Philippine Basketball Association

Also known as PBA

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) celebrated its 50th anniversary on April 11, 2025, honoring basketball legends and current stars at an event in Quezon City. The league highlighted its journey from a simple dream in 1975 to becoming a platform for Filipino players to shine both nationally and internationally with the 'PBA Solid' campaign slogan. To mark the milestone, San Miguel and Meralco played a retro-themed game at Rizal Memorial Coliseum on April 9, where former players joined current athletes in celebrating the PBA's rich history.

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Last updated at April 27, 2025.

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