The 2022–23 PBA season or PBA season 47 was the 47th season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). For the first time in two seasons, the league returned to its regular three-conference format, starting with the Philippine Cup. The Commissioner's and Governors' Cups were the second and third conferences in this season.
After the PBA adjusted its calendar again, the association's 47th season started on June 5, 2022, and ended on April 21, 2023. Also for the first time since 2018, the season spanned two calendar years. The first activity of the season was the PBA season 47 draft, held on May 15, 2022.
The best-attended 2022-23 PBA game took place at the Philippine Arena in front of an attendance of 54,589. It was the final of the PBA Commissioner's Cup. The first six games of the series averaged an attendance of 18,453. All seven games in the finals drew an average crowd of 23,615.
Executive board Commissioner: Willie Marcial Chairman: Ricky Vargas (Representing TNT Tropang Giga) Vice-Chairman: Demosthenes Rosales (Representing Terrafirma Dyip) Treasurer: Raymond Zorrilla (Representing Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters)
Teams Changes from 2021: Alaska Aces franchise bought out by Converge ICT, to become as the Converge FiberXers. Bay Area Dragons, franchise team for the East Asia Super League, played in the Commissioner's Cup as a guest team.
TeamCompanyGovernorCoachCaptainBarangay Ginebra San MiguelGinebra San Miguel, Inc.Alfrancis ChuaTim ConeLA TenorioBay Area Dragons (guest team)East Asia Super League Ltd.Brian GoorjianBlackwater BossingEver Bilena Cosmetics, Inc.Silliman SyAriel Vanguardia (interim)JVee CasioConverge FiberXersConverge ICTChito SaludAldin AyoJeron TengMagnolia Chicken Timplados HotshotsSan Miguel Pure Foods Company, Inc.Rene PardoChito VictoleroRafi ReavisMeralco BoltsManila Electric CompanyAl PanlilioNorman BlackRaymond AlmazanNLEX Road WarriorsMetro Pacific Investments CorporationRodrigo FrancoFrankie LimKevin AlasNorthPort Batang PierSultan 900 Capital, Inc.Eric ArejolaBonnie Tan (interim)Arwind SantosPhoenix Super LPG Fuel MastersPhoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc.Raymond ZorrillaJamike Jarin (interim)RJ JazulRain or Shine Elasto PaintersAsian Coatings Philippines, Inc.Mamerto MondragonYeng GuiaoGabe NorwoodSan Miguel BeermenSan Miguel Brewery, Inc.Robert NonJorge GallentChris RossTerrafirma DyipTerrafirma Realty Development CorporationDemosthenes RosalesJohnedel CardelAlex CabagnotTNT Tropang GigaSmart CommunicationsRicky VargasJojo LastimosaKelly Williams
Arenas With the relaxation of government restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PBA has returned to playing to different Metro Manila venues. The PBA plans to return to playing games in the provinces, plus an out-of-the-country game, during the Governors' Cup.
Game 7 of the Commissioner's Cup finals was held at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.
Ultimately, during the Governors' Cup, only the 2023 PBA All-Star Weekend was held outside Metro Manila and Rizal, which was hosted by Passi, Iloilo. +ArenaCityCapacityAraneta ColiseumQuezon City14,429Filoil Ecooil CentreSan Juan6,000Philippine ArenaBocaue, Bulacan55,000PhilSports ArenaPasig10,000SM Mall of Asia ArenaPasay15,000Ynares CenterAntipolo, Rizal7,400
Transactions
Retirement
On June 1, 2022, Joe Devance announced his retirement from the PBA. Devance played for four teams in his 16 seasons in the league. On June 7, 2022, Andre Paras announced his retirement from the PBA. Paras played for Blackwater Bossing for only one season. On September 19, 2022, Paul Desiderio announced his retirement from the PBA. Desiderio played for the Blackwater Bossing franchise in his three seasons in the league. On January 7, 2023, Larry Fonacier formally retired after being tapped by NLEX Road Warriors as its team manager. Fonacier played for five teams in his 15 seasons in the league.
Coaching changes There were no offseason coaching changes; all of the listed changes below occurred mid-season. +TeamOutgoingIncomingConverge FiberXersJeffrey CariasoAldin AyoNLEX Road WarriorsYeng GuiaoAdonis Tierra (interim)Rain or Shine Elasto PaintersChris GavinaYeng GuiaoNLEX Road WarriorsAdonis Tierra (interim)Frankie LimTNT Tropang GigaChot ReyesJojo LastimosaPhoenix Super LPG Fuel MastersTopex RobinsonJamike Jarin (interim)NorthPort Batang PierPido JarencioBonnie Tan (interim)San Miguel BeermenLeo AustriaJorge Gallent
Rule changes The PBA competition committee approved the rule changes for implementation starting in the Philippine Cup games: Rule changes (effective for the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup) The offensive player's "side-swipe" motion to create a contact on a defender's extended arm will only be considered as a "regular" foul and not a "shooting" foul. Referees are now allowed to give a warning to players who may have already incurred a flagrant foul or any player from the same team for any unsportsmanlike conduct. Floppers will now be given an outright non-unsportsmanlike technical foul. Players located beyond the three point arc during a free throw situation are now allowed to enter the paint once the ball is released by the free throw shooter. A defensive player stopping an offensive player without the ball in transition will be charged with a deliberate foul, regardless of clear path. A player who has the control of the ball but is lying on the ground can no longer call a timeout.
Notable events Pre-season The PBA Board of Governors approved the return of the three-conference format this season. Ricky Vargas of TNT Tropang Giga was re-elected for a fifth consecutive term as the Chairman of the PBA Board of Governors. Bobby Rosales of Terrafirma Dyip was re-elected as Vice Chairman, while Raymond Zorilla of the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters was elected as treasurer. Vargas is currently the longest-serving head of the PBA Board of Governors since the presidency of Ginebra San Miguel's Carlos "Honeyboy" Palanca III (1983 to 1986) and the chairmanship of Formula Shell's Reynaldo Marquez (1987 to 1990).
Philippine Cup The PBA D-League opened its first tournament, the 2022 Aspirant's Cup for the first time in two years on July 7.
Opening ceremonies The opening ceremony for this season was held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on June 5, 2022, hosted by Vhong Navarro and Gretchen Ho. The PBA Leo Awards for the 2021 season was held before the opening ceremonies.
The first game of the Philippine Cup between the Converge FiberXers and the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters was played after the opening ceremonies.
Below is the list of team muses: Team Muse Barangay Ginebra San Miguel AJ Raval Blackwater Bossing Hannah Arnold Converge FiberXers Maureen Wroblewitz Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots Michelle Dee Meralco Bolts Kim Mangrobang NLEX Road Warriors Bea Magtanong NorthPort Batang Pier Zabel Lambert Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters Celeste Cortesi Rain or Shine Elasto Painters Joana Marie Relloso San Miguel Beermen Ksenia Grondetska Terrafirma Dyip Azriel Coloma TNT Tropang Giga Sue Ramirez
2022 PBA Philippine Cup
The Philippine Cup started on June 5 and ended on September 4, 2022.
Elimination round
Playoffs
Quarterfinals
|}*Team has twice-to-beat advantage. Team 1 only has to win once, while Team 2 has to win twice.
Semifinals
Finals
Finals MVP: June Mar Fajardo Best Player of the Conference: June Mar Fajardo
2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup
The Commissioner's Cup started on September 21, 2022, and ended on January 15, 2023.
Elimination round
Playoffs
Quarterfinals
|}*Team has twice-to-beat advantage. Team 1 only has to win once, while Team 2 has to win twice.
Semifinals
Finals
Finals MVP: Christian Standhardinger Best Player of the Conference: Scottie Thompson Bobby Parks Best Import of the Conference: Justin Brownlee
2023 PBA Governors' Cup
The Governors' Cup started on January 22 and ended on April 21, 2023.
Elimination round
Playoffs
Quarterfinals
|}*Team has twice-to-beat advantage. Team 1 only has to win once, while Team 2 has to win twice.
Semifinals
Finals
Finals MVP: Mikey Williams Best Player of the Conference: Christian Standhardinger Bobby Parks Best Import of the Conference: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
Awards
Leo Awards
Most Valuable Player: June Mar Fajardo (San Miguel) Rookie of the Year: Justin Arana (Converge) Most Improved Player: Maverick Ahanmisi (Converge) First Mythical Team: Scottie Thompson (Barangay Ginebra) June Mar Fajardo (San Miguel) CJ Perez (San Miguel) Jamie Malonzo (Barangay Ginebra) Christian Standhardinger (Barangay Ginebra) Second Mythical Team: Calvin Abueva (Magnolia) Mikey Williams (TNT) Robert Bolick (NorthPort) Calvin Oftana (TNT) Arvin Tolentino (NorthPort) All-Defensive Team: Christian Standhardinger (Barangay Ginebra) June Mar Fajardo (San Miguel) Jio Jalalon (Magnolia) Cliff Hodge (Meralco) Chris Newsome (Meralco) Samboy Lim Sportsmanship Award: Kevin Alas (NLEX)
PBA Press Corps annual awards Defensive Player of the Year: Jio Jalalon (Magnolia) Scoring Champion: CJ Perez (San Miguel) Baby Dalupan Coach of the Year: Tim Cone (Barangay Ginebra) Mr. Quality Minutes: Jericho Cruz (San Miguel) Bogs Adornado Comeback Player of the Year: Roi Sumang (NorthPort) Danny Floro Executive of the Year: Jojo Lastimosa (TNT) Order of Merit: Jayson Castro (TNT) All-Rookie Team: Justin Arana (Converge) Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser (NLEX) Encho Serrano (Phoenix) Tyler Tio (Phoenix) Ato Ular (Blackwater) Game of the Season: San Miguel vs. TNT (August 21, 2022, Philippine Cup finals game 1) President's Award: Philippines men's national basketball team (Gilas Pilipinas)
Cumulative standings
Elimination round
Playoffs This includes one-game playoffs to determine the last playoff participant.
PBA teams in Asian club competitions TeamCompetitionProgressSan Miguel Beermen2023 EASL Champions Week4th of 4 in group stageTNT Tropang Giga4th of 4 in group stage
3x3
The 3x3 season started on September 10, 2022, and ended on February 26, 2023.
First conference
+LegChampionRunner-upThird place1stTNT Tropang GigaMeralco Bolts 3x3Platinum Karaoke2ndCavitex BravesSan Miguel BeermenTNT Tropang Giga3rdMeralco Bolts 3x3J&T ExpressCavitex Braves4thSan Miguel BeermenTNT Tropang GigaMeralco Bolts 3x35thTNT Tropang GigaJ&T ExpressCavitex Braves6thTNT Tropang GigaJ&T ExpressCavitex BravesGrand FinalsTNT Tropang GigaPlatinum KaraokeCavitex Braves
Second conference
LegChampionRunner-upThird place1stTNT Tropang GigaPlatinum KaraokeBarangay Ginebra San Miguel2ndJ&T ExpressTNT Tropang GigaCavitex Braves3rdTNT Tropang GigaCavitex BravesMeralco Bolts 3x34thPlatinum KaraokeCavitex BravesJ&T Express5thCavitex BravesPlatinum KaraokePioneer ElastoSeal Katibays6thCavitex BravesTNT Tropang GigaPlatinum KaraokeGrand FinalsTNT Tropang GigaCavitex BravesJ&T Express
Third conference
LegChampionRunner-upThird place1stSan Miguel BeermenPioneer ElastoSeal KatibaysCavitex Braves2ndTNT Tropang GigaBarangay Ginebra San MiguelMeralco Bolts 3x33rdBarangay Ginebra San MiguelPlatinum KaraokeMeralco Bolts 3x34thCavitex BravesPioneer ElastoSeal KatibaysTNT Tropang Giga5thPlatinum KaraokeCavitex BravesTNT Tropang Giga6thJ&T ExpressTNT Tropang GigaMeralco Bolts 3x3Grand FinalsTNT Tropang GigaSan Miguel BeermenBarangay Ginebra San Miguel
References
External links PBA Official Website