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Starting 5ive: Comrades to Competitors

The 2017 All-Star Weekend has come and gone. Everyone held their collective breath for the All-Star Game, largely due to a pair of former teammates that have become bitter rivals: Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.

Starting 5ive: 2001-2002 LA Clippers

The 2001-2002 LA Clippers was the basketball equivalent of Cheddar Jalapeño-flavored Cheetos. You know they’re bad for you, but they’re highly addictive, spicy, and fun.

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Starting 5ive: 2014-2015 LA Lakers

If you’re having a bad day, just remember the 2014-2015 Los Angeles Lakers.

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Starting 5ive: 2011-2012 Oklahoma City Thunder

Three superstars on one team. It has happened many times before, but never like that one time when the Oklahoma City Thunder had Russell Westbrook, James Harden, and Kevin Durant.

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Starting 5ive: 2002 UE Red Warriors

On paper, the 2002 UE Red Warriors were good enough to beat Blackwater. But Gec Chia happened.

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Starting 5ive: 2008 Barangay Ginebra Kings

Paul Artadi and Chris Pacana share a tight hug at center court. Jong Uichico is drenched in orange Gatorade. Ronald Tubid is in tears.

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Starting 5ive: 2010 Meralco Bolts

The Meralco Bolts were outcasts when the franchise re-entered the PBA in 2010. Six years later, they’ve proven that they can hang out with the cool kids.

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Starting 5ive: 2005 FEU Tamaraws

FEU was the best college basketball team in the mid-2000s, completing a rare three-peat* in 2005.

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Starting 5ive: 2007 UE Red Warriors

A powerhouse team representing the Philippines in Singapore recently suffered a heartbreaking loss in the finals after sweeping the elimination round. The 2007 UE Red Warriors know exactly how that feels.

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Starting 5ive: 2002 Ateneo Blue Eagles

At the 65th season of the UAAP, the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles said “no” to a lot of things. It worked out well for them in the end.

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