Chris Javier
No. 28 – TNT Tropang Giga | |
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Position | Power forward / Center |
League | PBA |
Personal information | |
Born | Biñan, Laguna, Philippines | December 6, 1992
Nationality | Filipino |
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | San Beda College |
College | University of the East |
PBA draft | 2016 Round: 2 / Pick: 5th overall |
Selected by the Star Hotshots | |
Playing career | 2016–present |
Career history | |
2016–2017 | Star Hotshots |
2017–2019 | Blackwater Elite |
2020–present | TNT Tropang Giga |
Career highlights and awards | |
Christopher Joyce Fernando Javier (born December 6, 1992) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the TNT Tropang Giga of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).[1] He was drafted 5th overall by Star in the 2016 PBA draft.[2]
Early life[]
The young Javier learned the rudiments of the game of basketball when he participated in a camp held by former PBA player Ed Cordero sometime in 2005. A year later, he was recruited by the San Beda Red Cubs, which he helped win more championships in the high school division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.[3] When it was time for him to move to college, he planned to enroll at De La Salle University with fellow Red Cub Alfonzo Gotladera but was advised to play elsewhere to avoid playing in the shadow of his teammate.[4]
Collegiate career[]
Javier played his entire five-year collegiate career for the UE Red Warriors in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. He posted career averages of 7.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in 22.6 minutes, playing a total of 68 games.[5]
He started turning heads during his sophomore year after averaging 10.6 points and 6.9 rebounds, an improvement from his rookie numbers of 4.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.[4] In the same season, he hit back-to-back game winners — first against UP and then against five-peat seeking Ateneo de Manila.[6]
PBA D-League[]
Javier had an impressive stint with Racal Tile Masters in the PBA D-League.[7]
Professional career[]
Javier was drafted fifth overall in the 2016 PBA draft by the Star Hotshots.
On September 10, 2017, Javier, along with Allein Maliksi, was traded to the Blackwater Elite for Kyle Pascual and Riego Gamalinda.[8]
On September 18, 2020, he signed with the TNT KaTropa.[9]
PBA career statistics[]
Legend | |||||
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GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
As of the end of 2020 season[10]
Season-by-season averages[]
Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2016–17 | Star | 16 | 4.7 | .364 | .000 | .800 | .6 | .3 | .0 | .2 | 1.3 |
2017–18 | Blackwater | 18 | 6.0 | .455 | .182 | .600 | 1.0 | .3 | .2 | .1 | 1.9 |
2019 | 20 | 13.1 | .358 | .321 | .708 | 2.4 | .5 | .2 | .2 | 4.2 | |
Career | 54 | 8.3 | .382 | .250 | .706 | 1.4 | .4 | .1 | .1 | 2.6 |
International[]
Javier suited up for the Philippine national team that competed in the 2016 FIBA Asia Challenge in Tehran. He averaged 3.6 points, 0.8 rebound, and 9.1 minutes in the five games that he played.[11]
References[]
- ^ "Christopher Royce Javier - UE Red Warriors". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on September 6, 2017. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ Lintag, Paul (October 30, 2016). "Second generation Ael Banal is top pick of regular PBA Draft". ABS-CBN Sports.
- ^ Dy, Richard. "Star rookie Javier recalls journey from casual fan to making the PBA". Fox Sports. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ a b Olivares, Rick. "UE's Chris Javier dreams overtime for his college career". Philstar.com. The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ^ "Christopher Javier Player Profile". PBA-Online. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ "UAAP: Lowly UE upsets defending champs Ateneo on buzzer-beater". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ "Daquioag, Javier, Reyes declare for PBA Draft". Inquirer.net. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ Leongson, Randolph B. (September 10, 2017). "Hotshots send Maliksi to Elite in 4-player trade". INQUIRER.net.
- ^ "TnT picks up Chris Javier from free agent ranks to fill Kelly void". Spin.ph.
- ^ [1] Real GM
- ^ "Christopher Joyce JAVIER (PHI)'s profile". FIBA.com. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- 1992 births
- Living people
- Basketball players from Laguna (province)
- Centers (basketball)
- People from Biñan
- Philippines men's national basketball team players
- Filipino men's basketball players
- Power forwards (basketball)
- San Beda University alumni
- Magnolia Hotshots players
- UE Red Warriors men's basketball players
- Magnolia Hotshots draft picks
- TNT Tropang Giga players
- Filipino men's 3x3 basketball players
- PBA 3x3 players