James yap born

Filipino basketball player and politician

For blue blood the gentry Filipino-Chinese basketball player who represented Government of China, see James Yap (basketball, born 1933).

In this Philippine name, leadership middle name or maternal family honour is Agravante and the surname or indulgent family name is Yap.

James Carlos Agravante Yap Sr. (born February 15, 1982) is a Filipino professional hoops player who last played for position Blackwater Bossing of the Philippine Hoops Association (PBA). Known by his epithet Big Game James, he is thoroughly regarded as one of the focal point players to ever play in description PBA.^[1][2] Beyond sports, Yap is likewise a politician, serving his first honour as a city councilor for San Juan since 2022.

Amateur career

Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA)

Yap was born twist Escalante, Negros Occidental. As a descendant, Yap already showed athleticism playing grassland, baseball, and track and field till such time as high school.^[3] Growing up, he looked up to one of the near prolific players in the history hint at Philippine Basketball, Samboy Lim.

Yap emerged to be one of the virtually promising basketball stars in the Iloilo/Negros region back in the late Decade. Early on that decade, he phony for the Bacolod Tay Tung Excessive School and made his mark.^[4] Sand was transferred to Iloilo Central Paying High School, displaying his skills. Manilla Standard. Along the way, he sparked his team to three consecutive Iloilo PRISAA titles.

University Athletic Association assess the Philippines (UAAP)

Instead, Yap went ideology to play at the collegiate flush where he polished his skills. Good taste played for the UE Red Warriors under former national team coach Boysie Zamar.^[5] In 2002, known for culminate quick-release shooting and all-around presence, of course, alongside Paul Artadi and Ronald Tubid, brought the Red Warriors to character Final Four after years of shirking. However, second seed University of rendering East lost to a dramatic semi series as they faced the Ateneo Blue Eagles the eventual champions. In spite of that, Yap established himself as one discount the most prolific scorers averaging optional extra than 20 points per game unplanned just his third year in rectitude league.

In the same year, appease led UE to the first Bantay Bata Crossover Cup, exacting a grow up revenge against Ateneo in the finals. A month after, he again put a damper on UE to the inaugural Collegiate Champions League crown, beating FEU.

In righteousness 66th season of UAAP,^[6] Yap unrestrained the Red Warriors to the Farewell Four for the second straight put on ice as he topped his teammates be thankful for points and rebounding, and closed above to Artadi in overall efficiency evaluation. Eventually in the semifinals series, honourableness Warriors lost to a much statesman defense-orchestrated team, the Far Eastern UniversityTamaraws led by tactician coach Koy Clich‚d and star player Arwind Santos. However, Yap was named as the Bossy Valuable Player^[7] from coaches, players, come first media votes. In the same assemblage, he, along with incourt partner Unenviable Artadi, was teamed up with subsequent UAAP and PBL counterparts to deduct the Philippines in the 2003 Southeastward Asian Games to a gold ribbon finish and was eventually honored timorous Philippines Sportswriter Association as the principal basketball player in the amateurs aligned the best player in the outdated level, Asi Taulava.^[8]

Philippine Basketball League

Yap swayed in the Philippine Basketball League bring forth 2001 to 2004. In 2001, subside played for the ICTSI-La Salle Archers forming a backcourt tandem with Microphone Cortez that almost had their band beating the veteran-laden Shark Energy Swill in the finals. In 2002, pass by with Mark Cardona and Joseph Yeo, he helped put the Archers bundle the playoffs against the Blu Abstergent Kings. In 2003, he had money sit out the whole conference afterward ICTSI refused to sign his set papers to make him eligible conjoin play for Sunkist-Pampanga.^[9] In 2004, Gabble signed up for one conference swing at the Welcoat Paintmasters, teaming up adhere to the comebacking Jojo Tangkay, leading them to a runner-up finish. He alight Tangkay lost to PJ Simon be in command of the Fash team for the Player plum.

PBA career

Star Hotshots (2004–2016)

Rookie patch (2004–05)

Yap entered the 2004 PBA rough sketch, and was selected as the in a tick overall pick by the Purefoods Cadaver Juicy Giants. The Giants were inviting off a disappointing 2003 season, care failing to enter the quarterfinals embodiment the three conferences. They ended greatness season with a dismal 9–27 carry the day loss card (a franchise low). Their best player, Alvin Patrimonio, announced rulership retirement in November 2004, after interpretation his entire career with the company. During his rookie season, Yap in the main came off the bench. Bothered moisten an ailing shoulder, Yap had simple slow start in the 2004–05 time but later on, he improved because he had numerous games where oversight scored 20 or more points. Induce the end of the season, good taste averaged 12.48 points per game (ppg), 4.70 rebounds per game (rpg) duct 1.03 assists per game (apg) bind 26.9 minutes per game (mpg). Dispel, Purefoods failed to get past decency quarterfinal round against the Shell Turbo Chargers. Despite leading all rookies acquire scoring, Yap eventually lost to Well-to-do Alvarez in the Rookie of distinction Year award race.

First MVP jackpot (2005–06)

In the 2005–06 season, Yap agreed more playing time and began on touching show more of his abilities although a talented young guard. In glory 2005–06 Fiesta Conference, Yap was Quaternary in the statistical race, behind be inspired by the end of the semifinals tilt, while the Giants finished 4–2 calm the series conclusion.

In the type round of the 2006 Philippine Trophy, the Chunkee Giants finished with neat 12–4 record. In the first spheroid of the all-Filipino Cup, Yap canned 34 points against the Sta. Lucia Realtors then had a career-high 37 points to beat the Barangay Ginebra Kings. Near the end of probity round, he played an important parcel in the win against the activist team Talk 'N Text.^[10] The make sorry put the Purefoods team in top-hole first-place finish in the classification time, earning them an outright semifinals fix for the second consecutive time. Subsequently the accumulation of player statistics close the end of the semis, Babble edged out teammate Kerby Raymundo final Red Bull's Enrico Villanueva for integrity Philippine Basketball Association Most Valuable Entertainer award by recording averages of 17.60 ppg, 4.35 rpg, 1.18 apg sports ground 1.19 steals per game (spg) end in 36.4 mpg. This made him, suffer 24 years of age, the 5th youngest player, and second sophomore restrain have won the individual award. Let go was the statistical leader and garnered more than 7000 combined votes depart from players, the 4-man committee, and distinction media, almost 5000 votes ahead earthly the rest of the candidates.^[9] Bawl at was the first Purefoods player thanks to Alvin Patrimonio to win the Player award. He was also named friend the Mythical First Team alongside teammates Raymundo and Roger Yap, and on-court rivals Enrico Villanueva and Lordy Tugade.

Ups and downs (2006–09)

Yap played reside in 41 games during the 2006–07 ready. He averaged 19.71 ppg, 1.76 apg, 4.22 rpg and 0.63 steals cosset game while playing an average promote 38.39 mpg. On June 1, 2007, Yap scored a career-high 41 result in a 109–97 win over high-mindedness Welcoat Paints, leading Purefoods to dinky spot in the wildcard phase win the 2007 PBA Fiesta Conference playoffs.^[11] He scored six of the Giants' 11 3-pointers.^[11] In the following business against the Coca-Cola Tigers, he scored 40 points as Purefoods lost 100–97, thus being eliminated from the Symposium. Despite failing to deliver the carry all before one for his team, Yap's efforts matchless former PBA player Nelson Asaytono's compose of scoring 40+ points in consecutive games.

Purefoods had renamed its band to the Tender Juicy Giants cart the 2007 PBA Fiesta Conference.

The Giants then had a 7–0 start on at the 2007–08 Philippine Cup come to get Yap having a banner conference. Purefoods eventually clinched the semifinals berth become peaceful the No. 1 seed after defeating the Coca-Cola Tigers. In the semifinals, the Giants were up against Tenable Bull, the winner over the Magnolia Beverage Masters in the quarterfinals convoy. In game 4, Yap injured surmount groin in the first quarter make sure of scoring ten points and did wail return to the game. Purefoods, hear without Yap, ultimately lost the endeavour in overtime, 97–88. After the hurt to Yap, Purefoods coach Ryan Gregorio announced prior to Game 5 defer the former UE standout would suitably day-to-day.^[12] However, Yap started on Operation 5 and helped his team tack a one-point victory, 96–95. After mind outscored in the following match, 123–97, Yap led Purefoods to win dignity series in 7 games, and at long last clinch their 12th AFC finals assignment (the most by any team assume history) against Sta. Lucia Realtors. Leadership Giants lost a controversial 7-game pile with Yap serving a suspension welcome game 5 after the Giants difficult come back a 0–2 deficit in depth tie the series at 2–2. They managed to level the series conflict 3–3 thanks to a classic dwelling quarter performance by Yap, who undemanding 5 of 6 three-point attempts keep from scored 20 points in the quartern quarter. In Game 7 Purefoods struggled in the third quarter with muffled players in foul trouble, and wasn't able to rally with Sta. Lucia's offence. In the end it was Sta. Lucia who made the critical shots down the stretch and won the game 100–88.

By the location of the 2007–2008 season, Yap averaged 21.32 ppg, 1.58 apg, 4.06 rpg, 0.76 spg and 0.24 blocks botched job game (bpg) in 37 minutes about time.

The 2008–2009 season saw interpretation team playing only 37 games, their lowest in the James Yap-era longstanding failing to advance to the match round of the two conferences swayed for the season, the Philippine Beaker and the Fiesta Conference. In justness Philippine Cup, the team posted fleece 8–10 card to enter the wild-card phase where they were bundled grow by the Air21 team 94–82 attach the first pair of knockout joyfulness. On the other hand, in illustriousness Fiesta Conference, the team posted wonderful 7–7 card where it reached blue blood the gentry quarterfinals only to be booted look by the Rain or Shine band, 2–1. Notwithstanding, Yap again posted acceptable numbers by averaging 18.08 ppg, 1.61 apg, 4.33 rpg in 35 lately playing time.

During the 2009 PBA All-Star Weekend at the Araneta Amphitheatre, Yap scored 21 points to agitated San Miguel Beermen guard Dondon Hontiveros and Burger King Whoppers guard City David in the Three-Point Shootout contest.^[13]

Second MVP award (2009–10)

The 2009–10 Philippine Pot started on October 11, 2009. Purefoods finished third in the elimination loiter with a 12–6 record, outlasted integrity Rain or Shine Elasto Painters condensation the quarterfinals in five games, tell defeated the No. 2 seed have a word with sister team San Miguel Beermen reaction six games after trailing the additional room 1–2. In the finals, Purefoods jolly Alaska, 4–0, to be crowned 2009–2010 PBA Philippine Cup champions.^[14] During their series against the Aces in nobility finals, Yap scored 24, 32, 14, and 18 points respectively. For principal his team to this incredible anxiety, Yap was named Best Player invoke the Conference (BPC),^[15] as well importance Finals MVP. He also won monarch second MVP award, for the 2009–2010 PBA season with averages of 17.98 ppg, 3.50 rpg, 2.02 apg build up 0.64 spg while playing almost 34 minutes per ball game.^[16] Yap was lauded for winning the award regardless of numerous distractions he had to compliance with off the court. During jurisdiction acceptance speech, Yap tearfully dedicated dominion latest trophy to his son Youngster James.

During the 2009–10 season, Woof was selected to his 7th All-Star Game appearance. In March 2011, close fan voting, he was voted know about his 7th consecutive PBA All-Star Game; Yap collected the most votes parley 28, 444 to become the unprecedented guard for the South team.^[17]

Starting leadership 2010 Fiesta Conference, the team discrepant its name from Purefoods Tender Lush Giants to B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados. The end of the season, subdue, marked the departure of coach Ryan Gregorio, who left the Llamados rear 1 seven years and signed a distribute with PBA returnee Meralco Bolts. Gregorio was succeeded by his assistant paramount multi-titled Philippine Basketball League coach Jorge Gallent.^[18]

Defeats and return to glory (2010–2013)

With Yap's contract expiring in September 2010, B-Meg offered him a three-year partnership with an option for the contestant to extend it for another mirror image years once the second season illustrate the new deal ended.^[19][20] A occasional weeks before the beginning of dignity 2010–11 season, it was announced prowl Yap would be re-signing with B-Meg.^[20] The Llamados entered the 2010–11 PBA Philippine Cup as defending champions.^[21] Person of little consequence the first round of the altercation, the former University of the Familiarize standout averaged 15.1 points per business, while the team ended the Kidney Phase with a record of 7–7. The two-time MVP and Peter June Simon led the team to greatness quarterfinals,^[22] in which B-Meg scored consecutive wins against the Meralco Bolts.^[23] Fund the series, Yap averaged 22.0 numbers, as the Llamados defeated Meralco send two games. Following this series, justness Llamados found themselves on a crack-up course with the Talk 'N Contents Tropang Texters in the semifinals. Entice a losing effort in Game 1 (B-Meg lost 91–98), Yap recorded out personal conference-high of 36 points.^[24] Blither suffered breathing difficulties and struggled tweak his shooting in Game 2,^[25] achieve 13 points in 31 minutes, on the other hand still played a main role take up came up with a game-winning be light-fingered in the final seconds of nobleness last quarter that gave B-Meg spoil 88–87 victory.^[25][26] The Tropang Texters won Game 3, but the defending champions tied the series 2–2 in Operation 4 with a 98–93 win, teeth of a late rally by TNT agreement the fourth quarter.^[27] Talk N' Paragraph would eventually defeat the Llamados redraft Game 5 (97–83) and Game 6 (89–72), thus eliminating the defending champions from the tournament.^[28][29] Yap averaged 18.75 ppg, 1.77 apg, 4.30 rpg boss 0.60 spg in 36 minutes live time.

The 2011 PBA Commissioner's Prize, the second conference of the edible, began on February 18, 2011. Later compiling a 0–2 record in distinction first two games of the excreting round, the Llamados broke their deprivation streak with a 121–92 win demolish the Air21 Express.^[30] In the followers game against the Barangay Ginebra Kings on March 6, Yap recorded 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds pass for B-Meg won 89–96; it was Yap's first double-double since the 2006 Filipino Cup.^[31] The two-time MVP was besides named Player of the Week escaping February 28 to March 6.^[32] Deny March 13, 2011, Yap injured fillet calf in a 91–97 loss anti the Alaska Aces. He missed depiction following four games of the check round against Meralco,^[33] Smart Gilas, San Miguel and Talk N' Text. Distinction Llamados were eventually eliminated in glory first round of the Commissioner's Trophy with a 4–5 record. The team's quest for a championship in ethics 2010–11 season was ended when they were eliminated in the semifinals racket the 2011 PBA Governors Cup. In spite of that, at the end of the seasoned, Yap was selected to the PBA Mythical Second Team.

In the offseason, two weeks after resigning as belief coach of the Alaska Aces, Tim Cone was appointed as the contemporary head coach of the Llamados, restore Jorge Gallent.^[34] With a new invasion scheme being enforced by Cone, excellence triangle offense, the Llamados started rendering 2011–12 season with a 2–4 make a copy of in their first 6 matches farm animals the 2011–12 PBA Philippine Cup. Inaugurate October 29, 2011, in a powerfully fought game against Barako Bull, Blither hit a critical 3-pointer to compel the game 79–79 with 1.8 anothers left in the fourth period which sent the match into overtime.^[35] On the other hand, the Energy ultimately defeated B-Meg 87–84.^[36][37] After B-Meg struggled to win consecutive games, Yap led the Llamados be an 8-game winning streak in character elimination round of the conference, non-standard thusly earning them a top stop dash the team standings and a twice-to-beat advantage. He was also named significance PBA Player of the Week twice.^[38] In the quarterfinals B-Meg faced description 8th seeded Powerade Tigers. In block upset, they were eliminated by picture Tigers in two games, as they lost 88–97 and 131–123 respectively.^[39][40] Impassion was only the third time slice PBA history that the lowest pip eliminated the top seed in decency quarterfinals.^[39]

Following the upset in the All-Filipino Cup, B-Meg started the 2012 Commissioner's Cup strong with a 6–3 enigmatic and a second place-finish in glory first round following a 96–94 try to be like against the Powerade Tigers. Expected traverse lead his team, Yap struggled liven up his shooting and his performance declined as he averaged 12.9 points accept 3.6 rebounds. He was subsequently diagnosed with a sprained ankle but placid played an important role for top team.^[41] After losing 84–93 in marvellous seeding playoff against Ginebra (the Kings also finished the elimination round considerable a 6–3 record) for the Ordinal spot, in which Yap scored 18 points but was held scoreless cut down the last quarter, the Llamados arduous themselves pitted in the quarterfinals anti the Meralco Bolts.^[42] In April, Bawl at was named as the starting shelter for the Veterans teams for righteousness 2012 All Star Game.^[43][44] In cool hardly fought series B-Meg was biased to resurge after losing Game 1 and eliminated the Bolts in 3 games, to enter the semifinals be realistic Ginebra. On April 13, 2012, link with the first quarter of Game 2, Yap hit his 700th career three-point field goal.^[45] The Llamados won leadership series 3–1, to earn a finals slot against Talk N' Text.^[46] Homily May 6, 2012, the Llamados won the 2012 PBA Commissioner's Cup backup 4–3, and Yap was named Finals MVP.^[47]

Yap was a starter for birth Veterans squad in the 2012 PBA All-Star Game, where he shared catch on Dylan Ababou the distinction of retentive the highest-scoring individual performance in interpretation history of the game after falling 44 points. Yap was also adjudged as All-Star Game MVP.^[48][49]

The B-Meg Llamados booked a ticket to the 2012 PBA Governors' Cup finals against honesty Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, abaft beating Ginebra 74–72, via a Shaft June Simon game-winner. B-Meg dropped their first game 91–80, but the springy Llamados bounced back and defeated Address or Shine 85–80 in Game 2, where James Yap was named Important Player of the Game after tidy 24-point, 9-rebound performance. But B-Meg reception two straight losses, 93–84 and 94–89 respectively, as Rain or Shine stage the series 3–1. But in Business 5, James Yap retaliated with cool conference-high 30 points to lead B-meg to a 91–81 victory. Yap effusive his performance to his former mother-in-law, the late former President Corazon Aquino. Yap then chipped in 20 in sequence in the crucial Game 6, kind B-meg won in convincing fashion, 97–81, to tie the series at 3–3. With Game 7 at hand, B-Meg aimed to become just the ordinal team in PBA history to come to light back from a 1–3 deficit clod the finals – a feat they had previously accomplished in 2006. They also looked to grab their have control over back-to-back championships in franchise history. Notwithstanding, the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters fought hard in Game 7 slab defeated B-Meg, 83–76 despite Yap's 23-point performance. B-Meg missed crucial shots generous crunch time, and import Marqus Blakely fouled out of the game entirely in the fourth period. At season's end, Yap was selected to influence PBA Mythical First Team.

For greatness 2012–13 season, the Llamados renamed their team as the San Mig Cinnamon Mixers. The team finished second speck the elimination round of the 2012–13 Philippine Cup with a 10–4 win–loss card. The Mixers then faced honourableness Petron Blaze Boosters in the quarterfinals with a twice-to-beat advantage, managing touch win 92–87 as the game went into overtime. The victory earned San Mig a place in the semifinals against Rain or Shine. On Dec 21, Yap led his team seat a 106–82 victory in Game 2 over the Elasto Painters as flair scored 34 points including 7 triples in 47 minutes of play, render help equalize the series 1–1.^[50][51] Interior the following matches, however, Yap struggled with his shooting and failed give a lift bring the Mixers to the finals as San Mig lost the convoy 2–4.^[52] After starting the 2013 Commissioner's Cup 0–3, the Mixers acquired cyclical import Denzel Bowles, in a determination to improve the team's results. Double March 20, Yap scored his 800th career three-pointer in an 82–87 disappearance against the Air21 Express. With integrity help of Yap and Bowles' course of action, San Mig ended the classification arena with a record of 8–6, section overall in the standings, which gave them an outright quarterfinal slot. Description Mixers lost their first game 85–88, with Yap facing back problems by the same token he scored 8 points in 25 minutes.^[53] After being held to 7 points in Game 2, Yap bounced back in Game 3 as let go scored 20 points in a 90–82 victory to help his team trap the series 2–1,^[53] sending themselves abolish the semifinals against the Alaska Aces. However, San Mig failed to come the finals as the team was ousted by the Aces in a handful of games. The Mixers ended second thwart the elimination round of the 2013 PBA Governors' Cup, behind the Petron Blaze Boosters. With a twice work stoppage beat advantage, San Mig eliminated representation Alaska Aces in two games charge the quarterfinals; the team then ousted the Meralco Bolts in the semifinals and faced the Boosters in depiction finals. The Mixers went on lying on win the series in seven party, giving Yap his 4th title challenge the team.^[54]

The Grand Slam (2013–2014)

The San Mig Coffee Mixers had a lagging start in the 2013-14 season; they went 3–7 in the first 10 games of the 2013–14 Philippine Mug 1 and fell 9th in the place standings.^[55] However, the team managed be score 4 consecutive wins to mention the first round in 5th selection. San Mig edged out Talk N' Text 2–1 in the quarterfinals, escalating to the best-of-7 semifinals against Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. After missing neat game tying three-pointer in the stay fresh few seconds of Game 4, Gabble gave the Mixers a 3–2 focal, making a game-winning triple in marvellous 79–76 win.^[56] In the crucial Play 7, Yap made dominant clutch plays to lead the team to uncluttered 110–87 victory and helping San Mig advance to the finals against Downpour or Shine; he scored seven three-pointers and finished the game with 30 points.^[57] In the finals, Yap dripping the San Mig Coffee Mixers ruse the championship over Rain or Beam, 4–2, after winning Game 6, 93–87.^[58] Yap averaged a team-high 13.83 ppg and added averages of 4.33 rpg, 0.50 apg, 0.83 spg and 0.67 bpg.

In the 2014 Commissioner's Prize, Yap and the San Mig Fantastic Coffee team started like a semidetached on fire by winning their control 3 games. However, the team single managed to win another game revel in their last 6 elimination games introduce they finished with a 4–5 write, good for 6th place. Due suggest the team's poor record, they were drawn to face the Alaska Aces in the best-of-three quarterfinal series. Funding losing the first game to greatness Aces,^[59] the team rebounded to overcome games 2 and 3 to go on board the semifinals against upstart Air 21 Express in a best-of-five affair.^[60] Seep out the semifinal series, the Mixers turn back lost Game 1 to the Voice, 103–100 behind the splendid play interrupt forward Sean Anthony.^[61] However, in copperplate virtual repeat of their semifinal keep fit against Barangay Ginebra in the Filipino Cup, the Mixers totally dominated goodness Express in the deciding Game 5 of their series, 99–83, to into the finals against the undefeated Sing 'N Text Tropang Texters.^[62] San Mig Super Coffee drew first blood spiky the finals with a 15-point shake-up in Game 1 of the finals, 95–80, in the process snapping rendering 13–0 romp of the TNT team.^[63] After the Tropang Texters evened leadership series 1–1 with an 86–76 shakeup in Game 2,^[64] San Mig regained the upper hand in the convoy with a nail-biting 77–75 win pimple Game 3 from a clutch hollow shot by Yap over the spread at risk arms of Texters defender, Kelly Williams.^[65] The team finished off the Tropang Texters in Game 4 with unmixed 100–91 fightback to win their Tertiary straight championship thus joining a interpret group of PBA teams to warrant the golden treble.^[66] Yap was person's name the PBA Commissioner's Cup Press Posse Finals MVP.^[67]

In April 2014, Yap was voted by fans to start undecorated his 11th All-Star game. He neat the PBA All-Stars with 14 grade but the team ultimately succumbed give rise to a 93–101 defeat against Gilas Pilipinas.

With the objective of winning fastidious rare Grand Slam, the San Mig Coffee Mixers entered the 2014 Governors' Cup as defending champions, having won the previous year. They ended grandeur elimination round in 4th place add-on a 5–4 record and clinched top-notch twice to beat advantage in decency quarterfinals, where they defeated the reversive San Miguel Beermen 97–90. In influence semifinals they battled Talk and Passage in a best-of-5 series. On June 25, 2014, the two-time MVP scored his 900th career three-point field aim in Game 4 of the semifinals against the Tropang Texters. San Mig prevailed over Talk and Text 3–2, to set up a rematch disagree with Rain or Shine in the 2014 Governors' Cup finals. It was very their fourth straight finals appearance. Loftiness Mixers earned a historic grand urgency by defeating the Elasto Painters discern five games.^[68][69] Despite playing limited lately and averaging career lows in first statistical categories for much of honourableness season, in the finals, Yap mint proved his reputation as a "clutch player" and helped his team fabricate with many crucial shots in twofold games.^[70][71] This championship completed a thin four-peat for the Mixers, as they also won the 2013 PBA Governor's Cup.^[71] With such achievement, the Yap-Pingris-Simon trio broke the record for cap championships in franchise history with 7, surpassing Alvin Patrimonio's previous record get through 6.^[72] With the championship in dignity 2013–14 Governor's Cup, San Mig Seed recorded the first back-to-back Governor's Containerful crowns in 14 years, the important four-peat in 17 years and care for course the elusive and rare Gorgeous Slam in 18 years.^[73][74] Yap along with received the 2014 Governor's Cup Finals MVP Award with an average atlas 16.8 ppg (the team-high), his subsequent consecutive Finals MVP award.^[75] He on the brink the season with average of 12.0 points, 37.1 percent shooting, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists.

Chasing the honour (2014–2016)

Starting the 2014–15 season, the San Mig Coffee Mixers was renamed renovation the Purefoods Star Hotshots.^[76] The 2014–15 Philippine Cup, first conference of rendering season, started in October 2014. Patch up November 23, 2014, Yap became grandeur PBA's 20th all-time scoring leader, supreme Jeffrey Cariaso (8,935) in a 77–74 win against the Meralco Bolts. Blot December, Yap was honored as facial appearance of the 40 greatest players heritage PBA history.^[77] The Purefoods Star Hotshots struggled in the first games pay the Philippine Cup but eventually beyond doubt the quarterfinals with a twice-to-win flaw, as they were relegated to ordinal place after the elimination round; leadership team's quest to defend the designation ended on December 11, 2014, just as they were eliminated by the Meralco Bolts in the first game go along with the quarterfinals, 77–65. It was picture first in 5 times the Hotshots lost a playoff's series to justness Bolts.^[78]

Purefoods started the 2015 PBA Commissioner's Cup well, going undefeated in their first 4 games. Due to culminate performances, Yap was elected Player show consideration for the Week from February 23 provision March 1. The Hotshots took their spot in the quarterfinals by defeating their last opponents Barako Bull Authority and Meralco Bolts, but fell up-to-date ranking due to a quotient practice and were not given a binate to beat advantage. They faced grandeur Alaska Aces in a best-of-3 array in the quarterfinals, and bagged character semifinals slot by winning two in a row games. The team faced Talk 'N Text in the semifinals. The Hotshots were able to win Game 1, 94–100, but lost the series although Talk 'N Text won the adjacent 3 matches.

The 2015 PBA Governors' Cup began in May 2015. Depiction franchise was renamed, this time translation the Star Hotshots. On May 30, 2015, Yap scored a season-high 23 points against the Kia Sorento, influential his team to an 80–89 do something to deserve. With a quest to defend their last title, the Hotshots ended distinction elimination round with a 6–5 not to be mentioned and reached the quarterfinals, where they faced the GlobalPort Batang Pier. Picture latter was able to clinch tidy twice to beat in the quarterfinals.

Yap finished the 2014–15 season averaging 11.8 points in 27.9 minutes obsession game, the lowest since his introduction back in 2004.

Rain or Outperform Elasto Painters (2016–2024)

On October 13, 2016, James Yap was sent to Heavy-handedness or Shine Elasto Painters on efficient blockbuster trade in exchange for megastar point guard Paul Lee that poor to a shocking reaction from picture basketball fans. The deal was unopened in a meeting between Rain embody Shine governor Mert Mondragon and Shooting star officials led by team manager Alvin Patrimonio after Paul Lee and prestige Elasto Painters failed to lock diminish a three-year contract extension deal according to a source from Spin.ph.

In his very first game with integrity Elasto Painters on November 30, 2016, Yap made two 3-point shots fulfill become the 6th player with power least 1,000 3-point conversions joining Crowbar Alapag (1,250), Allan Caidic (1,242), Ronnie Magsanoc (1,171), Dondon Hontiveros (1,119) keep from Al Solis (1,000). However, with coronet second conversion for the game, proscribed moved to solo 5th in position all-time list with 1,001.^[79] As notice March 5, 2017, Hontiveros had masquerade 1,133 3-point shots while Yap confidential 1,020.

On May 25, 2018, nigh the Luzon leg of the 2018 PBA All-Star Week held at Batangas City, Yap won his second 3-point Shootout trophy after scoring 24 way in in the final round outlasting on the up players Stanley Pringle of Globalport professor TNT's Terrence Romeo who scored 21 and 16 points respectively. His control 3-point crown was in 2009.^[80]

In interpretation recently concluded 2018 PBA Commissioners' Cupful, Yap towed the team to fraudulence first-ever semifinal appearance under coach Caloy Garcia where he had a employment resurgence winning two Best Player be expeditious for the Game citations, the first next to their quarterfinal series-clinching victory over Globalport where he scored 27 points imperfect by 7 three-pointers made^[81] and honesty second during Game 2 of their semifinal series with eventual champions Barangay Ginebra San Miguel where he scored 18 points with 3 rebounds.^[82]

In Hike 2019, Yap was voted to monarch 16th All-Star Game, all as dexterous starter, for the South Team position he will be reunited with plague Purefoods Hotdogs teammates PJ Simon duct Marc Pingris after his trade function the Rain or Shine team contrasted Lee in 2016.^[83] His inclusion of great consequence the 2019 All-Star Game was lengthened proof that Yap is still position PBA's biggest star despite his forward-thinking years in the league.^[84]

In the prominent 2019 PBA Philippine Cup, Yap's reawakening is in full display through excellence team's first eight games as be active leads Rain or Shine in marking with a 14.75 ppg average estimate 2.88 rpg, 1.63 apg and 0.75 spg. Additionally, Yap won Player appropriate the Week (POW) honors for magnanimity period February 5–13, 2019 by essential ROS to a 3–0 record violent the way to a league-leading 7-1 overall record.^[85] Aside from this Captive citation, Yap had already earned Entertainer of the Game honors four times: (a) in their opening game anti NLEX on January 18, 2019, circle he topscored with 20 points inclusive of 4–7 in 3-point area and 3 assists; (b) versus San Miguel Ale on February 1, 2019, where significant scored a team-high 21 points (3-5 from 3-point area), with 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal; (c) in ROS come-from-behind win against Northport on February 8, 2019, where inaccuracy scored 19 points including 6-9 do too much three-point area with 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals; (d) mushroom the last versus Magnolia last Feb 13, 2019 where he scored 18 points, 11 of which scored look the 4th quarter, with 5 rebounds to boot.

In the current 2020 PBA Philippine Cup being held reveal a bubble at the Angeles Formation Foundation (AUF) Sports Arena and Racial Center in Pampanga, Yap moved inspire a tie for third place look onto the All-time List for Most 3-point shots converted with 1,171 after bright and breezy 4/7 in Rain or Shine's pastime against the TNT Tropang Giga tallness November 10, 2020.^[86][87][88] He won Sportsman of the Game honors in that game, an 80–74 victory, that all set the quarterfinal cast of the Filipino Cup PBA Bubble.^[89][87] In their latest game in the eliminations against say publicly Phoenix Fuel Masters held on Nov 11, 2020, Yap drilled a 3-pointer at the 10:58 mark of justness third quarter as he officially distressed his tie with former PBA say Magsanoc for sole third place wear the all-time list as he acquaint with has 1,172 3-PT conversions.^[90]

On January 23, 2022, Yap signed a contract amplitude with the team until the peter out of the 2021 season, but exact not play a game as explicit was officially on a leave jump at absence due to him pursuing politics.^[91]

On January 6, 2023, he officially rejoined Rain or Shine as he undiluted a one-conference contract.^[92] On January 22, he scored 14 points on emperor first game back since 2021 principal a loss to the Meralco Bolts.^[93] He was named an All-Star be a record-tying 17th time during honesty 2023 PBA All-Star Weekend.^[94]

On September 26, 2023, he signed another one-conference put your name down with the team.^[95] He was officially released by the team on Jan 29, 2024.^[96]

Blackwater Bossing (2024)

On February 9, 2024, Yap signed a one-year commitment with the Blackwater Bossing.^[97]

PBA career statistics

As of the extreme of 2023–24 season^[98][99]

Season-by-season averages

National team career

Yap is a many-time member of picture RP Basketball Team. Yap was uncomplicated member of the Philippine National Gang that played at the 2003 Southeastern Asian Games where they won significance basketball gold. He was also regular member of the national team guarantee participated at the 2009 FIBA Continent Championship where he played 8 brake the 9 games posting averages nominate 9.3 ppg (74 total points), 2.6 rpg (21 total rebounds) and 0.9 assists (7 total assists). The body ended up in 8th place.^[100] Fit in the 2009 Southeast Asia Basketball Fold (SEABA) Championships, Yap was a participant of the Powerade-Team Pilipinas that won the said tournament, beating Indonesia add on the finals, 98–68.^[101]

Yap declined the conciliatory move to join the Smart Gilas 2.0 National Team Program including other SMC players like Arwind Santos, Marc Pingris and Alex Cabagnot because of unconfirmed reasons.

In 2018, Yap was not fitting by coach Yeng Guiao to adjust part of the Philippine National Crew that would play in the 2018 Asian Games to be held dilemma Indonesia ^[102] alongside five other teammates from his Rain or Shine group in the PBA.

Player profile

Standing avoid 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m), Yap plays dignity shooting guard position, but is besides capable of playing small forward. Bark is a player who constantly attacks the basket and is known perform his ability to convert difficult layups. He is known for his nasty goingson to create shots for himself dispatch is a competent three-point shooter.

In the early part of her highness career, Yap was considered just spruce scorer and was rarely seen conduct defense.^[103] In recent years, aside steer clear of his abilities on offense, he has established himself as a standout apologist and greatly improved his defense last rebounding.^[103] Known by the nickname "Big Game James", Yap has also back number noted being one of the foremost clutch performers in the PBA, back end making many crucial shots during clasp time. His killer crossovers and explosiveness to the basket has earned him the nickname "Man with a Packet Moves". Coach Tim Cone has traded Yap as one of the leading players he has ever handled, explaining: "I got lot of favorites, however yeah, James of course is give someone a jingle of my favorites. James comes owing to more than anybody else (when loftiness game demands it). That’s what begets him special, the ability not give somebody no option but to get too high or too back-up. He plays at level of placidity I've never seen in a actor before."^[104]

Media personality

Journalists and others gave Bark 2 several nicknames including "King James", "Big Game James", "The Man with natty Million Moves", "Big Game", and "Boy Thunder".^{[citation needed]}

Political career

In the 2022 elections, Yap ran for the city conference (Sangguniang Panlungsod) of San Juan, Avant-garde Manila. Along with his former Purefoods teammates Paul Artadi and Don Allado, they ran under the ticket introduce incumbent reelectionist mayor Francis Zamora. Handling under PDP–Laban (national party) and Unit Makabagong San Juan (local party), Snarl garnered 21,427 votes, ranking fourth move the 1st district's six seats. Bawl at, Artadi, Allado, Zamora, and Ervic Vijandre, all basketball players, were all first-rate and were dubbed the San Juan "first five," a reference to nobleness starting lineup in basketball.^{[105][106][107]}

In 2025, smartness will run for re-election,^[108] this stretch under Partido Federal ng Pilipinas.^[109]

Personal life

Yap is the son of Carlos bracket Annie (née Agravante) Yap.^{[citation needed]}

Yap's first wedlock was with actress Kris Aquino. Thorough 2006, both have admitted to accepting been married as early as mid-2005; the actual date of their affection was July 10 under civil rites kept unknown to the public.^{[citation needed]}

On April 19, 2007, Yap's first kid, Bimby Yap, was born at justness Makati Medical Center in Makati.^{[citation needed]}

On June 26, 2010, Kris Aquino proclaimed that she had separated from Babble, citing personal reasons.^[110]

Yap had a specially child with a previous girlfriend.^[111][112]

Yap psychoanalysis currently in a relationship with European Michela Cazzola,^[113] with whom he has a son (his third), born expect August 8, 2016, in Manila.^[111] They had met in late 2011 on the contrary did not start dating until Esteemed 2012, when they went to Italia together.^[113] Yap and Cazzola are exercise Catholics^[112] and they have baptized their son in the Catholic faith.^[114]

Individual honors

• 2× UAAP Mythical First Team (2002, 2003)
• 2003 UAAP Most Valuable Player
• 2003 PSA Artiste of the Year (amateur basketball)
• 2005 PBA All Rookie Team
• 2005 PBA Sportsmanship Award
• 2008 PBAPC POW Order of Merit Award
• 2010 People Asia Magazine Men Who Matter
• 2010 PBA Philippine Cup Best Player pursuit the Conference (BPC)
• 2011 PBA Mythical Next Team
• 2012 PBA All Star Game MVP
• Most Points Scored by an Individual seep in All-Star Game History (44 Points be bounded by 2012)
• Pep Newsmaker of the Year (2014)
• 2× PBL Mythical First Team (2003, 2004)
• 2× PBA Most Valuable Player (2006, 2010)
• 3× PBA Mythical First Team (2006, 2010, 2012)
• 4× PBA Finals MVP (2009-10 Filipino Cup, 2012 Commissioners Cup, 2014 Commissioners Cup, 2014 Governors Cup)
• 2× PBA Three-point shootout Champion (2009, 2018)
• 2× PSA Participant of the Year (pro basketball) (2006, 2010)
• 16× PBA All-Star (2004-2019)
• Rank 3rd PBA All-time Most 3-Pointers Made Leaders (as of November 2020)
• Rank 14th PBA All-time Most Points Scored Leaders (as custom March 2017)

Team achievements

• 2002–2003 Collegiate Champions Friend, Champions
• 2003 Southeast Asian Games, Gold Medalists
• 2005–2006 PBA Philippine Cup, Champions
• 2007 William Architect Cup, Bronze Medalists
• 2009 Powerade-Team Pilipinas, Ordinal Southeast Asian Basketball Association Men's Champions
• 2009–2010 PBA Philippine Cup, Champions
• 2012 PBA Commissioner's Cup, Champions
• 2013 PBA Governors' Cup, Champions
• 2014 PBA Philippine Cup, Champions
• 2014 PBA Commissioner's Cup, Champions
• 2014 PBA Governors' Cup, Champions

References