The next ten names for the PBA Greatest Players list have been announced, and I got 9 out of 10 right!

Looking at the numbers, we can see which eras had a few dominant teams and which had a more even playing field.

JOSE ANTONIO YTURRI 1986 DIRECT HIRE - MAGNOLIA (SAN MIGUEL) DLSU GREEN ARCHERS 1986 - 1992

ROBERTO JOSE 1989 PBA DRAFT RD 1 | 6TH OVERALL - SAN MIGUEL UST GROWLING TIGERS 1989 - 2000 MOST VALUABLE PLAYER | NONE BEST PLAYER OF...

RODESENDO GOMEZ 1991 PBA DRAFT RD 2 | 11TH OVERALL - ALASKA UNIV OF CEBU WEBMASTERS 1991 - 2000 MOST VALUABLE PLAYER | NONE BEST PLAYER...

Billy Ray Bates remains arguably the most electrifying import in league history—a cultural icon who left a slam-dunking legacy that still echoes through Philippine basketball lore.

GREGORIO "JOY" DIONISIO 1975 PIONEER ADAMSON SOARING FALCONS 1975 - 1983 MOST VALUABLE PLAYER | NONE BEST PLAYER OF THE CONFERENCE | NONE...

ELMER REYES 1986 DIRECT HIRE - SAN MIGUEL SAN BEDA RED LIONS 1986 - 1992 MOST VALUABLE PLAYER | NONE BEST PLAYER OF THE CONFERENCE | NONE...

JEFFREY GRAVES 1986 DIRECT HIRE - SAN MIGUEL ANGELES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION (AUF) GREAT DANES 1986 - 1993 MOST VALUABLE PLAYER | NONE BEST...

Freddie Hubalde was the quintessential scorer who thrived in the shadows of loaded lineups—and then proved he could shine just as brightly on his own.

Philip Cezar was the perfect complement to the offensive firepower of the legendary Crispa teams.

A founding player in the PBA’s inaugural 1975 season, Atoy Co quickly became one of its brightest lights.

RODOLFO SORIANO 1975 PIONEER UE RED WARRIORS 1975 - 1983 MOST VALUABLE PLAYER | NONE BEST PLAYER OF THE CONFERENCE | NONE MYTHICAL FIVE |...

2002 PBA DRAFT RD 1 | 2ND OVERALL - COCA-COLA COPPIN STATE EAGLES 2002 - PRESENT MOST VALUABLE PLAYER | NONE BEST PLAYER OF THE...

2011 PBA DRAFT RD 1 | 5TH OVERALL - SHOPINAS (TRADED TO B-MEG) FEU TAMARAWS 2011 - PRESENT MOST VALUABLE PLAYER | NONE BEST PLAYER OF THE...

TITO VARELA 1976 DIRECT HIRE - CRISPA UE RED WARRIORS 1976 - 1985 MOST VALUABLE PLAYER | NONE BEST PLAYER OF THE CONFERENCE | NONE...

Bogs Adornado was the PBA’s original scoring machine.

Nicknamed "El Presidente," Ramon Fernandez is widely regarded as the most complete player in PBA history.

1986 DIRECT HIRE - SAN MIGUEL DLSU GREEN ARCHERS 1986 - 1990 MOST VALUABLE PLAYER | NONE BEST PLAYER OF THE CONFERENCE | NONE MYTHICAL...

They called him "Big Game James" for a reason—when the stakes were highest, James Yap delivered.

Nicknamed “The Director”, Calma orchestrated the San Miguel dynasty of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s with calm precision and veteran savvy.

Alberto "Abet" Guidaben carved out a storied two-decade career built on consistency, quiet dominance, and championship pedigree.

No player took flight quite like Samboy Lim, whose fearless drives, mid-air acrobatics, and relentless energy made him a fan favorite and a Philippine basketball icon.

Ato Agustin quickly exploded onto the scene with his explosive drives and fearless scoring—earning him the nickname "The Atom Bomb."