1996 PBA season

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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)
    • 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


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