Camille Naredo

Article (news)

San Miguel's CJ Perez

Paige Javier

ABS-CBN News

ANTIPOLO – San Miguel&#x27;s CJ Perez added another achievement to his already impressive resume, joining the PBA&#x27;s 5,000 point club during the Beermen&#x27;s 98-94 win over NLEX at the Ynares Center Antipolo on Sunday. Before the game, Perez only needed 12 points to officially enter the league&#x27;s elite club. The four-time champion had to work for the achievement, struggling to score against the Road Warriors in their PBA Commissioner&#x27;s Cup showdown.With nine seconds left in the game, Perez achieved the feat with the dagger layup that sealed the victory for the Beermen. Perez finished with 13 points, nine rebounds and two assists. <div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/4/19/pba-boatwright-drops-41-points-in-return-as-san-miguel-escapes-nlex-2018">READ: Boatwright drops 41 points in return as San Miguel escapes NLEX</a></div>&quot;Pang-ilang taon ko na ba ngayon, seven? I&#x27;m honored and grateful na nakarating ako dito and we know naman since rookie year ko na I&#x27;m a scorer so I&#x27;m happy,&quot; he told reporters after the game. &quot;Actually struggle talaga today parang medyo may gigil kasi yun nga, kailangan namin manalo. Pero hindi naman ako na-pressure sa 5k [points]. Talagang just play our game,&quot; Perez added. According to PBA chief statistician Fidel Mangonon III, Perez becomes the 102nd player overall with at least 5,000 career points and the 14th player to achieve the feat in a San Miguel uniform. The 32-year-old is likewise the 97th local player and 11th active player to enter the 5,000-point club.  More than the achievement, Perez is glad to help San Miguel get the win given their position in the team standings. &quot;Sobrang importante nito kasi kung natalo kami, mas lulubog kami. Mas mahihirapan kami. We&#x27;re lucky and we&#x27;re grateful na nanalo kami and we have Bennie [Boatwright],&quot; he said. Perez and San Miguel will return to action on Wednesday against the Blackwater Bossing at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

San Miguel's CJ Perez added another achievement to his already impressive resume, joining the PBA's 5,000 point club during the Beermen's 98-94 win over NLEX at the Ynares Center Antipolo on Sunday.

San Miguel's CJ Perez added another achievement to his already impressive resume, joining the PBA's 5,000 point club during the Beermen's 98-94 win over NLEX at the Ynares Center Antipolo on Sunday.

PBA: San Miguel's CJ Perez honored to enter 5,000-point club

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

BINI

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

Basketball

PBA: San Miguel's CJ Perez honored to enter 5,000-point club

Paige Javier,

ABS-CBN News

Published April 21, 2026 09:13 PM PHT

Read More:

basketball

PBA

PBA Season 50

PBA Commissioner's Cup

San Miguel Beermen

CJ Perez

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

Haven't received our newsletter?

Check your inbox to verify and confirm your subscription.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.