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LIST: All 83 Filipino players who reached 5,000-points milestone in PBA

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/tvpatrol/01/09/canaleta.jpg"/><figcaption>Niño &quot;KG&quot; Canaleta became the 83rd local player to score 5,000 career points in the PBA, reaching the milestone in Meralco&#x27;s loss to Alaska in the Philippine Cup on Wednesday. PBA Media Bureau</figcaption></figure></div>Scoring 5,000 points in the PBA is a testament to either one of two things — how prolific a scorer one player is or his professionalism and longevity.Niño Canaleta, nicknamed KG for his loose resemblance to Kevin Garnett, falls under the second category.The former University of the East player is in his 13th season in the league and playing for his ninth club since entering the pros in 2005.He was known as a high-flyer early in his career, a reputation he proved time and again as a 5-time slam-dunk champion. He diversified his game and added a consistent, reliable outside shot that enabled him to last longer in the league as his athleticism waned.Canaleta would not have reached the scoring milestone if he hadn&#x27;t gotten a call from Meralco, which needed to shore up its frontline because several of its players are injured. He said he had contemplated playing overseas after his contract with Blackwater expired.&quot;Pinilit kong makabalik at manatili sa PBA,&quot; he said in an <a href="http://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/news/kg-canaleta-thailand-pba-meralco-bolts-overseas-stint?ref=article_related">article</a> on Spin.ph last month.With his feat, Canaleta now joins an elite club that not only includes the best scorers the league and the country have ever seen, but also players who have shown a commitment to being better at their craft resulting in a lengthier, productive career.Here&#x27;s the list in reverse chronological order:<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/tvpatrol/01/09/castro.jpg"/><figcaption>Jayson Castro became the 73rd member of the PBA&#x27;s 5,000-points club, a feat he accomplished in TNT&#x27;s win over Meralco on November 11, 2015. PBA Media Bureau</figcaption></figure></div>83. Niño Canaleta, Meralco — 2018 January 10 82. Larry Fonacier, NLEX — 2017 September 24 81. Marc Pingris, Star — 2017 September 2280. Tony dela Cruz, Alaska — 2017 July 22 79. Jay Washington, Rain Or Shine — 2017 March 19 78. Joe DeVance, Barangay Ginebra — 2017 January 14 77. Kelly Williams, TNT — 2016 November 16 76. LA Tenorio, Barangay Ginebra — 2016 April 3 75. Alex Cabagnot, San Miguel Beer — 2016 January 7 74. Sonny Thoss, Alaska — 2016 January 4 73. Jayson Castro, TNT — 2015 November 11 72. Mike Cortez, Meralco — 2015 April 7 71. Peter June Simon, San Mig Coffee — 2014 March 31<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/tvpatrol/01/09/yap.jpg"/><figcaption>James Yap, currently playing for Rain Or Shine, is the 61st player to score 5,000 points in the PBA, a milestone he reached when he played for B-Meg Derby Ace on May 5, 2010. PBA Media Bureau</figcaption></figure></div>70. Jay-jay Helterbrand, Barangay Ginebra — 2013 September 20 69. Arwind Santos, Petron Blaze — 2013 August 23 68. Ranidel de Ocampo, TNT — 2013 May 8 67. Ronald Tubid, Petron Blaze — 2013 March 3 66. Cyrus Baguio, Alaska — 2012 December 28 65. Mark Cardona, Meralco — 2012 November 28 64. Gary David, PowerAde — 2012 March 25 63. Kerby Raymundo, B-Meg — 2011 March 27 62. Jimmy Alapag, TNT — 2011 March 2 61. James Yap, B-Meg Derby Ace — 2010 May 5<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/tvpatrol/01/09/seigle.jpg"/><figcaption>Danny Seigle joined the 5,000-point club as its 53rd member on June 30, 2006, as part of San Miguel Beer. File/PBA Media Bureau</figcaption></figure></div>60. Dondon Hontiveros, San Miguel Beer — 2009 November 21 59. Eric Menk, Barangay Ginebra — 2008 August 6 58. Asi Taulava, Coca-Cola — 2008 March 29 57. Willie Miller, Alaska — 2008 February 6 56. Nic Belasco, Alaska — 2007 July 18 55. Ali Peek, Coca-Cola — 2007 March 9 54. Mark Caguioa, Barangay Ginebra — 2007 February 23 53. Danny Seigle, San Miguel Beer — 2006 June 30 52. Danny Ildefonso, San Miguel Beer — 2005 December 16 51. Olsen Racela, San Miguel Beer — 2004 November 11<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/abs-cbnnews/a_images/azure/073114_adam.jpg"/><figcaption>Former Adamson head coach Kenneth Duremdes, a scoring machine in his days in the PBA, entered the 5,000-points club as its 48th member on April 6, 2003. He played for Sta. Lucia at the time. File photo</figcaption></figure></div>50. Dennis Espino, Sta. Lucia — 2003 June 11 49. Jeffrey Cariaso, Coca-Cola — 2003 May 18 48. Kenneth Duremdes, Sta. Lucia — 2003 April 6 47. Marlou Aquino, Sta. Lucia — 2003 April 6 46. Dindo Pumaren, Tanduay — 2001 June 20 45. Gerry Esplana, Shell — 2001 March 28 44. Victor Pablo, Mobiline — 2000 September 10 43. Glenn Capacio, Mobiline — 1998 November 27 42. Romy dela Rosa, Sta. Lucia — 1998 October 25 41. Jun Limpot, Sta. Lucia — 1998 April 14<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/09/09/uaap-opening-_up.jpg"/><figcaption>Ronnie Magsanoc (middle), currently a TV analyst for S+A and assistant coach at Meralco, scored his 5,000th point in the PBA as part of Shell on July 24, 1994. He was the 33rd player to achieve the mark. File/George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</figcaption></figure></div>40. Johnny Abarrientos, Alaska — 1998 February 27 39. Pido Jarencio, Gordon&#x27;s Gin — 1997 November 14 38. Alvin Teng, Sunkist — 1996 March 5 37. Bong Hawkins, Alaska — 1996 December 12 36. Vergel Meneses, Sunkist — 1996 June 14 35. Paul Alvarez, San Miguel Beer — 1995 December 19 34. Elmer Cabahug, Pepsi — 1994 November 27 33. Ronnie Magsanoc, Shell — 1994 July 24 32. Ato Agustin, San Miguel Beer — 1994 April 24 31. Jerry Codiñera, Coney Island — 1994 April 8<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/sports/12/15/alvin-patrimonio.jpg"/><figcaption>Four-time MVP Alvin Patrimonio was the 22nd player in PBA history to break through the 5,000-points barrier, accomplishing it with Purefoods on August 25, 1992. File/ABS-CBN Sports</figcaption></figure></div>30. Samboy Lim, San Miguel Beer — 1994 March 22 29. Benjie Paras, Shell — 1994 April 6 28. Nelson Asayton, Swift — 1993 December 3 27. Pongky Alolor, Ginebra San Miguel — 1993 October 26 26. Al Solis, Swift — 1993 August 31 25. Chito Loyzaga, Ginebra San Miguel — 1993 March 3 24. Terry Saldaña, Swift — 1992 November 3 23. Jojo Lastimosa, Alaska — 1992 September 20 22. Alvin Patrimonio, Purefoods — 1992 August 25 21. Rudy Distrito, Ginebra San Miguel — 1991 April 30<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/abs-cbnnews/a_images/topics/tvpatrol/2013june/062213_allanc.jpg"/><figcaption>Allan Caidic, arguably the greatest shooter the Philippines has produced, is the 20th player to hit the 5,000-points mark, doing it with Presto on November 8, 1990. File photo</figcaption></figure></div>20. Allan Caidic, Presto — 1990 November 8 19. Yoyoy Villamin, Alaska — 1990 October 8 18. Manny Victorino, Shell — 1987 August 27 17. Jimmy Manansala, Great Taste — 1986 December 2 16. Ricky Brown, Great Taste — 1986 July 27 15. Abe King, Great Taste — 1985 July 27 14. Arnie Tuadles, Ginebra San Miguel — 1985 November 26 13. Bernie Fabiosa, Crispa — 1984 October 16 12. Manny Paner, San Miguel Beer — 1982 November 13 11. Abet Guidaben, Crispa — 1982 August 10<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/tvpatrol/01/09/arnaiz.jpg"/><figcaption>Francis Arnaiz is the second player after Atoy Co to score 5,000 points in the PBA, achieving the milestone for Toyota on November 27, 1979. Fernando G. Sepe Jr., ABS-CBN News</figcaption></figure></div>10. Lim Eng Beng, U-Tex — 1982 May 9 9. Danny Florencio, Toyota — 1981 September 5 8. Bogs Adornado, U-Tex — 1981 July 18 7. Freddie Hubalde, Crispa — 1981 May 21 6. Ernesto Estrada, Presto — 1981 March 28 5. Philip Cezar, Crispa — 1980 November 18 4. Ramon Fernandez, Toyota — 1980 July 10 3. Robert Jaworski, Toyota — 1980 April 24 2. Francis Arnaiz, Toyota — 1979 November 27 1. Atoy Co, Crispa — 1979 May 17<div>Sources: The Official PBA Annual, Fidel Mangonon III</div><div>For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.</div>

Canaleta joins an elite club that includes not only the best scorers but also players who have shown a commitment to being better at their craft.

Canaleta joins an elite club that includes not only the best scorers but also players who have shown a commitment to being better at their craft.