Miguel Beermen completed a three-conference sweep, becoming the second team to win the third Grand Slam in the League. Beermen coach Norman Black was the third coach to win the said feat, following the footsteps of Baby Dalupan in 1976 and Tommy Manotoc in 1983, who both achieved the Grand Slam with the Crispa Redmanizers.
- Shell rookie center Benjie Paras, the first overall draft pick of the season, made history by winning both the Most Valuable Player and the Rookie of the Year awards, the only occurrence in the league.
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The muses for the participating teams are as follows:
| Team | Muse |
|---|---|
| Alaska Milkmen | Debbie Po |
| Añejo Rum 65 | Gretchen Barretto |
| Formula Shell | Leah Orosa |
| Presto Ice Cream | Dina Bonnevie |
| Purefoods Hotdogs | Lea Salonga |
| San Miguel Beermen | Marilou Gonzales and Rachel Lobangco |
- Open Conference: San Miguel Beermen
- All-Filipino Conference: San Miguel Beermen
- Reinforced Conference: San Miguel Beermen
- Team with best win–loss percentage: San Miguel Beermen (50-21, .704)
- Best Team of the Year: San Miguel Beermen (2nd)
Elimination round
| Pos | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Miguel Beermen | 10 | 0 | 1.000 | — | Semifinal round |
| 2 | Presto Ice Cream | 5 | 5 | .500 | 5 | |
| 3 | Formula Shell Zoom Masters | 5 | 5 | .500 | 5 | |
| 4 | Purefoods Hotdogs | 4 | 6 | .400 | 6 | |
| 5 | Alaska Milkmen | 3 | 7 | .300[a] | 7 | |
| 6 | Añejo Rum 65ers | 3 | 7 | .300[a] | 7 |
Semifinal round
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Third-place playoffs
| Team 1 | Series | Team 2 | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Game 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (3) Presto Ice Cream | 3–0 | (4) Alaska Milkmen | 112–133 | 126–135 | 129–135 | — | — |
Finals
| Team 1 | Series | Team 2 | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Game 5 | Game 6 | Game 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) San Miguel Beermen | 4–1 | (2) Formula Shell Zoom Masters | 146–132 | 114–107 | 130–124 | 104–115 | 123–105 | — | — |
- Best Import of the Conference: Bobby Parks (Shell)
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Elimination round
| Pos | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purefoods Hotdogs | 9 | 2 | .818 | — | Semifinal round |
| 2 | San Miguel Beermen | 8 | 3 | .727 | 1 | |
| 3 | Formula Shell Zoom Masters | 6 | 5 | .545 | 3 | |
| 4 | Añejo Rum 65ers | 6 | 5 | .545 | 3 | |
| 5 | Alaska Milkmen | 5 | 6 | .455 | 4 | |
| 6 | Presto Ice Cream | 2 | 9 | .182 | 7 | |
| — | Team Philippines[a] (G) | 0 | 6 | .000 | 6.5 |
Semifinal round
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Third place playoffs
| Team 1 | Series | Team 2 | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Game 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (3) Añejo Rum 65ers | 3–2 | (4) Formula Shell Zoom Masters | 121–114 | 107–121 | 138–128 | 120–124 | 114–116 |
Finals
| Team 1 | Series | Team 2 | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Game 5 | Game 6 | Game 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) Purefoods Hotdogs | 2–4 | (2) San Miguel Beermen | 120–112 | 111–119 | 109–122 | 113–119 | 142–136 (OT) | 109–128 | — |
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Elimination round
| Pos | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Miguel Beermen | 6 | 4 | .600 | — | Semifinal round |
| 2 | Purefoods Hotdogs | 6 | 4 | .600 | — | |
| 3 | Presto Tivolis | 5 | 5 | .500 | 1 | |
| 4 | Añejo Rum 65ers | 5 | 5 | .500 | 1 | |
| 5 | Alaska Milkmen | 5 | 5 | .500 | 1 | |
| 6 | Formula Shell Zoom Masters | 3 | 7 | .300 | 3 |
Semifinal round
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Third place playoffs
| Team 1 | Series | Team 2 | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Game 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (2) Purefoods Hotdogs | 1–3 | (4) Alaska Milkmen | 109–116 | 114–108 | 112–123 | 102–126 | 122–111 |
Finals
| Team 1 | Series | Team 2 | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Game 5 | Game 6 | Game 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) San Miguel Beermen | 4–1 | (3) Añejo Rum 65ers | 134–125 | 140–134 | 134–138 | 150–134 | 122–111 | — | — |
- Best Import of the Conference: Carlos Briggs (Shell)
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- Most Valuable Player: Benjie Paras (Shell)
- Rookie of the Year: Benjie Paras (Shell)
- Most Improved Player: Dante Gonzalgo (Añejo)
- Best Import-Open Conference: Bobby Parks (Shell)
- Best Import-Reinforced Conference: Carlos Briggs (Añejo)
- Mythical Five:
- Hector Calma (San Miguel)
- Ramon Fernandez (San Miguel)
- Benjie Paras (Shell)
- Alvin Patrimonio (Purefoods)
- Allan Caidic (Presto)
- Mythical Second Team:
- Elmer Reyes (San Miguel)
- Ronnie Magsanoc (Shell)
- Jerry Codiñera (Purefoods)
- Paul Alvarez (Alaska)
- Alvin Teng (San Miguel)
- All-Defensive Team:
- Jerry Codiñera (Purefoods)
- Glenn Capacio (Purefoods)
- Alvin Teng (San Miguel)
- Elpidio Villamin (Alaska)
- Chito Loyzaga (Añejo)
- Rudy Salud (Commissioner)
- Rey Marquez (Chairman, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp.)
- Jose Ibazeta (Vice-Chairman, San Miguel Corp.)
- Ruben Cleofe (Secretary)
- Wilfred Steven Uytengsu (Treasurer, General Milling Corp.)
- Lance Gokongwei (Consolidated Food Corp.)
- Carlos Palanca III (La Tondeña Distillers, Inc.)
- Renato Buhain (Purefoods Corp.)
| Team | GP | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel Beermen | 71 | 50 | 21 | .704 |
| Purefoods Hotdogs | 66 | 34 | 32 | .515 |
| Alaska Milkmen | 63 | 30 | 33 | .477 |
| Formula Shell Zoom Masters | 57 | 27 | 30 | .473 |
| Añejo Rum 65ers | 59 | 27 | 32 | .458 |
| Presto Tivolis | 50 | 18 | 32 | .360 |
| Philippine Team | 6 | 0 | 6 | .000 |
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