PBA has been a prolific platform for basketballers not only in the Philippines but for players all over the world. Many legendary players have been a part of this league and earned great respect and huge popularity. Therefore, this blog will discuss the most famous PBA Player among all other greats, his achievements, and career statistics that make him a true legend of the game.
Ramon Fernandez – The Most Famous PBA Player
Talking about the most popular player in the history of the Philippines Basketball Association, there is no other name than Ramon Fernandez. Fernandez is a former coach and basketball player who had been a part of the PBA and graced this competition to feature among the top basketball leagues around the globe. Currently, Fernandez is enrolled as the Commissioner of the Philippines Sports Commission.
The legacy that Ramon Fernandez left on the PBA:
Ramon Fernandez is like a basketball superhero in the history of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Even now, many people know him as one of the most famous faces in Philippine basketball. After he stopped playing, he still got a lot of attention in PBA Legends Reunion games, both in the Philippines and in other countries.
Fernandez’s era is considered a symbol of the PBA’s great times, and he has left a great impact on the progress and prosperity of BAsktabll SPort in the Philippines. He’s still a big inspiration and is regarded as the most famous PBA player for new basketball players. His presence teaches us about hard work and being a good leader, not just in basketball but in life too.
Skills and Expertise that Made Fernandez the legend of the game
Ramon Fernandez was really, really good at basketball. He could do a lot of different things that made him stand out. Instead of sticking to one position, he played all five on the court really well. Fernandez had amazing skills – he could dribble the ball in a flashy way (which was rare for a center back then), make super accurate passes, shoot from far away, and do powerful moves close to the basket.
His fancy dribbling from one end of the court to the other showed how good he was at moving around gracefully. Fernandez’s special move, the “elegant shot,” was like his signature – a smooth way of scoring points. He was also tricky with using both hands, making it hard for opponents to predict his moves.
His no-look passes, especially one in 2003, showed how smart he was about basketball. Even though he wasn’t the strongest or highest jumper, Fernandez was mentally tough and played smart, earning a reputation as someone who could control every part of the game. (Lucky cola)
Ramon Fernandez’s Notable Achievements in the PBA
- PBA Hall of Fame
- Member of PBA’s 25 Greatest Players
- 6-time PBA All-Star
- Member of PBA’s 40 Greatest Players
- 4-time Most Valuable Player (1982, 1984, 1986, 1988)
- 3-time Mythical Second Team Selection (1985, 1987, and 1990)
- Member of the 1989 San Miguel Grand Slam Team
- PBA Hall of Fame Class of 2005
- 13-time Mythical First Team Selection (1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992)
Other Key Accomplishments of Fernandez
Here are a few other key accomplishments of the most famous PBA Player, Ramon Fernandez.
- Metropolitan Basketball Association Commissioner 1998-1999
- 1994 Asian Games Assistant Coach
- Member, 1990 Asian Games, Beijing, China
- Member, 1974 Mundo Basket, San Juan, Puerto Rico(World Basketball Championship)
- Member, 1974 Asian Games, Tehran, Iran
- Member, 1973 Asian Basketball Confederation, Manila. (ABC-NOW FIBA ASIA)
- Member, 1972 Asian Youth, Manila, Philippines
PBA Career Statistics of Ramon Fernandez
Here are the full forms of a few Legends used in the below tables discussing the career statistics of the most famous PBA player in the Phillippines Basketball Association competitions.
- GP Games played
- MPG Minutes per game
- FT% Free-throw percentage
- RPG Rebounds per game
- SPG Steals per game
- FG% Field-goal percentage
- 3P% 3-point field-goal percentage
- BPG Blocks per game
- APG Assists per game
- PPG Points per game
| Team | Year | GP | BPG | 3P% | MPG | FG% | APG | SPG | FT% | PPG | RPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota | 1975 | 56 | 2.38 | .000 | 31.43 | .428 | 3.77 | 1.13 | .787 | 13.16 | 8.64 |
| Toyota | 1976 | 58 | 2.26 | .000 | 30.93 | .469 | 3.41 | 1.57 | .625 | 16.17 | 8.45 |
| Toyota | 1977 | 53 | 2.47 | .000 | 32.83 | .480 | 3.17 | 1.43 | .652 | 18.23 | 6.91 |
| Toyota | 1978 | 54 | 2.46 | .000 | 36.0 | .502 | 4.28 | 1.87 | .792 | 20.65 | 9.7 |
| Toyota | 1979 | 53 | 2.51 | .000 | 33.0 | .494 | 4.04 | 1.38 | .783 | 18.85 | 9.36 |
| Toyota | 1980 | 53 | 1.79 | .375 | 32.55 | .487 | 3.70 | 1.45 | .728 | 15.85 | 8.83 |
| Toyota | 1981 | 43 | 1.74 | .000 | 33.7 | .488 | 4.14 | 1.26 | .803 | 19.65 | 8.05 |
| Toyota | 1982 | 67 | 1.61 | .177 | 36.97 | .486 | 5.16 | 1.27 | .739 | 20.31 | 8.01 |
| Toyota | 1983 | 38 | 1.89 | .077 | 37.32 | .524 | 5.71 | 1.29 | .791 | 24.16 | 10.95 |
| Beer Hausen | 1984 | 64 | 2.09 | .000 | 40.8 | .525 | 9.92 | 1.53 | .808 | 27.80 | 11.17 |
| Manila Beer | 1985 | 30 | 1.13 | .000 | 38.67 | .469 | 6.50 | 1.17 | .706 | 19.07 | 8.97 |
| Tanduay | 1985 | 7 | 1.57 | .000 | 42.14 | .583 | 6.57 | 1.57 | .778 | 22.14 | 8.14 |
| Manila Beer / Tanduay | 1985 | 37 | 1.22 | .000 | 39.32 | .490 | 6.51 | 1.24 | .720 | 19.65 | 8.81 |
| Tanduay | 1986 | 62 | 2.35 | .000 | 39.19 | .451 | 5.77 | 1.27 | .707 | 18.32 | 9.92 |
| Career | 1074 | 1.73 | 33.73 | 4.86 | 1.21 | .768 | 17.69 | 8.06 |
Performance of Fernandez as a Coaching
| Season | Team | Conference | Elims./Clas. round | Playoffs | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | W | GP | PCT | Finish | L | W | PG | PCT | Results | |||
| 1988 | Purefoods | Open | 4 | 6 | 10 | .600 | 3rd | 6 | 9 | 15 | .600 | Lost in the Finals |
| All-Filipino | 4 | 8 | 14 | .667 | 1st | 4 | 5 | 9 | .556 | Dismissed after game 1 of the Finals | ||
| Career Total | 8 | 14 | 24 | .429 | Playoff Total | 10 | 14 | 24 | .583 | 0 championship | ||