Powerade Tigers

{{Use Philippine English|date=December 2022}} {{Use mdy dates|date=December 2022}} {{Infobox NBA team |name=Powerade Tigers |logo=Powerade Tigers logo.svg |founded=2002 |history='''Coca-Cola Tigers''' (2002–2010) '''Powerade Tigers''' (2010–2012) |colors='''Coca-Cola Tigers''' {{color box|#C70309}} {{color box|#000000}} {{color box|#FFFFFF}} '''Powerade Tigers''' {{color box|#000000}} {{color box|#7CA3DC}} {{color box|#FFFFFF}} |owner=[[Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc.]] |coach= |championships='''2'''

[[2002 PBA season|2002]] [[2002 PBA All-Filipino Cup|All-Filipino]] [[2003 PBA season|2003]] [[2003 PBA Reinforced Conference|Reinforced]]

5 Finals appearances |ret_nums = '''2''' ([[Kenneth Duremdes|19]], [[Jeffrey Cariaso|22]]) |1_pattern_b= |1_body=FFFFFF|1_shorts=FFFFFF|1_title=Light uniform |2_pattern_b= |2_body=000000|2_shorts=000000|2_title=Dark uniform |dissolved=Sold in 2012 }}

The '''[[Powerade]] Tigers''' were a professional [[basketball]] team that played in the [[Philippine Basketball Association]] from 2002 to 2012. The franchise was owned by [[Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc.]] (CCBPI) when the company acquired Cosmos Bottling Corporation from [[RFM Corporation]]. From 2002 to 2010, the team played as the '''[[Coca-Cola]] Tigers'''. The franchise won two PBA championships, in 2002 and 2003.

==Beginnings==

In 2001, [[RFM Corporation]] sold its subsidiary Cosmos Bottling Corporation, including its [[Pop Cola Panthers|PBA franchise]], to [[Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc.]] (CCBPI), then a subsidiary of [[San Miguel Corporation]] (SMC),

The newly acquired franchise debuted as the [[Coca-Cola]] Tigers beginning the [[2002 PBA season]].

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===2002 season=== In its maiden season, the Tigers failed to capture the first two conferences of the tournament (a third-place finish in the Governor's Cup and a disappointing quarterfinals finish in the Commissioner's Cup), the Tigers surged ahead in the All-Filipino Conference. Bannered by [[Rudy Hatfield]] and [[Jeffrey Cariaso]] after serving time with the national team, Coca-Cola defeated their then-sister team [[San Miguel Beermen|San Miguel]] in the semi-finals to enter their first finals appearance against the [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]].

After losing [[Johnny Abarrientos]] in Game One of the best-of-five series, the Tigers won the next three games to secure their first-ever PBA title. Ironically, the Tigers clinched the series on the first PBA game held on Christmas Day.

===2003 season=== During their second season in the league, Coca-Cola failed to win the championship in the first two conferences. In the All-Filipino Conference, the Tigers blew a 2–0 lead in the best-of-seven series as their counterparts [[Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters|Talk 'N Text]] won the next four games to win the series. In the Invitational tournament, Alaska took revenge on the Tigers, winning the said tournament in three games.

But the Tigers succeeded in the Reinforced Conference. Bannered by former [[Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters|Mobiline]] import Artemus McClary, Coke won against San Miguel in seven grueling games to win their second PBA crown.

McClary was named Best Import of the tournament while Hatfield won the Best Player of the Conference award for the first time in his career.

===2004–05 season=== Coca-Cola failed to return in the Finals in the 2004 Fiesta Conference as they were eliminated by [[Barako Bull Energy Boosters|Red Bull]] in the semi-finals with [[Mark Sanford]] as import.

In the 2004–2005 PBA Philippine Cup, the Tigers struggled after the indefinite suspension of [[Rudy Hatfield]] due to citizenship issues, the acquisition of [[Ali Peek]] and [[John Arigo]] from Alaska in exchange for [[Jeffrey Cariaso]] and [[Reynel Hugnatan]] midway through the tournament and the naming of [[Chot Reyes]] as the head coach of the Philippine National team, the Tigers were eliminated by another sister-team [[Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants|Purefoods]] in the wild-card phase, 2-1.

[[Eric Altamirano]] made his return in the PBA as Coca-Cola's coach in the 2005 Fiesta Conference but the Tigers finished dead last in the tournament, eliminated by [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska]] in the wild-card phase.

===2005–06 season=== During the offseason, the Tigers selected [[Far Eastern University|FEU]] playmaker [[Dennis Miranda|Denok Miranda]] in the first round, Magnolia Ice Cream forward [[Neil Rañeses]] and Montaña Pawnshop's Al Magpayo in the second round in the PBA Rookie Draft while hiring [[Barangay Ginebra Kings|Barangay Ginebra]] assistant [[Binky Favis]] as the team's third head coach in nine months. The Tigers entered the 2005–2006 PBA Fiesta Conference as one of the least contenders. Coca-Cola Tigers finished ninth place in the classification phase and was eliminated by San Miguel in the [[2006 PBA Fiesta Conference Playoffs#Survivor playoffs|Survivor Round]].

In the 2006 PBA Philippine Cup, the Tigers went 7–9 in the classification phase. However, after starting the season 4–0 and 6–2 in the first round, the Tigers lost seven of the last eight games, falling in a tie for fifth place with the [[Barako Bull Energy|Air21 Express]]. Both teams played a one-game match for the final outright quarterfinals berth in the playoffs on May 28 with the Tigers defeating the Express, 97–83. The win gave the Tigers its first quarterfinals berth since the 2004 Fiesta Conference. The Tigers lost to the [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]], 3–1 in the quarterfinals.

===CCBPI sold to The Coca-Cola Company=== In December 2006, [[San Miguel Corporation]] sold its entire stake in [[Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc.]] (CCBPI) back to [[The Coca-Cola Company]].

====2006–07 season==== Months before the start of the season, the Tigers were involved in a three-team trade involving former sister team [[Barangay Ginebra Kings]] and [[Barako Bull Energy|Air21 Express]] in one of the most celebrated and controversial transactions in league history.

In the deal, the Tigers dealt [[Rafi Reavis]], [[Billy Mamaril]] and the rights to [[Rudy Hatfield]] to Ginebra. The Kings sent Aries Dimaunahan and [[Ervin Sotto]], along with future draft picks to Air21 while Coca-Cola received Kalani Ferreria from Brgy. Ginebra, Ryan Bernardo from Air21 and Manny Ramos (initially from Ginebra but was received from Air21 under the revised version of the deal).

During the draft held in Market-Market, Taguig, the Coca-Cola Tigers selected ex-La Salle shooting guard [[Joseph Yeo]] as the third overall pick in the first round. The Tigers then chose FEU hotshot [[R.J. Rizada]] (12th pick), PSBA standout [[M.C. Caceres|Manuel Caceres]] (14th pick), St. Francis of Assisi shooting guard [[Chris Pacana]] (15th pick), [[Barako Bull Energy|Air21 Express]] traded their 2006 second round pick for the Tigers 2007 second round pick that was sealed on the draft day, slotman/center Mike Gavino (16th pick), and ex-Letran guard [[Ronjay Enrile]] (17th pick) in the second round.

At the start of the season, Coca-Cola struggled throughout the conference due to its depleted lineup but had its share of surprising wins over Red Bull and [[Sta. Lucia Realtors|Sta. Lucia]] among others. The Tigers barely made it to the wildcard phase with a 5–13 record.

In the wildcard phase, Coke pulled off a 99–98 come-from-behind win over Alaska on a Denok Miranda buzzer-beating triple. But the Tigers lost their next two games to bow out of contention for the quarterfinals phase.

But prior to the start of the [[2007 PBA Fiesta Conference]], it was announced that the Atlanta-based company will have full control of the franchise, with coaches, players and management staying upon further notice, saying that [[The Coca-Cola Company]] would honor their existing contracts.

On March 23, 2007, team manager [[Allan Caidic]] announced his resignation from his post to allow the Coca-Cola Company to have a free hand in running the team affairs. It was speculated that the move was because of Caidic's loyalty to the former team owner [[Danding Cojuangco|Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco]].

The Tigers won their first two games with [[Anthony Johnson (basketball)|Anthony Johnson]], but soon suffered a series of defeats. Because of these, the Tigers made a change on its lineup. Coca-Cola replaced Johnson with [[Jeff Varem]] and acquired 1998 PBA MVP [[Kenneth Duremdes]], [[Alex Cabagnot]] and [[Ricky Calimag]] from Sta. Lucia in exchange of Denok Miranda, Manny Ramos and future picks. The Tigers finish 7th in the classification phase and was relegated to wildcard phase.

With scoring import Rashad Bell at the helm, Coke beat Purefoods in the first knockout wildcard match, but suffered a monumental 102–101 loss to San Miguel in the last match for the quarterfinals, despite leading, 101–97, with 13 seconds to play.

====2007–08 season==== [[File:Taulava.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Asi Taulava joined the Coca-Cola Tigers in November 2007. He stayed until September 2010, when he was traded to the [[Meralco Bolts]]]]

After a dismal season, Coca-Cola head coach [[Binky Favis]] made some interesting moves that made the Tigers a competitive team during the 33rd season. Looking for a man in the middle and guards to boost its lineup, the Tigers pawned center/forward [[Mark Telan]] from Air21 in exchange for its two 1st round picks in the 2007 draft and signed Egay Echavez in the free agent pool. On draft night, the Tigers picked former Emilio Aguinaldo standout [[Ronjay Buenafe]] as the 11th overall in the 2nd round.

Upon getting Buenafe, the Tigers sent [[Joseph Yeo]] and a 2008 second round pick to the [[Sta. Lucia Realtors]] in exchange for forward [[Mark Isip]] and shooter [[Cesar Catli]].

On the start of the 33rd season, the Tigers won their first game against expansion team the [[Rain or Shine Elasto Painters|Welcoat Dragons]] but then suffered a franchise-worst eight straight losses.

Because of injuries and a string set of setbacks, Coca-Cola took Aries Dimaunahan from Air21. On November 26, the [[Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters|Talk 'N Text Phone Pals]] traded franchise player [[Asi Taulava]] to the Coca-Cola Tigers in exchange for [[Ali Peek]] and a 2008 first round pick. Asi "The Rock" then became Coke's main skipper. He then led his team to a five-game winning streak that was enough to get the Tigers through the wildcard phase with a 7–11 card during the season.

In the wildcard phase, the Tigers eliminated the [[Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters|Talk 'N Text Phone Pals]] and [[Barako Bull Energy|Air21 Express]] to get into the quarterfinals, the lowest-seed to do so. In the quarterfinals, the Tigers ran out of gas as the [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]] swept them in the best-of-3 series, partly due to overfatigue on the part of the Tigers.

Having the second-worst elimination round record, the Tigers, along with the [[Rain or Shine Elasto Painters|Welcoat Dragons]] were allowed to acquire an import {{convert|6|ft|1|in|m|abbr=on}} in height, aside from the import of unrestricted height that the other teams had.

====2009–10 season==== In preparation for the 35th season of the [[Philippine Basketball Association|PBA]], Coca-Cola unloaded several players from their line-up and underwent team-rebuilding process. They traded [[Ronjay Buenafe]] to the Burger King for [[Marvin Cruz]] and [[Chris Ross (basketball)|Chris Ross]]. They traded also traded Aries Dimaunahan and [[M.C. Caceres]] to Barako Bull for [[Ken Bono]]. Another move they made was they settled a trade with the [[Sta. Lucia Realtors]] acquiring [[Dennis Espino]] in exchange of [[Jason Misolas]] and a future draft pick. They then signed free agents Norman Gonzales and [[Larry Rodriguez (basketball)|Larry Rodriguez]].

At the start of the [[2009–10 PBA season|season]], Coca-Cola assigned then-assistant coach [[Kenneth Duremdes]] to his first head coaching duties with the Tigers. After a few games, Duremdes was then assigned as the Team Manager and Assistant Coach [[Bo Perasol]] took over as head coach. After a dismal start in the [[2009-10 PBA Philippine Cup|Philippine Cup]] campaign, the Tigers made a move by getting [[Barako Bull Energy|Burger King]] stalwart [[Gary David]] alongside [[Chico Lanete]], while giving up all-around Guard [[Alex Cabagnot]] and [[Wesley Gonzales]] in a deal.<ref>[http://www.pba.ph/topstories/david-cabagnot-switch-places-1st-deal-2010 David, Cabagnot switch places], PBA.com.ph</ref> After the trade, they then went on to win 4 straight games, but still ended up in the 7th seed of the team standings. The Tigers defeated [[Barako Bull Energy|Burger King]] in their first Wildcard match<ref>[http://www.pba.ph/topstories/coca-cola-arranges-ko-match-vs-ros Coca-Cola arranges KO match vs ROS], PBA.com.ph</ref> before bowing out to the [[Rain or Shine Elasto Painters]] in the next game.<ref>[http://www.pba.ph/topstories/rain-or-shine-continues-climb-nails-qf-slot ROS continues winning ways, climbs for QF], PBA.com.ph</ref>

At the start of the [[2010 PBA Fiesta Conference|Fiesta Cup]], the team was running well as they won three straight games and four of their first five including a win over powerhouse team the [[San Miguel Beermen]].<ref>[http://www.pba.ph/topstories/coca-cola-tigers-scratch-and-claw-early-solo-lead Coke scratch and claw early solo lead], PBA.com.ph</ref> But after a great start, the Tigers then lost their last seven games. They ended their losing streak by winning against the [[Barako Bull Energy Boosters]]. They finished the eliminations with an 8-10 record and advanced to the Wildcard round. They won their knockout match against Sta. Lucia but got eliminated again by Rain or Shine at the conclusion of the wildcards.

==Powerade Tigers (2010–2012)== After finishing the [[2009–10 PBA season|season]] fruitless, [[Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc.]] (CCBPI) announced that they will rechristen the Tigers as the '''[[Powerade]] Tigers''' starting in the [[2010–11 PBA season|2010–2011 season]].<ref>[http://www.gmanews.tv/story/197773/coca-cola-drops-pba-brand-name-for-powerade Coca-Cola drops PBA brand name for Powerade], Rey Joble, GMANews.TV</ref>

===2010–11 season=== With the change of team name, big man [[Asi Taulava]] stated that he would remain and would like to retire with the franchise, and hoped to win a title with the team,<ref name="pbaddicts1">[http://www.pbaddicts.net/news-f147/bolts-want-power-inside-t8935.htm#77890 Bolts want power inside], PBAddicts.net</ref> even though reports circulated that expansion team [[Meralco Bolts]] was interested with the former MVP.<ref name="pbaddicts1"/> Having no first round pick in the [[2010 PBA Draft|draft]], the Tigers used their 18th pick to acquire a [[point guard]] that would strengthen their backcourt.<ref>[http://www.pba.ph/topstories/powerade-tigers-ready-work-their-way-pba-ladder Powerade Tigers ready to work their way up PBA Ladder], PBA.com.ph</ref> On Draft Day, Powerade selected [[Jai Reyes]] of the [[Ateneo de Manila University]] as their 18th pick in the [[2010 PBA Draft|2010 Draft]]. On the same day, Powerade acquired Air21's 6th pick, [[Sean Anthony (basketball)|Sean Michael Anthony]], and [[Ren-Ren Ritualo]] in exchange for future draft picks.<ref>[http://teampilipinas.info/2010/08/pba-draft-baclao-chosen-no1-over-rabeh.html Baclao chosen over Rabeh as 1st overall], TeamPilipinas.info</ref> During the off-season, Powerade did not renew the contracts of four players from the previous year namely [[Cesar Catli]], [[Ricky Calimag]], [[R.J. Rizada]], and [[Marvin Cruz]].<ref>[http://www.inquirer.net/sports/articles/Its-payday-for-Express-rookies.html It's Payday for Express rookies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100902013544/http://inquirer.net/sports/articles/Its-payday-for-Express-rookies.html |date=September 2, 2010}}, Cedelf P. Tupas, Inquirer.net</ref> On September 22, 2010, [[Asi Taulava]] was included in the three-team trade involving the [[Meralco Bolts]] and the [[Barako Bull Energy Boosters]]. Powerade received Barako's [[Robert Reyes]] and Meralco's 2011 and 2012 second-round picks. Barako received Powerade's [[Ken Bono]] and Meralco's [[Beau Belga]], [[Jason Misolas]], and [[Khasim Mirza]]. Meralco then got Powerade's [[Asi Taulava]].<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20100926154118/http://www.pba-online.net/post/powerade-ships-veteran-big-man-asi-to-meralco.html Powerade shifts Taulava to Meralco]}}, PBA-online.net</ref><ref>[http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=615147&publicationSubCategoryId=69 Meralco Draftees figure in new Asi deal], Nelson Beltran, [[Philippine Star|Philstar.com]]</ref>

===2011–12 season: Final season=== After a disappointing season, Powerade began offseason buildup by releasing [[Robert Reyes|Rob Reyes]] and [[Chico Lanete]], then resigning Ricky Calimag and signing free agents [[Alex Crisano]], James Martinez and Rudy Lingganay. In the [[2011 PBA Draft]], Powerade selected [[Smart Gilas|Gilas]] standouts [[JVee Casio]] and [[Marcio Lassiter]], and acquired [[Josh Vanlandingham]] and [[Doug Kramer]] through trades. JVee Casio however was injured as the season began and debuted a few weeks later.

The team finished with 6 wins and 8 losses and ranked 8th. With [[Gary David]] averaging almost 30 points per game during the playoffs, they had managed to beat the [[B-Meg Llamados]], the 1st seeded team in two games. They beat the [[Yeng Guiao]]-led [[Rain or Shine Elasto Painters]] in the semifinals in seven games. They enter the finals with a heavy underdog tag against the [[Chot Reyes]]-mentored [[Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters]]. Without JVee Casio in game 1, they lost against the Texters by a score of 116–100. In game 2, they lost, 106–92. In game 3, they lost in a score of 133–126. In game 4, they won by a score of 100–97. In game 5, they lost against the Texters by a score of 110–101, thus finishing the 2nd place in the Philippine Cup and Talk 'n Text becoming the champion.

Before the start of [[2012 PBA Commissioner's Cup|Commissioner's Cup]], the [[Petron Blaze Boosters]] was interested with the Powerade's 2011 4th overall pick Marcio Lassiter who was one of the instrumental in Powerade's Cinderella run to the finals of the Philippine Cup. Their first offer were [[Nonoy Baclao]], and [[Rey Guevarra]] in exchange for Marcio Lassiter. But on February 20, 2012, PBA vetoed the controversial trade.<ref>[http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/pba-vetoes-lassiter-trade-to-petron PBA vetoes Lassiter trade to Petron], Interaksyon.com/interaktv</ref>

At the start of the Commissioner's Cup, the team acquired [[Dwayne Jones (basketball player)|Dwayne Jones]] as an import and lead them to a 4 wins and 5 losses. They tied with and got eliminated by [[Meralco Bolts]], by a score of 102–98 on the knock-out game for 6th place. The team finished 7th place.

After the disappointing conference for both Powerade (4–5) and Petron (3–6), Powerade rookie star Marcio Lassiter is again on the trade bloc with Petron. Finally on April 20, 2012, the Philippine Basketball Association approved the trade in which Powerade sent Marcio Lassiter and [[Celino Cruz]] to Petron for Rey Guevarra, [[Rabeh Al-Hussaini]], and [[Lordy Tugade]].<ref>[http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/pba-approves-lassiter-to-petron-deal-powerade-happy-with-trade PBA approves Lassiter-to-Petron deal; Powerade ‘happy with trade’] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120423014800/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/pba-approves-lassiter-to-petron-deal-powerade-happy-with-trade |date=April 23, 2012}}, Interaksyon.com/interaktv</ref>

On May 1, 2012, another controversial trade was vetoed by the PBA which will send [[Doug Kramer]] to [[Barako Bull Energy]] in exchange for [[Jondan Salvador]]. On May 5, 2012, the revised trade which will send Doug Kramer to Barako Bull Energy in exchange for Jondan Salvador plus its 2012 1st round pick from Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters was accepted by the PBA.<ref>http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/pba-approves-pena-trade-vetoes-kramer-salvador-deal PBA approves Peña trade, vetoes Kramer-Salvador deal, Interaksyon.com/interaktv</ref><ref>http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/kramer-psyched-to-join-barako-bull Kramer psyched to join Barako Bull, Interaksyon.com/interaktv</ref>

On the Governor's Cup, the team acquired [[Rashad McCants]] and become a favored import over to his counterpart imports but gave the team a disappointing 2-losing streak at the start of the Governor's cup. He is replaced by [[Omar Sneed]] and gave the team a 4-winning streak but later suffered a 3-losing streak, despite a need of 1 more win to book a semi-finals ticket. Because of this, they advanced to the 6th-seed playoffs. They won their knockout match against Barako Bull Energy but got eliminated again by Meralco Bolts.

===Disbandment and sale to GlobalPort=== During the semifinal round of the [[2011–12 PBA Philippine Cup|2011–12 Philippine Cup]], rumors surfaced that the team would be sold back to [[San Miguel Corporation]] (SMC). This was allegedly due to an agreement between SMC and [[The Coca-Cola Company]] (the parent company of [[Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc.]] (CCBPI)) that SMC will have the [[right of first refusal]] in the event the team would be put up for sale. The buyback by SMC did not materialize.

On February 17, 2012, JB Baylon resigns as a Powerade governor. Speculations as to the reasons of his resignation was that he was the alleged source of the rumors of the franchise's sale and the controversial trade proposal of Marcio Lassiter. CCBPI wrote the PBA to advise the appointment of Ronald Asuncion as alternate governor.<ref>[http://sports.inquirer.net/33289/powerade-franchise-back-with-san-miguel Powerade franchise back with San Miguel, Sports.inquirer.net]</ref><ref>[http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/top-exec-baylon-out-as-powerade-governor Top exec Baylon out as Powerade governor], Interaksyon.com/interaktv</ref>

On May 1, 2012, rumors surfaced that CCBPI will leave the PBA because of the two recent controversial trading of its marquee players to other teams.<ref>http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/is-coca-cola-bowing-out-of-the-pba Is Coca-Cola bowing out of the PBA?, Interaksyon.com/interaktv</ref>

On July 30, 2012, CCBPI announced the sale of the Powerade Tigers to Sultan 900, Inc. which is owned and represented by its chairman and CEO Michael "Mikee" Romero.<ref>[http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/267452/sports/basketball/pba-powerade-franchise-sold-to-mikee-romero-owned-sultan-900-inc PBA: Powerade franchise sold to Mikee Romero-owned Sultan 900 Inc.], GMA News Online, July 30, 2012</ref><ref>[http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/goodbye-tigers-coca-cola-sells-powerade-pba-franchise-to-mikee-romero Goodbye Tigers: Coca-Cola sells Powerade PBA franchise to Mikee Romero] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120901094429/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/goodbye-tigers-coca-cola-sells-powerade-pba-franchise-to-mikee-romero |date=September 1, 2012}}, InterAKTV, July 30, 2012</ref><ref>[http://www.philstar.com/SportsArticle.aspx?articleId=833179&publicationSubCategoryId=69&keyword= Mikee takes over Powerade], Nelson Beltran, [[The Philippine Star]], July 31, 2012</ref> The PBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale during a special board meeting on August 17, 2012. The team was renamed as the '''[[GlobalPort Batang Pier]]'''.<ref>[http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/globalport-officially-accepted-as-newest-member-of-the-pba GlobalPort officially accepted as newest member of the PBA] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120821002628/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/globalport-officially-accepted-as-newest-member-of-the-pba |date=August 21, 2012 }}, Rey Joble, InterAKTV, August 17, 2012</ref><ref>[http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/270163/sports/basketball/pba-sale-of-powerade-tigers-franchise-to-romero-group-approved PBA: Sale of Powerade Tigers franchise to Romero group approved], GMA News Online, August 17, 2012</ref>

==Final roster== {{PBA roster header | team=Powerade Tigers }}  {{player2 | num = 2 | first = Rabeh | last = Al-Hussaini | pos = C | ft = 6 | in = 7 | lbs = 240 | college = Ateneo | nat = PHI }} {{player2 | num = 3 | first = James | last = Martinez | dab = basketball | pos = G | ft = 5 | in = 10 | lbs = 170 | college = UE | nat = PHI | note = R }} {{player2 | num = 4 | first = Rudy | last = Lingganay | pos = G | ft = 5 | in = 10 | lbs = 170 | college = UE | nat = PHI | note = R }} {{player2 | num = 5 | first = Jondan | last = Salvador | pos = F | ft = 6 | in = 3 | lbs = 210 | college = Benilde | nat = PHI }} {{player2 | num = 7 | first = Rey | last = Guevarra | pos = F | ft = 6 | in = 3 | lbs = 175 | college = Letran | nat = PHI }} {{player2 | num = 8 | first = Francis | last = Allera | pos = F | ft = 6 | in = 3 | lbs = 180 | college = UST | nat = PHI |}} {{player2 | num = 10 | first = Sean | last = Anthony | dab = basketball | pos = F | ft = 6 | in = 4 | lbs = 200 | college = McGill | nat = CAN }} {{player2 | num = 15 | first = Lordy | last = Tugade | pos = GF | ft = 6 | in = 3 | lbs = 184 | college = National-U | nat = PHI }} {{player2 | num = 17 | first = Rommel | last = Adducul | pos = C | ft = 6 | in = 6 | lbs = 225 | college = San Sebastian | nat = PHI |}} {{player2 | num = 20 | first = Gary | last = David | pos = G | ft = 6 | in = 1 | lbs = 180 | college = Lyceum | nat = PHI | note = C }} {{player2 | num = 22 | first = Josh | last = Vanlandingham | pos = GF | ft = 6 | in = 4 | lbs = 205 | college = Pacific Lutheran | nat = USA |}} {{player2 | num = 24 | first = Ricky | last = Calimag | pos = F | ft = 6 | in = 4 | lbs = 210 | college = San Beda | nat = PHI |}} {{player2 | num = 33 | first = Nic | last = Belasco | pos = F | ft = 6 | in = 6 | lbs = 210 | college = Notre Dame (MD) | nat = USA }} {{player2 | num = 34| first = William | last = Antonio | pos = F | ft = 6 | in = 3 | lbs = 190 | college = Chaminade | nat = USA | note = C}} {{player2 | num = 42| first = JVee | last = Casio | pos = G | ft = 5 | in = 10 | lbs = 175 | college = De La Salle | nat = PHI | note = R }} {{player2 | num = 43 | first = Alex | last = Crisano | pos = C | ft = 6 | in = 7 | lbs = 240 | college = Brooklyn College | nat = USA | note = IN | inj = yes }}

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===Final depth chart=== {{Basketball depth chart |line_color = 000000 |alt_color = 7CA3DC |label_color = FFFFFF |starter_c = Omar Sneed |starter_pf = Jondan Salvador |starter_sf = Sean Anthony |starter_sg = Gary David |starter_pg = JVee Casio |bench 1_c = Rabeh Al-Hussaini |bench 1_pf = William Antonio |bench 1_sf = Josh Vanlandingham |bench 1_sg = Rey Guevarra |bench 1_pg = Rudy Lingganay |bench 2_c = Alex Crisano |bench 2_pf = Ricky Calimag |bench 2_sf = Francis Allera |bench 2_sg = Lordy Tugade |bench 2_pg = James Martinez |bench 3_c = Rommel Adducul |bench 3_pf = |bench 3_sf = |bench 3_sg = |bench 3_pg = }}

==Head coaches== {| class="wikitable" |+ style="{{PBA color cell|Powerade Tigers|border=2}}" | Powerade Tigers head coaches |- ! rowspan="2"| Name ! rowspan="2"| Start ! rowspan="2"| End ! rowspan="2"| Seasons ! colspan="4"| Overall record ! rowspan="2"| Best finish |- ! W !! L !! PCT !! G |- | '''[[Chot Reyes]]''' || 2002 || 2004 || 3 || 91 || 47 || {{Winning percentage|91|47}} || 138 || Champions |- | '''[[Biboy Ravanes]]''' || 2004 || 2005 || 1 || 15 || 25 || {{Winning percentage|15|25}} || 40 || Wildcard |- | '''[[Eric Altamirano]]''' || 2005 || 2005 || 1 || 7 || 11 || {{Winning percentage|7|11}} || 18 || Wildcard |- | '''[[Binky Favis]]''' || 2005 || 2008 || 4 || 42 || 62 || {{Winning percentage|42|62}} || 104 || Quarterfinals |- | '''[[Kenneth Duremdes]]''' || 2008 || 2009 || 1 || 14 || 21 || {{Winning percentage|14|21}} || 35 || Wildcard |- | '''[[Bo Perasol]]''' || 2009 || 2012 || 3 || 34 || 47 || {{Winning percentage|34|47}} || 81 || Finals |}

==Season-by-season records== {{main|List of Powerade Tigers seasons}} :''Records from the 2011–12 PBA season:'' {|class=wikitable style="text-align:center;" |- ! rowspan="2"|[[List of PBA conferences|Conf.]] !! rowspan="2"|Team name !!colspan=4| Elimination round !!colspan=2| Playoffs |- ! Finish !! W !! L !! PCT !! Stage !! Results |- |[[2011–12 PBA Philippine Cup|PHI]] ||rowspan=3 style="{{PBA color cell|Powerade Tigers|border=2}}" | '''Powerade Tigers''' || 8th/10 || 6 || 8 || .429 ||Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals || Powerade def. [[B-Meg Llamados|B-Meg]]** 97–88, 131–122 (OT) Powerade 4, [[Rain or Shine Elasto Painters|Rain or Shine]] 3 [[Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters|Talk 'N Text]] 4, Powerade 1 |- |[[2012 PBA Commissioner's Cup|COM]] || 7th/10 || 4 || 5 || .444 || 6th-seed playoff || [[Meralco Bolts|Meralco]] 102, Powerade 98* |- |[[2012 PBA Governors Cup|GOV]] || 8th/10 || 4 || 5 || .444 || 1st elim. playoff 2nd elim. playoff || Powerade 99, [[Barako Bull Energy|Barako Bull]] 95* [[Meralco Bolts|Meralco]] 94, Powerade 86* |- !colspan=3|Total elimination round !! 14 || 18 || .438 !!colspan=2|1 semifinal appearances |- !colspan=3|Total playoffs !! 7 !! 7 !! .500 !!colspan=2|1 Finals appearances |- !colspan=3|Total 2011–12 !! 21 !! 25 !! .457 !!colspan=2|0 championships |- !colspan=3|Total franchise !! 216 !! 239 !! .475 !!colspan=2|2 championships |}*one-game playoffs **team had the twice-to-beat advantage

===Retired numbers=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | colspan="4" style="{{PBA color cell| Powerade Tigers |border=2}}" | '''Powerade Tigers retired number''' |- ! style="{{PBA color cell2|Powerade Tigers|border=2}}" | N° ! style="{{PBA color cell2|Powerade Tigers|border=2}}" |Player ! style="{{PBA color cell2|Powerade Tigers|border=2}}" |Position ! style="{{PBA color cell2|Powerade Tigers|border=2}}" |Tenure |- | '''19''' || [[Kenneth Duremdes]] || [[Small forward|SF]] || 2007-2008{{ref label|Note1|a|a}} |- | '''22''' || [[Jeffrey Cariaso]] || [[Shooting guard|SG]] || 2002-2005 |}

* {{note label|Note1|a|a}} – Poweade retired the jersey number of Duremdes on March 23, 2012, before a Powerade–Alaska game.<ref> [https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/249194/no-more-comeback-for-duremdes-powerade-to-retire-his-jersey/story/], JVP/KG, GMA News, February 23, 2012</ref>

==Awards==

===Individual awards=== {| class=wikitable |- ! style="{{PBA color cell| Powerade Tigers|border=2}}" | Finals MVP ! style="{{PBA color cell| Powerade Tigers|border=2}}" | PBA Best Player of the Conference ! style="{{PBA color cell| Powerade Tigers|border=2}}" | PBA All-Defensive Team |- | valign="top" | * [[Rudy Hatfield]] ([[2002 PBA All-Filipino Cup|2002 All-Filipino]]) * [[Jeffrey Cariaso]] ([[2003 PBA Reinforced Conference|2003 Reinforced]]) | valign="top" | * Jeffrey Cariaso ([[2002 PBA All-Filipino Cup|2002 All-Filipino]]) * Rudy Hatfield ([[2003 PBA Reinforced Conference|2003 Reinforced]]) * [[Gary David]] ([[2011-12 PBA Philippine Cup|2011-12 Philippine]]) | valign="top" | * Rudy Hatfield ([[2002 PBA season|2002]], [[2003 PBA season|2003]]) * [[Johnny Abarrientos]] ([[2004-05 PBA season|2004-05]]) * [[Asi Taulava]] ([[2008-09 PBA season|2008-09]]) |- ! style="{{PBA color cell| Powerade Tigers|border=2}}" | PBA Mythical First Team ! style="{{PBA color cell| Powerade Tigers|border=2}}" | PBA Mythical Second Team ! style="{{PBA color cell| Powerade Tigers|border=2}}" | PBA Most Improved Player |- | valign="top" | * Jeffrey Cariaso ([[2002 PBA season|2002]], [[2003 PBA season|2003]]) * Rudy Hatfield ([[2003 PBA season|2003]]) * Asi Taulava ([[2007-08 PBA season|2007-08]], [[2008-09 PBA season|2008-09]]) * Gary David ([[2011-12 PBA season|2011-12]]) | valign="top" | * Johnny Abarrientos ([[2003 PBA season|2003]]) * Asi Taulava ([[2009-10 PBA season|2009-10]]) | valign="top" | * [[Rafi Reavis]] ([[2003 PBA season|2003]]) |- ! style="{{PBA color cell| Powerade Tigers|border=2}}" | PBA Best Import |- | valign="top" | * [[Tee McClary]] ([[2003 PBA Reinforced Conference|2003 Reinforced]]) |}

===PBA Press Corps individual awards=== {| class=wikitable |- ! style="{{PBA color cell| Powerade Tigers|border=2}}" | Baby Dalupan Coach of the Year ! style="{{PBA color cell| Powerade Tigers|border=2}}" | Defensive Player of the Year |- | valign="top" | * [[Chot Reyes]] ([[2002 PBA season|2002]], [[2003 PBA season|2003]]) | valign="top" | * Rudy Hatfield ([[2003 PBA season|2003]]) |- ! style="{{PBA color cell| Powerade Tigers|border=2}}" | Mr. Quality Minutes ! style="{{PBA color cell| Powerade Tigers|border=2}}" | All-Rookie Team |- | valign="top" | * Ato Morano ([[2002 PBA season|2002]]) | valign="top" | * [[Denok Miranda]] ([[2005-06 PBA season|2005-06]]) * [[Ronjay Buenafe]] ([[2007-08 PBA season|2007-08]]) * [[Sean Anthony (basketball)|Sean Anthony]] ([[2010-11 PBA season|2010-11]]) * [[JVee Casio]] ([[2011-12 PBA season|2011-12]]) |}

===All-Star weekend=== {| class=wikitable |- ! style="{{PBA color cell| Powerade Tigers|border=2}}" | Three-point shootout ! style="{{PBA color cell| Powerade Tigers|border=2}}" | All-Star selection |- | valign="top" | * [[William Antonio]] ([[2006 PBA All-Star Weekend|2006]]) * [[Mark Macapagal]] ([[2010 PBA All-Star Weekend|2010]], [[2011 PBA All-Star Weekend|2011]]) | valign="top" | '''2003''' * Jeffrey Cariaso * Rudy Hatfield '''2004''' * Jeffrey Cariaso * Rudy Hatfield '''2005''' * [[Billy Mamaril]] '''2006''' * [[John Arigo]] * [[Ali Peek]] '''2007''' * John Arigo '''2008''' * [[Nic Belasco]] * Asi Taulava '''2009''' * Asi Taulava '''2010''' * Asi Taulava '''2012''' * JVee Casio * Gary David |}

==Players of note==

===PBA's 40th anniversary all-time team===  * [[Johnny Abarrientos]] – 1996 PBA MVP. Member of the Tigers 2002 and 2003 championship teams and the PBA all time steals leader. * [[Kenneth Duremdes]] – The 1998 Most Valuable Player. Acquired in 2007 Fiesta Conference from Sta. Lucia with [[Alex Cabagnot]] and [[Ricky Calimag]] in exchange of [[Dennis Miranda]], Manny Ramos and Coke's 2008 second round pick. * [[Asi Taulava]] – The 2003 Most Valuable Player. Acquired in the 2007-08 Philippine Cup from Talk 'N Text in exchange for [[Ali Peek]] and a 2008 first-round draft pick.

===Other notable players===  * [[Freddie Abuda]] – multiple Defensive Player of the Year awardee. * [[William Antonio]] – member of the Tigers championship teams and the longest tenured player in franchise history. Played from 2002 to 2007 and from 2009 to 2012. * [[John Arigo]] – multiple time All-Star, member of the Tigers from 2005 to 2008. * [[Jeffrey Cariaso]] – Member of the Tigers 2002 and 2003 championship teams, named Finals MVP of the 2003 Reinforced Conference. * [[JVee Casio]] – member of the 2011-12 Tigers as a rookie that went to the Finals in the Philippine Cup. * [[Gary David]] – Best Player of the 2011-12 PBA Philippine Cup and led the team to a Finals appearance as an 8th seed, Member of PBA's 5,000 point club, and 3-Time PBA Scoring Champion from 2009–10 season to 2011–12. * [[Rudy Hatfield]] – Member of the Tigers 2002 and 2003 championship teams, named Best Player of the 2003 Reinforced Conference. * [[Edward Juinio]] – Tigers' center during their 2002 and 2003 championship runs. * [[Doug Kramer]] – played for the Tigers in the 2011-12 season. Became a member of that year's All-Defensive Team. * [[Marcio Lassiter]] – played as a rookie for the Tigers in 2011-12. The all-time leader in three-point field goals made. * [[Billy Mamaril]] – played for Coke in the 2005–06 PBA season. * [[Ali Peek]] – Member of PBA's 5,000 point club, Tigers' center from 2004–05 season to 2007–08. * [[Rafi Reavis]] – one of the team's first-ever draft choice in 2002, member of the 2002 and 2003 championship teams.

===Imports===  *Bryant Basemore – played in 2002 Commissioner's Cup *Rashad Bell #3 – played in 2007 Fiesta Conference *Torraye Braggs #21 – played in 2002 Commissioner's Cup *Calvin Cage #10 – played in 2008 Fiesta Conference, played only one game at the Tigers before getting injured *Alex Carcamo #30 – played in the 2005–06 Fiesta Conference *Russell Carter #2 – played in 2011 Commissioner's Cup *Donald Copeland #4 – played in 2008 Fiesta Conference *Carlos Daniel #21 – played in 2002 *[[Brandon Dean]] #1 – played for 2008 Fiesta Conference *[[Jason Dixon]] #42 – played in 2008 Fiesta Conference *[[Rosell Ellis]] #26 – played in the 2002 Governors Cup *George "Gee" Gervin, Jr. #1 – played in 2008 Fiesta Conference, son of former NBA great George Gervin Sr. *[[Ron Hale]] #22 – played in 2002 *Bakari Hendrix #23 – played only one game at the Tigers in 2005 Fiesta Conference before getting injured *Darell Johns #35 – played in 2005 Fiesta Conference *Anthony Johnson #23 – played for the 1st nine games of 2007 Fiesta Conference *[[Dwayne Jones (basketball player)|Dwayne Jones]] #21 – played in the 2012 Commissioner's Cup *[[Rashad McCants]] #32 – played only first two games in the 2012 Governors Cup *[[Artemus McClary]] #20 – named Best Import of the 2003 Reinforced Conference, led Tigers to the title of the said conference *James Penny #23 – played in 2009 PBA Fiesta Conference *Chris Porter #4 – played in 2012 Governor's Cup *Jaja Richards # – played in 2004 Fiesta Conference *[[Mark Sanford (basketball)|Mark Sanford]] #3 – played in 2004 Fiesta Conference *[[Omar Sneed]] #11 – last import; played in the 2012 Governors Cup *[[James Sullinger]] #0 – played in 2009 PBA Fiesta Conference *[[Omar Thomas]] #33 – played in 2005-06 Fiesta Conference *[[Jeff Varem]] #91 – played in 2007 Fiesta Conference *Fred Williams #22 – played in 2002 Governors'& Commissioner's Cup *John Williamson #45 – played in 2010 Fiesta Conference *Martin Zeno #3 – played in 2011 Commissioner's Cup

==References== {{Reflist}}

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