Rey Francis J. Guevarra (born November 24, 1986) is a Filipino former professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Guevarra was selected by the Air21 Express third overall in the 2010 PBA draft.[1] He is known for his great athleticism, and is one of the most athletic players in the PBA today, evidenced by him winning the PBA Slam Dunk Contest for three consecutive years, from 2014[2] (with Justin Melton) to 2016, then again from 2018–2019.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 24, 1986 Parañaque, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Colegio de San Juan de Letran |
| College | Colegio de San Juan de Letran |
| PBA draft | 2010: 1st round, 3rd overall pick |
| Selected by the Air21 Express | |
| Playing career | 2010–2019 |
| Position | Small forward / shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 2010–2011 | Air21 Express |
| 2011–2012 | San Miguel Beermen / Petron Blaze Boosters |
| 2012 | Powerade Tigers |
| 2012–2013 | GlobalPort Batang Pier |
| 2013–2016 | Meralco Bolts |
| 2016–2017 | Mahindra Floodbuster / Kia Picanto |
| 2017–2018 | Phoenix Fuel Masters |
| 2018 | Muntinlupa Cagers |
| 2018–2019 | Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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He also had a brief stint with the Smart Gilas national team under Serbian mentor Rajko Toroman.
College career edit
Guevarra played college for Colegio de San Juan de Letran where he teamed up with future PBA players RJ Jazul and Bryan Faundo. Together, they led the Knights to a Finals appearance in 2007 before losing to rival San Beda Red Lions. On 2009, Guevarra injured his knee after a bad fall after colliding with San Beda center Sudan Daniel, which prevented him from playing with the Smart Gilas in the PBA and prematurely ended his college career.[3]
Professional career edit
Air21 Express edit
Guevarra was drafted by Air21 Express third overall in the 2010 PBA draft.[1]
San Miguel Beermen / Petron Blaze Boosters edit
On March 2, 2011, Guevarra, along with Rabeh Al-Hussaini and Nonoy Baclao, the top three picks in the 2010 draft, was traded by Air21 to San Miguel Beermen for Danny Seigle, Dondon Hontiveros, Dorian Peña and Paul Artadi.[4]
Powerade Tigers / GlobalPort Batang Pier edit
On April 20, 2012, him, Al-Hussaini and Lordy Tugade was traded by Petron Blaze (formerly San Miguel) to Powerade Tigers for Marcio Lassiter and Celino Cruz.[5][6]
"The Fafa Dunk" edit
Guevarra was known as "Fafa Rey" for his good looks.[7] With 11 seconds left during the 3rd quarter of Powerade Tigers (currently NorthPort Batang Pier) game against the Alaska Aces, Guevarra went coast-to-coast for a facial slam dunk over Aces import Jason Forte.[8] Minutes later, he trended nationwide on Twitter.[citation needed]
Meralco Bolts edit
Guevarra, along with Vic Manuel, Josh Vanlandingham, and a 2015 first round pick was traded by GlobalPort to the Meralco Bolts for Sol Mercado, Kelly Nabong, and Jaypee Belencion.[9] In the 2014 PBA All-Star Week he won his first Slam Dunk Contest along with co-champion Justin Melton.[2] Both of them had perfect scores in the final two rounds.[2] He won two more Slam Dunk contests again in 2015[10] and 2016.[11]
Mahindra Floodbuster/Kia Picanto edit
On October 28, 2016, Guevarra was traded back to Globalport for Joseph Yeo after Meralco lost in the 2016 Governor's Cup Finals.[12] A month later he was in the free agent pool, but picked up by the Mahindra Floodbusters for a one-year deal.[13]
Phoenix Fuel Masters edit
After failing to get a renewal with Kia, he signed a one-conference deal with the Phoenix Fuel Masters.[14] In his time there, he won his 4th and 5th Slam Dunk titles in 2018 and 2019.
PBA career statistics edit
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Season-by-season averages edit
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 | Air21 | 29 | 8.9 | .375 | 1.000 | .696 | 1.2 | .1 | .2 | .1 | 2.7 |
| San Miguel / Petron | |||||||||||
| 2011–12 | Petron | 25 | 15.9 | .437 | .143 | .692 | 1.6 | .5 | .2 | .3 | 5.2 |
| Powerade | |||||||||||
| 2012–13 | GlobalPort | 31 | 13.0 | .423 | .241 | .718 | 1.3 | .5 | .3 | .1 | 5.0 |
| Meralco | |||||||||||
| 2013–14 | Meralco | 28 | 8.4 | .387 | .188 | .800 | .9 | .3 | .2 | .1 | 2.3 |
| 2014–15 | Meralco | 16 | 9.5 | .283 | .150 | .800 | 1.3 | .4 | .1 | .1 | 2.6 |
| 2015–16 | Meralco | 10 | 3.6 | .231 | .222 | .833 | .7 | .3 | .0 | .0 | 1.3 |
| 2016–17 | Mahindra | 9 | 10.5 | .286 | .300 | .600 | 1.1 | .3 | .2 | .0 | 2.8 |
| 2017–18 | Phoenix | 8 | 3.7 | .417 | .333 | .000 | .5 | .1 | .1 | .1 | 1.5 |
| 2019 | Phoenix Pulse | 10 | 4.5 | .533 | .455 | .250 | .5 | .2 | .0 | .0 | 2.2 |
| Career | 166 | 10.0 | .393 | .248 | .700 | 1.1 | .3 | .2 | .1 | 3.2 | |
Personal life edit
Guevarra is married to Nisa Guevarra (nee de Cataluna). They married in 2014.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b INQUIRER.net (August 29, 2010). "2010 PBA Rookie Draft Results". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ a b c "High-flying Justin Melton draws oohs and ahhs as he shares slam-dunk title with unheralded Rey Guevarra". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ a b Olivares, Rick (March 13, 2014). "REY GUEVARRA: STAYING POSITIVE". Inquirer.net. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
- ^ Joble, Rey (March 2, 2011). "Trade approved: SMB gets wish of securing Air21's top rookies". GMA News and Public Affairs. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
- ^ "PBA approves Lassiter-to-Petron deal; Powerade 'happy with trade'". InterAksyon. April 20, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
- ^ Belen, Reynaldo (April 20, 2012). "Powerade, Petron agree on new Lassiter trade". InterAksyon. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
- ^ Ramos, Nikko. "In Case You Missed It: Ross, Petron and Fafa Rey - SLAMonline Philippines". Archived from the original on February 27, 2013. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "Rey Guevarra posterizes Jason Forte". YouTube. renz1347713. June 1, 2012. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021.
- ^ Joble, Rey (January 31, 2013). "GlobalPort acquiring Meralco star Sol Mercado in six-player deal". InterAksyon. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
- ^ "Rey Guevarra turns to time-tested Kobe-inspired dunk to beat Aguilar in slam-off". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ "Rey Guevarra edges flying Newsome to complete Slam Dunk contest three-peat". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ "Meralco acquires Joseph Yeo from GlobalPort in one-on-one trade for Rey Guevarra". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ Leongson, Randolph B. (November 29, 2016). "Mahindra acquires Gary David, Rey Guevarra". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ "One more chance for Rey Guevarra after signing one-conference deal with Phoenix". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ [1] PBA-Online.net
- ^ [2] Real GM