Marc Pingris
Encyclopedia
Jean Marc Pingris, Jr. is a Filipino
professional basketball
player in the PBA
for the B-Meg Llamados. He is a versatile 6-foot-5 forward-center
that can post up and shoot mid-range jumpshots. He is half-French and half-Filipino. He is now married to actress Danica Sotto, daughter of Vic Sotto, and has one child named Jean-Michel.
He initially started his career in the PBA
during the 2004 PBA Draft
which contained the likes of James Yap
, Gary David
, Ranidel de Ocampo
, Rich Alvarez
and Nelbert Omolon
. He was drafted by FedEx Express as the 3rd overall but was quickly traded to the Purefoods TJ Hotdogs along with Egay Billones
. It is with Purefoods that Pingris established his reputation as perhaps the best defender in the PBA today.
. However, he started his career at the Far Eastern University, Manila where he was discovered.
He also played for the Cebu Gems in Metropolitan Basketball Association.
In 2007, Pingris married actress Danica Sotto, daughter of famous actors Vic Sotto and Dina Bonnevie
.
. The draft also featured two of his future teammates, James Yap
and Paul Artadi
from UE
.
Pingris played a few games with Air21 prior to the trade that sent him to the Purefoods TJ Hotdogs.
. In the 2005-06 PBA season
, he was awarded with the Finals MVP in the 2006 PBA Philippine Cup as Purefoods defeated Red Bull, 4-2. In Game 2 of the Finals of the 2006 season, he scored 21 points to lead Purefoods to a 93-82 win. In the 2007-08 PBA Philippine Cup Finals
, he grabbed a career-high 21 rebounds, leading to his new nickname, The Rebounding Demon.
was diagnosed with nasopharynx cancer, Pingris was shipped to the Magnolia Beverage Masters
for center Enrico Villanueva
at the start of the 2008 PBA Fiesta Conference
.
Pingris played his first game for Magnolia as a starter, going up against his former team, Purefoods.
were traded to the Burger King Whoppers for superstar Arwind Santos
and San Miguel's (formerly Magnolia) 2010 first round pick.
In a Manila Bulletin
interview, Burger King team owner Lito Alvarez further explained the trade: “The reason lang natagalan itong negotiation is we want a draft pick, not a player sa package because we already have 17 players including the three picks we’ll have in this Sunday’s Draft.”
Pingris' return to Purefoods was confirmed by board governor Rene Pardo in an interview with GMANews.TV: "We have agreed to trade our first and second round picks next year to Burger King for Pingris."
Burger King Whoppers' board representative and then-incoming PBA chairman Lito Alvarez said that he felt that the trade was good for both teams, as Purefoods needed Pingris more, while the Whoppers planned to rebuild with their future draftees.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player in the PBA
Philippine Basketball Association
The Philippine Basketball Association , is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of 10 company-branded franchised teams. It is the first and oldest professional basketball league in Asia and the second oldest in the world after the NBA...
for the B-Meg Llamados. He is a versatile 6-foot-5 forward-center
Forward-Center
Forward–center is a basketball position for players who play or have played both forward and center on a consistent basis. Typically, this means power forward and center, since these are usually the two biggest player positions on any basketball team, and therefore more often overlap each...
that can post up and shoot mid-range jumpshots. He is half-French and half-Filipino. He is now married to actress Danica Sotto, daughter of Vic Sotto, and has one child named Jean-Michel.
He initially started his career in the PBA
Philippine Basketball Association
The Philippine Basketball Association , is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of 10 company-branded franchised teams. It is the first and oldest professional basketball league in Asia and the second oldest in the world after the NBA...
during the 2004 PBA Draft
2004 PBA Draft
The 2004 Philippine Basketball Association Rookie Draft is an event which will allows teams to draft players from the amateur ranks. It was held on January 16, 2004 at the Glorietta Mall at Makati City.-Round 1:-Round 2:...
which contained the likes of James Yap
James Yap
James Carlos Yap Sr. is a Filipino professional basketball player for the B-Meg Llamados in the Philippine Basketball Association...
, Gary David
Gary David
Gary David is a Filipino Professional basketball player currently playing for the Powerade Tigers in the Philippine Basketball Association. He is widely perceived as one of the most prolific scorers in the PBA today....
, Ranidel de Ocampo
Ranidel de Ocampo
Ranidel Rozal de Ocampo , better known as Ranidel de Ocampo, is a professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association. de Ocampo currently plays for the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters after he was traded by Air21 Express. He is the younger brother of Yancy de Ocampo...
, Rich Alvarez
Rich Alvarez
Richard D. "Rich" Alvarez is a Filipino professional basketball player and currently playing for the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters of the Philippine Basketball Association. Alvarez was the first overall pick of 2004 PBA Draft by the Shell Turbo Chargers...
and Nelbert Omolon
Nelbert Omolon
Nelbert Omolon is a Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association who currently plays for the Meralco Bolts. He is a very versatile player who can score inside and outside, and can play multiple positions as well...
. He was drafted by FedEx Express as the 3rd overall but was quickly traded to the Purefoods TJ Hotdogs along with Egay Billones
Egay Billones
Ernesto Billiones or better known as Egay Billiones is a Filipino Professional basketball player of the Asean Basketball League. He last played for the Philippine Patriots...
. It is with Purefoods that Pingris established his reputation as perhaps the best defender in the PBA today.
Early and Personal Life
Marc Pingris was born on October 16, 1981 to Jean Marc Pingris, Sr., and Erlinda Prado. During his collegiate years, he would go to play for the varsity basketball team of the Philippine School of Business AdministrationPhilippine School of Business Administration
The Philippine School of Business Administration is a college located in Quezon City and Manila City in Metro Manila, Philippines.-Campuses:Campuses are located in:* Sampaloc in Manila City* Aurora Boulevard in Quezon City...
. However, he started his career at the Far Eastern University, Manila where he was discovered.
He also played for the Cebu Gems in Metropolitan Basketball Association.
In 2007, Pingris married actress Danica Sotto, daughter of famous actors Vic Sotto and Dina Bonnevie
Dina Bonnevie
Geraldine Schaer Bonnevie known as Dina Bonnevie is an actress in the Philippines.-Early Life and background:...
.
Air21
Pingris was selected by the Air21 Express with the 3rd overall pick in the 2004 PBA Draft2004 PBA Draft
The 2004 Philippine Basketball Association Rookie Draft is an event which will allows teams to draft players from the amateur ranks. It was held on January 16, 2004 at the Glorietta Mall at Makati City.-Round 1:-Round 2:...
. The draft also featured two of his future teammates, James Yap
James Yap
James Carlos Yap Sr. is a Filipino professional basketball player for the B-Meg Llamados in the Philippine Basketball Association...
and Paul Artadi
Paul Artadi
Paul Anthony Dy Artadi is a professional Filipino basketball player for the Barako Bull Energy in the Philippine Basketball Association....
from UE
University of the East
The University of the East is a private nonsectarian university located in University Belt Area, district of Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. The university was founded in 1946 as a coeducational institution...
.
Pingris played a few games with Air21 prior to the trade that sent him to the Purefoods TJ Hotdogs.
Purefoods
He was traded to Purefoods after having played a few games with the Express. He was traded along with Egay BillonesEgay Billones
Ernesto Billiones or better known as Egay Billiones is a Filipino Professional basketball player of the Asean Basketball League. He last played for the Philippine Patriots...
. In the 2005-06 PBA season
2005-06 PBA season
-Final results:*Fiesta Conference Finals: Red Bull def. Purefoods , 4 games to 2**Finals MVP: Lordy Tugade *Third place: Air21 -Final results:*Fiesta Conference Finals: (3) Red Bull (9-7) def. (1) Purefoods (10-6), 4 games to 2**Finals MVP: Lordy Tugade (Red Bull)*Third place: Air21 -Final...
, he was awarded with the Finals MVP in the 2006 PBA Philippine Cup as Purefoods defeated Red Bull, 4-2. In Game 2 of the Finals of the 2006 season, he scored 21 points to lead Purefoods to a 93-82 win. In the 2007-08 PBA Philippine Cup Finals
2007-08 PBA Philippine Cup Finals
The 2007-08 PBA Philippine Cup Finals is the championship series of the 2007-08 PBA season's 2007-08 PBA Philippine Cup of the Philippine Basketball Association . The series is a best of seven affair and is the 95th championship disputed in the league. The teams competing are first-seed Purefoods...
, he grabbed a career-high 21 rebounds, leading to his new nickname, The Rebounding Demon.
Magnolia/San Miguel
When Purefoods center Rommel AdduculRommel Adducul
Romel Adducul is a professional basketball player from the Philippines who currently plays in the Philippine Basketball Association for the Powerade Tigers....
was diagnosed with nasopharynx cancer, Pingris was shipped to the Magnolia Beverage Masters
San Miguel Beermen
The Petron Blaze Boosters is a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association. The team has been a member of the league since its inception in 1975 and hold the most PBA titles with 19.The team is owned by the Petron Corporation, a subsidiary of the Philippines' largest food...
for center Enrico Villanueva
Enrico Villanueva
Jose Enrico P. Villanueva , better known simply as Enrico Villanueva, and by the nicknames Raging Bull and E-Vill, is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Barangay Ginebra Kings in the Philippine Basketball Association...
at the start of the 2008 PBA Fiesta Conference
2008 PBA Fiesta Conference
The 2008 Philippine Basketball Association Fiesta Conference or known as the 2008 Smart PBA Fiesta Conference for sponsorship reasons, is the last conference of the 2007-08 PBA season. The tournament began on March 29 with a game between the Coca-Cola Tigers and the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals at...
.
Pingris played his first game for Magnolia as a starter, going up against his former team, Purefoods.
Pingris-Santos Trade
Before the 2009-2010 PBA season began, Pingris and Magnolia teammate Ken BonoKen Bono
Karl Kenneth O. Bono , better known as Ken Bono, is a Filipino basketball player, selected sixth overall by the Alaska Aces in the 2007 PBA Draft...
were traded to the Burger King Whoppers for superstar Arwind Santos
Arwind Santos
Arwind Santos is a Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association playing for the Petron Blaze Boosters. He also played college hoops at Far Eastern University in the UAAP and the Magnolia Ice Cream Spinners in the Philippine Basketball League...
and San Miguel's (formerly Magnolia) 2010 first round pick.
In a Manila Bulletin
Manila Bulletin
The Manila Bulletin , is the Philippines' largest broadsheet newspaper by circulation, followed by the Philippine Daily Inquirer. It bills itself as "The Nation's Leading Newspaper", which is its official slogan...
interview, Burger King team owner Lito Alvarez further explained the trade: “The reason lang natagalan itong negotiation is we want a draft pick, not a player sa package because we already have 17 players including the three picks we’ll have in this Sunday’s Draft.”
Return to Purefoods
Barely 24 hours after being shipped to Burger King, Pingris was released to the Purefoods TJ Giants after Purefoods agreed to surrender its first and second round picks in 2010 to Burger King.Pingris' return to Purefoods was confirmed by board governor Rene Pardo in an interview with GMANews.TV: "We have agreed to trade our first and second round picks next year to Burger King for Pingris."
Burger King Whoppers' board representative and then-incoming PBA chairman Lito Alvarez said that he felt that the trade was good for both teams, as Purefoods needed Pingris more, while the Whoppers planned to rebuild with their future draftees.