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| Joined | 2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| History | Coca Cola Tigers 2002-present |
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| Team colors | Red and white | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Company | Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc. The 2001 PBA season was the twenty-seventh season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Head coach | Binky Favis | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Championships | 2 (2002 All-Filipino, 2003 Reinforced) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The Coca-Cola Tigers is a professional team of the Philippine Basketball Association founded in 2002, when the then-San Miguel Corporation-owned Coca Cola Bottlers Philippines bought the RFM-owned Cosmos Bottling Corporation. Vincent (Binky Favis is a Filipino basketball head coach of the Coca-Cola Tigers in the Philippine Basketball Association. The Philippine Basketball Association awards a championship trophy (or cup to the winning team at the end of each conference (tournament The 2002 PBA season was the twenty-eighth season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA The 2003 PBA Season was the twenty-ninth season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA is a Professional Basketball league in the Philippines founded in 1975. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. San Miguel Corporation ( is the largest publicly listed food beverage and packaging company in the Philippines. RFM is a method used for analyzing Customer behavior and defining Market segments It is commonly used in Database marketing and Direct marketing
Their current head coach is Binky Favis although its most successful coach was Chot Reyes, when he led the team to two PBA championships, first in 2002, then in 2003. Vincent (Binky Favis is a Filipino basketball head coach of the Coca-Cola Tigers in the Philippine Basketball Association. Vincent P Reyes, better known as Chot Reyes, is a Filipino Basketball head coach of the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters in the Philippine
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History
Pop Cola Panthers
Pop Cola Panthers arrived in the PBA in 1990 as one of two expansion teams in the league. The Pop Cola Panthers is a former Philippine Basketball Association team from 1990 - 2001 under the ownership of Cosmos Bottling Corporation a subsidiary Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) In 1992, as Swift, they won the Third Conference by sweeping 7-Up with Yeng Guiao as head coach. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Joseller "Yeng" Guiao is a Filipino professional basketball head coach for the Red Bull Barako in the Philippine Basketball Association. As Sunkist, they won the 1995 All-Filipino and Commissioners Cup title with Derrick Pumaren as head coach. Frederick S Pumaren, better known as Derrick Pumaren, is a Filipino basketball coach
In 2001. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Republic Flour Mills (RFM) sold its subsidiary COSMOS Bottlers Corporation to food company giant San Miguel Corporation. San Miguel Corporation ( is the largest publicly listed food beverage and packaging company in the Philippines. The move also absorbed the PBA team, which gave SMC four PBA ballclubs. After the PBA board gave to go-signal to allow the team to remain in the league, it was renamed as the Coca-Cola Tigers before the start of the 2002 season. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.
The old Pop Cola team's lineage was removed, with Viva-Vintage television commentators mentioning the Tigers as an expansion club after winning the 2002 All-Filipino Cup. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. However, it can be argued that Pop Cola is a Cosmos product, and the lineage of the old Swift, and Sunkist franchise still exists on the current team. But since RFM still owns Swift and Sunkist, the lineage of the old franchise to the Tigers could also be legitimately removed.
Under the San Miguel Corporation
2002 season
In Coca-Cola's maiden campaign, the Tigers failed to capture the first two conferences of the tournament (a third place finish in the Governors Cup and a disappointing quarterfinals finish in the Commissioners Cup), the Tigers surged ahead in the All-Filipino Conference. Bannered once again by Rudy Hatfield and Jeffrey Cariaso after serving time with the national team, Coca-Cola defeated their sister team San Miguel in the semi-finals to enter their first finals appearance against the Alaska Aces. Rudolph Li Hatfield (born September 17 1977 in Detroit, Michigan, U For the Alaska Aces PBA team see Alaska Aces (PBA. The Alaska Aces are a minor league Ice hockey team in Anchorage Alaska
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. Johnny Abarrientos (born July 17, 1970) is a professional basketball player for the Barangay Ginebra Kings in the Philippine Basketball Association Ironically, the Tigers clinched the series on the first PBA game held on Christmas Day.
2003 season
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 the said tournament against sister team 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
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 sister-team Purefoods in the wild-card phase, 2-1. Rudolph Li Hatfield (born September 17 1977 in Detroit, Michigan, U Vincent P Reyes, better known as Chot Reyes, is a Filipino Basketball head coach of the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters in the Philippine
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. Alaska ( Аляска Alyaska) is a state in the United States of America, in the northwest of the North American continent
2005-06 season
During the offseason, the Tigers selected FEU playmaker Denok Miranda in the first round, Magnolia Ice Cream forward Neil Raneses and Montana 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. Far Eastern University (FEU ( in the City of Manila, West Sampaloc University Belt area is a nonsectarian Private university in the Philippines The Barangay Ginebra Kings is a professional team of the Philippine Basketball Association founded in 1979. The Tigers entered the 2005-2006 PBA Fiesta Conference as one of the least contenders. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Coca-Cola Tigers finished ninth place in the classification phase and was eliminated by San Miguel in the Survivor round. The 2006 Philippine Basketball Association -San Mig Coffee Fiesta Conference Playoffs was the post-classification round tournament of the 2005-06 PBA Fiesta Conference
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. The Air21 Express is a Philippine Basketball Association team that began in 2002 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. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling 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. For the Alaska Aces PBA team see Alaska Aces (PBA. The Alaska Aces are a minor league Ice hockey team in Anchorage Alaska
Under the Coca-Cola Company
In 2006, rumors of an impending sale of SMC's majority share of the Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines back to the Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta are close to being a done deal surfaced. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Coca-Cola Company ( is the world's largest beverage company largest manufacturer distributor and marketer of non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and Syrups in the world In December 2006, the sale was officially announced.
2006-07 season
Months before the start of the season, the Tigers were involved in a three-team trade involving sister team Barangay Ginebra Kings and Air21 Express in one of the most celebrated and controversial transactions in the league. The Barangay Ginebra Kings is a professional team of the Philippine Basketball Association founded in 1979. The Air21 Express is a Philippine Basketball Association team that began in 2002
In the deal, the Tigers dealt Rafi Reavis, Billy Mamaril and the rights to Rudy Hatfield to Ginebra. Rafi Rashid Reavis (born July 26, 1977 in New York, USA) is a Filipino professional Basketball player currently playing John Billy Mamaril (born May 21, 1981 in Bocaue, Bulacan) is a Filipino professional Basketball player currently playing Rudolph Li Hatfield (born September 17 1977 in Detroit, Michigan, U 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 RJ Rizada (12th pick), PSBA standout Manuel Caceres (14th pick), St. Francis of Asssisi shooting guard Chris Pacana (15th pick), Air 21 Express traded their 2006 second round pick for the Tigers 2007 second round pick that is sealed on the draft day, slotman/center Mike Gavino (16th pick), and ex-Letran guard Ronjay Enrile (17th pick) in the second round. The Air21 Express is a Philippine Basketball Association team that began in 2002
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 now controls the franchise, with coaches, players and management staying upon further notice, saying the Coca-Cola Company would honor their existing contracts. The 2007 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA Fiesta Conference or known as the 2007 Talk 'N Text PBA Fiesta Conference for Sponsorship reasons The Coca-Cola Company ( is the world's largest beverage company largest manufacturer distributor and marketer of non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and Syrups in the world
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. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Allan Vito Flores Caidic (born June 15 1963, Pasig City, Philippines) is a former professional Basketball player from the It has been speculated that this move is because Caidic is known to be a loyalist of former team owner Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco. Eduardo Murphy Cojuangco Jr (born June 10, 1935) also known as Danding Cojuangco, is the chairman of San Miguel Corporation, the largest food
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. Kenneth Duremdes is a Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association for the Coca-Cola Tigers. Alex Cabagnot (born December 8, 1982 in Quezon City) is a Filipino professional Basketball player currently playing with the 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
After a dismal season, Coca-Cola head coach Binky Favis made some interesting moves that should make the Tigers more competitive in the upcoming 33rd season. Vincent (Binky Favis is a Filipino basketball head coach of the Coca-Cola Tigers in the Philippine Basketball Association. Looking for a man for the middle and guards to boost its lineup, the Tigers pawned center/forward Mark Telan from Air21 in exchange of its two 1st round picks in the 2007 draft and get Egay Echavez in the free agent pool. On the draft, the Tigers drafted former Emilio Aguinaldo standout Ronjay Buenafe as 11th overall pick in the draft.
Then upon getting Buenafe, the Tigers sent Joseph Yeo, the team's 3rd overall rookie pick a year ago and 2008 second round pick, to the Sta. Lucia Realtors in exchange for center sophomore Mark Isip and shooter Cesar Catli. The Sta Lucia Realtors (SLR is a Philippine Basketball Association team
On the start of the 33rd season, the Tigers win their first game against the Welcoat Dragons but then suffered a franchise-worst eight straight losses.
Because of guards injury and unbelievable string set of setbacks, Coca-Cola pawned Aris Dimaunahan from Air21. On November 26, the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals traded Asi Taulava to the Coca-Cola Tigers in exchange for Ali Peek and a first-round pick. Pauliasi Taulava (born March 2, 1973) is a Filipino - Tongan professional Basketball player for the Coca-Cola Tigers "The Rock" became instrumental in a five game winning streak that is enough to get the Tigers through the wildcard phase with a 7-11 card.
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. The Air21 Express is a Philippine Basketball Association team that began in 2002 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. For the ice hockey team see Alaska Aces. The Alaska Aces is a Philippine Basketball Association (PBA team since 1986 under
Having the second-worst elimination round record, the Tigers, along with the Welcoat Dragons are allowed to acquire an import 6 ft 1 in (1. 85 m) in height, aside from the import of unrestricted height all of the teams will have.
Current roster
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Current depth chart
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| PG | George Gervin,Jr. Point guard ( PG) also called the one or " the ball-handler " is one of the standard positions in a regulation Basketball game | Alex Cabagnot | Egay Echavez | |
| SG | Ronjay Buenafe | Aries Dimaunahan | Kenneth Duremdes | |
| SF | Mark Macapagal | Cesar Catli | John Arigo | |
| PF | Asi Taulava | Nic Belasco | Ricky Calimag | |
| C | Jason Dixon | Mark Clemence Telan | Jason Misolas |
Players of note
PBA's 25th anniversary all-time team
- Johnny Abarrientos - 1996 PBA MVP. Alex Cabagnot (born December 8, 1982 in Quezon City) is a Filipino professional Basketball player currently playing with the The Shooting guard ( SG) also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a Basketball team Kenneth Duremdes is a Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association for the Coca-Cola Tigers. The small forward, or colloquially the three, is one of the five positions in a regulation Basketball game Mark Macapagal (born September 20 1979 in Pampanga) is a Filipino professional Basketball player currently playing with the Power forward is a position in the sport of Basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF" Pauliasi Taulava (born March 2, 1973) is a Filipino - Tongan professional Basketball player for the Coca-Cola Tigers Nicholas Belasco (born December 10, 1973 in Stockton California, United States) better known as Nic Belasco, is a professional The center, colloquially the five, is one of the standard positions in a regulation Basketball game The Philippine Basketball Association ’s 25 greatest players were named at the league’s silver anniversary in 2000. Johnny Abarrientos (born July 17, 1970) is a professional basketball player for the Barangay Ginebra Kings in the Philippine Basketball Association Member of the Tigers 2002 and 2006 championship teams. Also a member of 25 Greatest player in the PBA and the PBA all time steals leader.
- Kenneth Duremdes - The 1998 Most Valuable Player. Kenneth Duremdes is a Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association for the Coca-Cola Tigers. 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
Other notable players
- Jeffrey Cariaso - Member of the Tigers 2002 and 2003 championship teams, named Finals MVP of the 2003 Reinforced Conference
- 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
- 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
- Raffy Reavis - one of the team's first-ever draft choice in 2002, member of the 2002 and 2003 championship teams
Imports
- Rashad Bell- played in 2007 Fiesta Conference
- Torraye Braggs- played in the 2002 Commissioners Cup
- Calvin Cage- played in 2008 Fiesta Conference
- Alex Carcamo- played in the 2005-06 Fiesta Conference
- Carlos Daniel- played in 2002
- Jason Dixon- played in 2008 Fiesta Conference
- Rosell Ellis- played in the 2002 Governors Cup
- Ron Hale- played in 2002
- George Gervin Jr. Alex Cabagnot (born December 8, 1982 in Quezon City) is a Filipino professional Basketball player currently playing with the Dennis Miranda (born July 14, 1982 in Lopez, Quezon, Philippines) is a professional Basketball player in the Philippine Rosell Ellis (born February 19 1975 in Seattle, Washington) plays as an import in the Philippine Basketball Association and the - plated in 2008 Fiesta Conference
- Bakari Hendrix- played only one game at the Tigers before getting injured
- Darell Johns- played in 2004-05 season
- Anthony Johnson- played for the 1st nine games of 2007 Fiesta Conference
- Artemus McClary- named Best Import of the 2003 Reinforced Conference, led Tigers to the title of the said conference
- Jaja Richards- played in 2004 Fiesta Conference
- Mark Sanford- played in 2004 Fiesta Conference
- Omar Thomas- played in 2003
- Jeff Varem- played in 2007 Fiesta Conference
- Fred Williams- played in 2003
Coaches
- Chot Reyes (2002-2004)
- Biboy Ravanes (2005)
- Eric Altamirano (2005)
- Binky Favis (2005-Present)
References
| Preceded by Pop Cola Panthers |
PBA teams genealogies 2001-present |
Succeeded by (incumbent) |
| 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 |
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