Chris Javier
Christopher Joyce Fernando Javier (born December 6, 1992) is a Filipino professional basketball player who last played for the NorthPort Batang Pier of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).[1] He was drafted 5th overall by Star in the 2016 PBA draft.[2]
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 6, 1992 Biñan, Laguna, Philippines |
| 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 |
| 2020–2021 | TNT Tropang Giga |
| 2022 | NorthPort Batang Pier |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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.
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.[5]
PBA D-League
Javier had an impressive stint with Racal Tile Masters in the PBA D-League.[6]
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.[7]
On September 18, 2020, he signed with the TNT KaTropa.[8] He also had a stint with the team's affiliate 3x3 team, the TNT Tropang Giga, during the 2021 PBA 3x3 season.[9]
On June 3, 2022, he signed with the NorthPort Batang Pier.[10]
Career statistics
| 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 |
PBA season-by-season averages
As of the end of 2021 season[11]
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Blackwater | 20 | 13.1 | .358 | .321 | .708 | 2.4 | .5 | .2 | .2 | 4.2 |
| 2021 | TNT | 8 | 3.6 | .400 | .000 | 1.000 | .3 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .8 |
| Career | 62 | 7.7 | .383 | .239 | .722 | 1.3 | .3 | .1 | .1 | 2.3 | |
College
Elimination rounds
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | UE | 14 | 20.6 | .397 | .000 | .583 | 4.6 | .6 | - | .5 | 4.6 |
| 2012-13 | 14 | 29.5 | .500 | .100 | .614 | 6.9 | .9 | .2 | .4 | 10.6 | |
| 2013-14 | 14 | 17.7 | .403 | .167 | .133 | 3.5 | .4 | - | .4 | 4.5 | |
| 2014-15 | 14 | 21.0 | .435 | .000 | .688 | 4.0 | .8 | .2 | .4 | 6.1 | |
| 2015-16 | 13 | 24.4 | .456 | .000 | .700 | 6.6 | .8 | .1 | 1.5 | 11.2 | |
| Career | 69 | 22.6 | .425 | .182 | .581 | 5.1 | .7 | .1 | .6 | 7.3 | |
Playoffs
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.[13]
References
- ^ . 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry (December 11, 2021). "TNT on brink of early 3x3 exit despite Chris Javier entry". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry (June 3, 2022). "Ginebra trades guard MJ Ayaay to NorthPort for future draft pick". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ^ [1] Real GM
- ^ "Christopher Javier Player Profile". PBA-Online. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ "Christopher Joyce JAVIER (PHI)'s profile". FIBA.com. Retrieved November 15, 2016.