Magnolia Hotshots
Magnolia Hotshots
The Magnolia Hotshots are a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The team is one of the most successful franchises in the league's history, having won multiple championships. The team is owned by San Miguel Corporation, one of the largest and most diversified conglomerates in the Philippines.
History[edit | edit source]
The team was founded in 1988 as the Purefoods Hotdogs. Over the years, the team has undergone several name changes due to sponsorship deals, including Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs, Purefoods Chunkee Giants, and B-Meg Llamados. In 2014, the team was renamed the Star Hotshots, and in 2017, it adopted its current name, the Magnolia Hotshots.
Achievements[edit | edit source]
The Magnolia Hotshots have won numerous PBA championships, including the prestigious PBA Grand Slam in 2014, where they won all three conference titles in a single season. The team has also produced several Most Valuable Player (MVP) awardees and has been home to many of the league's top players.
Team Colors and Mascot[edit | edit source]
The team's colors are blue, white, and red. The team's mascot is a hotdog named "Hotshot," which reflects the team's original name and its association with the Purefoods brand.
Notable Players[edit | edit source]
Some of the notable players who have played for the Magnolia Hotshots include:
Coaches[edit | edit source]
The team has been coached by several prominent figures in Philippine basketball, including:
Home Arena[edit | edit source]
The Magnolia Hotshots play their home games at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and the Mall of Asia Arena. These venues are among the largest and most modern sports facilities in the Philippines.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Philippine Basketball Association
- San Miguel Corporation
- James Yap
- Marc Pingris
- Smart Araneta Coliseum
- Mall of Asia Arena
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