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PBA great Samboy Lim passes away
PBA great Samboy Lim passes away
ABS-CBN News
Published Dec 23, 2023 10:27 PM PHT
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Updated Dec 24, 2023 12:05 AM PHT
(2ND UPDATE) Philippine Basketball Association legend Avelino "Samboy" Lim Jr. passed away on Saturday, his family said.
(2ND UPDATE) Philippine Basketball Association legend Avelino "Samboy" Lim Jr. passed away on Saturday, his family said.
He was 61.
He was 61.
His death was announced on his official Facebook page, two days before Christmas Day.
His death was announced on his official Facebook page, two days before Christmas Day.
"Our Hearts are broken 💔💔💔💔💔 Today, December 23, 2023, our dearly beloved Samboy passed away peacefully," his Facebook page statement said.
"Our Hearts are broken 💔💔💔💔💔 Today, December 23, 2023, our dearly beloved Samboy passed away peacefully," his Facebook page statement said.
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Lim known as "The Skywalker," died while under care at the Medical City where he was given his last rites.
Lim known as "The Skywalker," died while under care at the Medical City where he was given his last rites.
"During his final moments at the Medical City, he was tenderly cared for by Lelen, Jamie, Johannes, sister Malou, nephews AP, Alby & wife Kates, best friends: Allan Caidic & Robert Evangelista," his family said.
"During his final moments at the Medical City, he was tenderly cared for by Lelen, Jamie, Johannes, sister Malou, nephews AP, Alby & wife Kates, best friends: Allan Caidic & Robert Evangelista," his family said.
"Please pray for Samboy. He needs our prayers as we commend his soul to the loving arms of our Lord God. Please have mercy on Samboy and grant him everlasting peace," his Facebook page said.
"Please pray for Samboy. He needs our prayers as we commend his soul to the loving arms of our Lord God. Please have mercy on Samboy and grant him everlasting peace," his Facebook page said.
In November 2014, Lim collapsed after seeing action in an exhibition game at the Ynares Center in Pasig City.
In November 2014, Lim collapsed after seeing action in an exhibition game at the Ynares Center in Pasig City.
He lost consciousness and was rushed to a hospital where he fell into a comatose state.
He lost consciousness and was rushed to a hospital where he fell into a comatose state.
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Lim was later brought home where he continued to receive treatment.
Lim was later brought home where he continued to receive treatment.
The Skywalker was one of the most beloved basketball players in the 1980s and 90s due to his high leaping abilities that enabled him to dish out acrobatic shots and hang-time moves punctuated with slam dunks.
The Skywalker was one of the most beloved basketball players in the 1980s and 90s due to his high leaping abilities that enabled him to dish out acrobatic shots and hang-time moves punctuated with slam dunks.
Lim spent most of his playing years with the San Miguel Beermen, where he won nine PBA titles.
Lim spent most of his playing years with the San Miguel Beermen, where he won nine PBA titles.
He was a five-time PBA All Star, a PBA Grand Slam champion, and was included in the league's 25 greatest players.
He was a five-time PBA All Star, a PBA Grand Slam champion, and was included in the league's 25 greatest players.
His high flying, exciting style of play, however, came with a price as he sustained injuries in numerous falls. This cost him his chance to win a Most Valuable Player Award because of his failure to complete a full season.
His high flying, exciting style of play, however, came with a price as he sustained injuries in numerous falls. This cost him his chance to win a Most Valuable Player Award because of his failure to complete a full season.
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His former San Miguel teammate, Norman Black, conveyed his condolences to the family.
His former San Miguel teammate, Norman Black, conveyed his condolences to the family.
"I’m saddened by the news of Samboy’s passing. My condolences go out to his entire family," he said.
"I’m saddened by the news of Samboy’s passing. My condolences go out to his entire family," he said.
"He was a good friend and a great teammate. He was also one of the main reason why the SMB basketball team was so successful in the 1980’s and 90’s."
"He was a good friend and a great teammate. He was also one of the main reason why the SMB basketball team was so successful in the 1980’s and 90’s."
Black was with Lim and the Beermen when the team won the 1989 Grand Slam.
Black was with Lim and the Beermen when the team won the 1989 Grand Slam.
"He will surely be missed by the basketball fans who loved him because of his high flying , acrobatic brand of basketball," he said.
"He will surely be missed by the basketball fans who loved him because of his high flying , acrobatic brand of basketball," he said.
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