40th PBA season
Sports season
The 2014–15 PBA season was the 40th season of the Philippine Basketball Association. The season formally opened on October 19, 2014, and finished on July 17, 2015. The league continued to use the three-conference format, starting with the Philippine Cup. The Commissioner's Cup and the Governors' Cup were the second and third conferences for this season, respectively.
This was also the first season that the league had 12 regular teams. The two new teams were Kia Sorento and Blackwater Elite.[1][2][3][4] Although the NLEX Road Warriors had been approved as an expansion team, their owners instead opted to buy the Air21 Express franchise.[5][6]
The first event of the season was the 2014 PBA Expansion Draft in July, for expansion teams Blackwater Elite and Kia Sorento, followed by the 2014 PBA draft, held on August 24, 2014.
This season previously held the record for most games played overall in a season, having 257 games played throughout the whole year. It surpassed the previous record of 249 games, previously set during the 2012–13 season. This record was later broken the following season.
Board of governors
Executive committee
- Chito Salud (Commissioner)
- Patrick Gregorio (Chairman, representing Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters)
- Robert Non (Vice-Chairman, representing San Miguel Beermen)
- Eric Arejola (Treasurer, representing GlobalPort Batang Pier)
Teams
Arenas
Metro Manila venues of the PBA.
Provincial venues of the PBA that hosted one game day (red), and two or more game days (blue).
Like several Metro Manila-centric leagues, most games are held at arenas within Metro Manila, and sometimes, Antipolo. Games outside this area are called "out-of-town" games, and are usually played on Saturdays. Provincial arenas usually host one game, rarely two; these arenas typically host only once per season, but could return occasionally.
Main arenas
Out-of-town arenas
Aside from games outside Metro Manila and Antipolo, the PBA played two games outside the Philippines, in Dubai. It was the second time the league held games in the United Arab Emirates.
Transactions
Player movement
Retirement
Coaching changes
Notable events
Pre-season
Philippine Cup
Commissioner's Cup
- The Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters retired the jersey number of Jimmy Alapag during the halftime of the All-Star Game in Puerto Princesa Coliseum, Palawan on March 5, 2015, where he was added as the 13th man of the South All-Stars.[25]
- Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC) announced that they will change the moniker of their PBA team to Kia Carnival for the Commissioner's Cup.[26]
- On February 15, 2015, Commissioner Chito Salud announced during a press conference at the Mall of Asia Arena that he will resign as the commissioner of the league at the end of the 2014-15 season for personal reasons.[27] The board of governors, led by chairman Patrick Gregorio told the media that a replacement will be named before the end of the ongoing Commissioner's Cup. The replacement will be assigned as the deputy commissioner at the start of the Governors' Cup.[28]
- During the board of governors meeting on March 7, 2015, they have decided to restructure the league and create the president/chief executive officer position to manage the league's marketing, expansion and business related matters. The commissioner position (which will also be the league's chief operating officer) will handle the game-related matters. Outgoing commissioner Chito Salud has been named as the league's first president/CEO.[29]
Governors' Cup
- The Purefoods Star Hotshots silently dropped the "Purefoods" brand on their team name. The team will now be known as the "Star Hotshots". The team's new colors and uniforms debuted in their game against the NLEX Road Warriors last May 10.
- On May 14, Basketball Coaches Association of the Philippines (BCAP) president and former PBA coach Chito Narvasa was named as the 9th commissioner of the league, replacing Chito Salud at the end of the 2014-15 season.[30]
Liga ng Bayan
A set of preseason games named "Liga ng Bayan" was scheduled from September 12 to October 12 and were held on various cities around the country.[31] The results of the games are as follows:
Opening ceremonies
The parade of teams during the opening ceremonies of the 2014-15 PBA season at the Philippine Arena.
The opening ceremonies for this season was held at the Philippine Arena in Ciudad de Victoria, Bocaue, Bulacan on October 19, 2014.[32] The first games of the Philippine Cup, Kia vs Blackwater and Barangay Ginebra vs Talk 'N Text immediately followed.
The muses for the participating teams are as follows:[33]
2014–15 Philippine Cup
Elimination round
Source: PBA.ph
Notes:
- ^ a b Head-to-head record: San Miguel 1–0 Rain or Shine
- ^ a b Head-to-head record: Alaska 1–0 Talk 'N Text
- ^ a b c Head-to-head quotient: Barangay Ginebra 1.07, Meralco 1.06, Purefoods Star 0.89
- ^ a b Head-to-head record: Barako Bull 1–0 NLEX
Playoffs
Quarterfinals
1st phase
*Team has twice-to-beat advantage. Team #1 only has to win once, while Team #2 has to win twice.
2nd phase
Semifinals
Finals
2015 Commissioner's Cup
Elimination round
Source: PBA.ph
Notes:
- ^ a b c Head-to-head quotient: Rain or Shine 1.025, Talk 'N Text 1.010, Purefoods 0.969
- ^ a b Head-to-head record: NLEX 1–0 Meralco
- ^ a b c Head-to-head quotient: Alaska 1.021, Barako Bull 1.019, Barangay Ginebra 0.960
- ^ a b c Head-to-head quotient: San Miguel 1.011, GlobalPort 0.995, Kia 0.994
Playoffs
Quarterfinals
*Team has twice-to-beat advantage. Team #1 only has to win once, while Team #2 has to win twice.
Semifinals
Finals
2015 Governors' Cup
Elimination round
Source: PBA.ph
Notes:
- ^ a b Head-to-head record: Alaska 1–0 San Miguel
- ^ a b Head-to-head record: Rain or Shine 1–0 GlobalPort
- ^ a b Head-to-head record: Barako Bull 1–0 Star
- ^ a b c d Head-to-head quotient: Meralco 1.13, Barangay Ginebra 1.00, Kia 0.95, Talk 'N Text 0.93
Playoffs
*Game went into overtime[a]
a The number of asterisks denotes the number of overtime(s) occurred.
Quarterfinals
*Team has twice-to-beat advantage. Team #1 only has to win once, while Team #2 has to win twice.
Semifinals
Finals
Individual awards
Leo Awards
Awards given by the PBA Press Corps
Cumulative standings
Elimination rounds
- ^ a b c Elimination round quotient: Talk 'N Text 1.047, Alaska 1.015, San Miguel 0.937
- ^ a b Elimination round head-to-head record: GlobalPort 2–1 Barangay Ginebra
Playoffs
References
- ^ Joble, Rey (April 10, 2014). "PBA approves entry of new teams NLEX, Kia, Blackwater for next season". InterAksyon. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
- ^ Dy, Richard (April 10, 2014). "Historic day as PBA welcomes three new teams to take league membership to an all-time high 13 ballclubs". Spin.ph. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
- ^ Bracher, Jane (April 10, 2014). "KIA, NLEX, Blackwater approved as new PBA teams". Rappler. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
- ^ Pamintuan, Carlo (April 10, 2014). "PBA to add NLEX, Blackwater Sports, and Team KIA next season". Yahoo PH Sports. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
- ^ NLEX opts to buy existing club instead of entering as expansion team, GMA News Online, June 16, 2014
- ^ PBA approval of Air21's sale to NLEX clears way for Joseph Yeo trade to Ginebra for draft pick, Snow Badua, spin.ph, June 26, 2014
- ^ FLASH: Blackwater makes Danny Ildefonso the first pick of PBA dispersal draft, Snow Badua, spin.ph, July 18, 2014
- ^ "Jimmy Alapag retires". Rappler. January 9, 2015.
- ^ Badua, Snow (January 9, 2015). "Jimmy Alapag retires, takes on new role as Talk 'N Text manager, Gilas assistant coach". spin.ph.
- ^ Lozada, Bong (January 9, 2015). "'For me it's time', Alapag says as he retires". INQUIRER.net.
- ^ KERBY RETIRES: Raymundo given clean bill of health, but admits passion no longer there SPIN.ph, May 18, 2015
- ^ Norman Black moves to Meralco, Jong Uichico to take over Talk ‘N Text as MVP group shuffles coaches Archived September 24, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, Interaksyon.com, July 9, 2014
- ^ Leo Austria named new San Miguel Beermen head coach, Naveen Ganglani, Rappler, August 2, 2014
- ^ Koy Banal is new Barako Bull coach after PBA team parts ways with Siot Tanquingcen, Snow Badua, spin.ph, October 18, 2014
- ^ Eric Gonzales appointed interim coach of GlobalPort; Pido Jarencio remains as consultant Archived December 3, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, Rey Joble, InterAksyon.com, November 27, 2014
- ^ "Agustin back as Ginebra coach", January 5, 2015, Inquirer
- ^ ""Future uncertain for former Ginebra coaches Cariaso, Racela with team making changes for Commissioner's Cup", January 5, 2015, Sports5". Archived from the original on January 5, 2015. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
- ^ SMC big boss Ramon Ang confirms Frankie Lim replacing Ato Agustin as Ginebra coach, Snow Badua, spin.ph, March 30, 2015
- ^ Pido Jarencio reappointed as GlobalPort head coach; Eric Gonzales back as deputy Archived April 1, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, Rey Joble, InterAksyon.com, March 31, 2015
- ^ Fil-Tongan prospect Moala Tautuaa made No. 1 pick overall in PBA D-League draft, Reuben Terrado, spin.ph, September 15, 2014
- ^ After winning Grand Slam, San Mig Coffee back to being Purefoods, Jessica Bartolome, GMA News Online, October 15, 2014
- ^ "PHOTO: 52k-strong fans watch PBA opener at Philippine Arena". Interaksyon.com. Archived from the original on October 21, 2014. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
- ^ a b Mixers to retire Codiñera jersey, Nelson Beltran, The Philippine Star, October 11, 2014
- ^ Purefoods retires jerseys of Jerry Codiñera, Rey Evangelista Archived November 9, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, Rey Joble, InterAksyon.com, November 9, 2014
- ^ Fitting curtain call as Salud names Jimmy Alapag '13th man' of South team in PBA All-Stars, Snow Badua, spin.ph, January 30, 2015
- ^ KIA changing moniker of PBA ballclub from Sorento to Carnival - seriously, by: Snow Badua, spin.ph, January 23, 2015
- ^ "PBA commissioner Chito Salud announces plan to step down at end of season". interaksyon.com. February 13, 2015. Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ^ Gerry Ramos (February 13, 2015). "PBA board to name successor to Commissioner Salud before end of conference, assures Gregorio". spin.ph. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ^ Outgoing commissioner Chito Salud named president and CEO in PBA reorganization, Richard Dy, spin.ph, March 7, 2015
- ^ Former coach Chito Narvasa named new PBA commissioner via 12-0 vote by board Archived May 18, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, Richard Dy, spin.ph, May 14, 2015
- ^ 'Liga ng Bayan' preseason games to give fans first glimpse of PBA newcomers Kia, Blackwater, Richard Dy, spin.ph, August 6, 2014
- ^ Salud says it's 'all systems go' for staging of PBA opening games at Philippine Arena, Snow Badua, spin.ph, September 18, 2014
- ^ Maegan Young, Alice Dixson, Ellen Adarna, Rachelle Ann Daquis, Ritz Azul lead PBA muses, Snow Badua, spin.ph, October 16, 2014
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