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Hector Calma

The Director didn’t score much, but he was often San Miguel’s most valuable player on the court during the team’s late ’80s dynasty.

Calma was the team’s one constant: he won with Abet Guidaben at center, and he won with Ramon Fernandez at center. It hardly mattered if he was setting up Elmer Reyes, Samboy Lim, Ato Agustin, or Allan Caidic. Calma was charged with finding a way for the Beermen to win, and they did.

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Ginebra’s “Magic Man” Dondon Ampalayo had a positively magical rookie season in 1986, helping the franchise win its first title in franchise history to win Rookie of the Year. He had all the makings of a superstar, a 6-foot-3 big man with three-point range, slashing skills, and a nice touch around the basket.

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