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The 1996 PBA season was the twenty-second season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Alaska Milk became the league's fourth grandslam, winning all titles in the 21st season.
[edit] Champions
- Team with best win-loss percentage: Alaska Milk (51-21, .708)
[edit] Individual awards
- Most Valuable Player: Johnny Abarrientos (Alaska)
- Rookie of the Year: Marlou Aquino (Ginebra)
- Sportsmanship Award: Jerry Codiñera (Purefoods)
- Most Improved Player: Edward "Poch" Juinio (Alaska)
- Defensive Player of the Year: Marlou Aquino (Ginebra)
- Mythical Five: Johnny Abarrientos (Alaska), Rene Hawkins, Jr. (Alaska), Jojo Lastimosa (Alaska), Alvin Patrimonio (Purefoods), Marlou Aquino (Ginebra)
- Mythical Second Team: Bal David (Ginebra), Luis Manuel "Noli" Locsin (Ginebra), Jeffrey Cariaso (Alaska), Benjie Paras (Shell), Nelson Asaytono (San Miguel)
- All Defensive Team: Jerry Codiñera (Purefoods), Chris Jackson (Sta. Lucia), Johnny Abarrientos (Alaska), Jeffrey Cariaso (Alaska), Marlou Aquino (Ginebra)
[edit] Awards given by the PBA Press Corps
- Coach of the Year: Timothy Earl Cone (Alaska)
- Mr. Quality Minutes: Gilbert "Jun" Reyes, Jr. (Alaska)
- Executive of the Year: Emilio Bernardino (PBA Commissioner)
- Comeback Player of the Year: Richie Ticzon (Shell)
- Referee of the Year: Ogie Bernarte
1996 PBA season |
1996 PBA All-Filipino Cup |
1996 PBA Commissioner's Cup |
1996 PBA Governors Cup |