Starting 5ive: Abueva’s Beast Mode Moments

PBA All-Star Game MVP Calvin Abueva (sorry, Terrence) is arguably the best all-around player in the PBA right now. In less than a minute, he can relentlessly guard you, grab the rebound, run the break, score on you, and taunt with you with his nganga/chibog antic. He will also do his best to piss off your best offensive player. Can you name another player who has all these in his arsenal?

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Starting 5ive: Hit a shot, celebrate

Gone are the days when you can hit a three-pointer, and casually jog back on defense with your best “takbong mayaman.” With a new breed of scorers like the Hardens, the Westbrooks and the Currys leading the NBA, you have to bring your A-game even after the ball goes through the net. The crazier, the better. Here are five of the craziest we’ve seen in recent years:

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Starting 5ive: Things to learn from the Gilas heartbreak

Gilas Pilipinas, despite being favorites following an inspiring run at the FIBA World Cup, bowed out of contention on Sunday and will exit the 17th Asian Games without medals to bring home.

In lieu of hardware, here are five priceless lessons that Gilas players, coaching staff, and diehards should take away from the disappointing stint, which may come handy for the FIBA Asia Championship next year:

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