# 2023 PBA All-Star Weekend

The 2023 PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2022–23 season. This was the first PBA All-Star weekend since 2019 as the event has not been held since due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlighting the weekend was the All-Star Game between Team Japeth and Team Scottie.

## Friday events
### Obstacle Challenge

This edition was exclusive for big men (power forwards and centers).
Contestants :
| Pos. | Player | Team | Height | Weight |
| C/F | Christian Standhardinger | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | 6–8 | 220 |
| F | Ato Ular | Blackwater Bossing | 6–4 | 196 |
| C | Justin Arana | Converge FiberXers | 6–7 | 231 |
| C | James Laput | Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots | 6–10 | 245 |
| C | Raymond Almazan | Meralco Bolts | 6–8 | 194 |
| C/F | Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser | NLEX Road Warriors | 6–6 | 220 |
| C | JM Calma | NorthPort Batang Pier | 6–6 | 193 |
| C | Larry Muyang | Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters | 6–6 | 220 |
| C | Beau Belga | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | 6–6 | 235 |
| C/F | Jeepy Faundo | San Miguel Beermen | 6–6 | |
| C | Joseph Gabayni | Terrafirma Dyip | 6–5 | |
| C/F | Dave Marcelo | TNT Tropang Giga | 6–5 | 223 |
| C | June Mar Fajardo | San Miguel Beermen | 6–10 | 268 |

#### Notes

* Gold represent current champion.
^INJ1 June Mar Fajardo was unable to participate due to a knee injury. ^REP1 Jeepy Faundo was selected as June Mar Fajardo's replacement.
| First Round | First Round | First Round | Semifinals | Semifinals | Semifinals |
| Raymond Almazan (Meralco) | Raymond Almazan (Meralco) | W | | | |
| Larry Muyang (Phoenix) | Larry Muyang (Phoenix) | L | | | |
| Larry Muyang (Phoenix) | Larry Muyang (Phoenix) | L | Raymond Almazan (Meralco) | Raymond Almazan (Meralco) | L |
| | | | Beau Belga (Rain or Shine) | Beau Belga (Rain or Shine) | W |
| Joseph Gabayni (Terrafirma) | Joseph Gabayni (Terrafirma) | L | Beau Belga (Rain or Shine) | Beau Belga (Rain or Shine) | W |
| Beau Belga (Rain or Shine) | Beau Belga (Rain or Shine) | W | | | |
| First Round | First Round | First Round | Semifinals | Semifinals | Semifinals |
| Christian Standhardinger (Barangay Ginebra) | Christian Standhardinger (Barangay Ginebra) | W | | | |
| Ato Ular (Blackwater) | Ato Ular (Blackwater) | L | | | |
| Ato Ular (Blackwater) | Ato Ular (Blackwater) | L | Christian Standhardinger (Barangay Ginebra) | Christian Standhardinger (Barangay Ginebra) | W |
| | | | Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser (NLEX) | Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser (NLEX) | L |
| Justin Arana (Converge) | Justin Arana (Converge) | L | Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser (NLEX) | Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser (NLEX) | L |
| Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser (NLEX) | Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser (NLEX) | W | | | |
| First Round | First Round | First Round | Semifinals | Semifinals | Semifinals |
| Jeepy Faundo (San Miguel) | Jeepy Faundo (San Miguel) | W | | | |
| James Laput (Magnolia) | James Laput (Magnolia) | L | | | |
| James Laput (Magnolia) | James Laput (Magnolia) | L | Jeepy Faundo (San Miguel) | Jeepy Faundo (San Miguel) | L |
| | | | Dave Marcelo (TNT) | Dave Marcelo (TNT) | W |
| JM Calma (NorthPort) | JM Calma (NorthPort) | L | Dave Marcelo (TNT) | Dave Marcelo (TNT) | W |
| Dave Marcelo (TNT) | Dave Marcelo (TNT) | W | | | |
Final round :
| Pos. | Player | Team | Time |
| C/F | Dave Marcelo | TNT Tropang Giga | 25.38s |
| C/F | Christian Standhardinger | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | 27.47s |
| C | Beau Belga | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | 29.80s |

### Three-point Shootout

Contestants :
| Pos. | Player | Team | Height | Weight | First round | Final round |
| G | Paul Lee | Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots | 6–0 | 200 | 22 | 28 |
| G/F | Marcio Lassiter | San Miguel Beermen | 6–2 | 185 | 28 | 21 |
| G | Juami Tiongson | Terrafirma Dyip | 5–10 | 175 | 26 | 18 |
| F | Arvin Tolentino | NorthPort Batang Pier | 6–5 | 210 | 21 | DNQ |
| G/F | Roger Pogoy | TNT Tropang Giga | 6–2 | 180 | 21 | DNQ |
| G/F | Jeremiah Gray | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | 6–5 | 205 | 18 | DNQ |
| G | Aaron Black | Meralco Bolts | 6–1 | 180 | 17 | DNQ |
| G | Tyler Tio | Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters | 6–0 | 170 | 17 | DNQ |
| G | RK Ilagan | Blackwater Bossing | 5–7 | 150 | 16 | DNQ |
| G | Kevin Alas | NLEX Road Warriors | 6–0 | 170 | 15 | DNQ |
| G | Gian Mamuyac | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | 6–2 | 165 | 15 | DNQ |
| G | Jerrick Balanza | Converge FiberXers | 6–1 | 190 | 11 | DNQ |
| G | LA Tenorio | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | 5–9 | 151 | DNP | DNP |
| G | Baser Amer | Blackwater Bossing | 6–0 | 170 | DNP | DNP |

#### Notes

^INJ2 LA Tenorio was unable to participate after undergoing surgery for a sports hernia. ^REP2 Jeremiah Gray was selected as LA Tenorio's replacement. ^WD3 Baser Amer was unable to participate for undisclosed reasons. ^REP3 RK Ilagan was selected as Baser Amer's replacement.

### Slam Dunk Competition

Contestants :
| Pos. | Player | Team | Height | Weight | First round | Final round |
| F | David Murrell | Converge FiberXers | 6–4 | 195 | 92 (48+44) | 92 (46+46) |
| F | Tyrus Hill | Blackwater Bossing | 6–5 | 185 | 92 (42+50) | 91 (41+50) |
| C/F | Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser | NLEX Road Warriors | 6–6 | 220 | 89 (45+44) | DNQ |
| C/F | Chris Lalata | Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters | 6–5 | 198 | 80 (43+37) | DNQ |
| G | Encho Serrano | Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters | 6–0 | 176 | DNP | DNP |
| F | Jamie Malonzo | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | 6–6 | 210 | DNP | DNP |
^INJ4 Jamie Malonzo was unable to participate due to a shoulder injury. ^REP4 Encho Serrano was selected as Jamie Malonzo's replacement. However, Serrano was also unable to participate due to a sprained ankle.

### Greats vs. Stalwarts

The Greats vs. Stalwarts format of the Blitz Game returned for the first time since 2016. Both teams were only composed of rookies, sophomores, and junior (third year) players. The game also introduced a four-point line and a three-point dunk.

#### Draft

2023 Blitz Game Draft :
| Pick | Player | Team |
| 1 | Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser | Stalwarts |
| 2 | Justin Arana | Greats |
| 3 | Calvin Oftana | Stalwarts |
| 4 | Ato Ular | Greats |
| 5 | Joshua Munzon | Stalwarts |
| 6 | Aaron Black | Greats |
| 7 | Encho Serrano | Stalwarts |
| 8 | Allyn Bulanadi | Greats |
| 9 | Anton Asistio | Stalwarts |
| 10 | Jerrick Ahanmisi | Greats |
| 11 | Tyler Tio | Stalwarts |
| 12 | Adrian Wong | Greats |
| 13 | Shaun Ildefonso | Stalwarts |
| 14 | Jerrick Balanza | Greats |
| 15 | Mike Nieto | Stalwarts |
| 16 | RK Ilagan | Greats |
| 17 | Matt Nieto | Stalwarts |
| 18 | Javi Gómez de Liaño | Greats |
| 19 | Aris Dionisio | Stalwarts |
| 20 | Isaac Go | Greats |

#### Lineups

Stalwarts :
| Pos | Player | Team | R/S/J |
| Starters ||||
| G/F | Joshua Munzon | NorthPort Batang Pier | Sophomore |
| F | Shaun Ildefonso | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | Rookie |
| C/F | Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser | NLEX Road Warriors | Rookie |
| G | Tyler Tio | Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters | Rookie |
| G | Encho Serrano | Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters | Rookie |
| Reserves ||||
| G | Anton Asistio | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | Sophomore |
| F | Mike Nieto | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | Sophomore |
| G | Matt Nieto | NLEX Road Warriors | Sophomore |
| F | Aris Dionisio | Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots | Junior |
| F | Calvin Oftana | TNT Tropang Giga | Sophomore |
| G | Andrei Caracut | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | Sophomore |
| Head coach: Caloy Garcia (Rain or Shine Elasto Painters) ||||
Greats :
| Pos | Player | Team | R/S/J |
| Starters ||||
| G/F | Adrian Wong | Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots | Junior |
| F | Javi Gómez de Liaño | Terrafirma Dyip | Rookie |
| C | Justin Arana | Converge FiberXers | Rookie |
| G | Aaron Black | Meralco Bolts | Junior |
| G | Jerrick Ahanmisi | Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots | Sophomore |
| Reserves ||||
| F | Ato Ular | Blackwater Bossing | Rookie |
| G | Allyn Bulanadi | San Miguel Beermen | Sophomore |
| G | Jerrick Balanza | Converge FiberXers | Junior |
| G | RK Ilagan | Blackwater Bossing | Sophomore |
| C/F | Isaac Go | Terrafirma Dyip | Sophomore |
| G | Alec Stockton | Converge FiberXers | Sophomore |
| G | Kent Salado | NorthPort Batang Pier | Junior |
| Head coach: Richard del Rosario (Barangay Ginebra San Miguel) ||||

##### Notes

^WD5 Calvin Oftana was selected as a replacement to the All-Star Game and was subsequently removed from the Blitz Game. ^REP5 Andrei Caracut was selected as Calvin Oftana's replacement. ^INJ6 Isaac Go was unable to play due to a knee injury. ^REP6 Alec Stockton was selected as Isaac Go's replacement. However, Stockton was also unable to play due to a fractured nose. ^REP7 Kent Salado was selected as Alec Stockton's replacement.

#### Game

* TV5 and PBA Rush
* March 10 5:45 pm
* Report
Stalwarts 138, Greats 158 :
| Scoring by quarter: 39–32, 24–33, 34–39, 41–54 |||
| Pts: Serrano 40 | Pts: Gómez de Liaño 30 |
* City of Passi Arena, Passi, Iloilo
* Game MVP: Adrian Wong (Greats)

## Sunday events
### Shooting Stars

The Shooting Stars returned for the first time since 2019 with a different format. There was one PBA courtside reporter, one government official, one sportswriter and a lucky fan. Team Red led by courtside reporter Apple David won the Shooting Stars.

### All-Star Game

The format of the all-star game was patterned after the NBA's version, wherein fans voted up to 24 players and two coaches. The two players with the highest number of votes became the team captains and selected their teammates via draft. The game also introduced a four-point line and a three-point dunk, similar to the earlier Blitz Game.

#### Rosters

The voting started on January 25 and ended on February 15. The final results were announced on February 17, with Barangay Ginebra San Miguel teammates Japeth Aguilar and Scottie Thompson emerging as the top vote-getters and thus are the two opposing captains during the All-Star Game.
2023 PBA All-Stars :
| Pos | Player | Team | No. of selections |
| Players ||||
| C/F | Japeth Aguilar | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | 8 |
| G | Scottie Thompson | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | 5 |
| C | June Mar Fajardo | San Miguel Beermen | 8 |
| F | Jamie Malonzo | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | 1 |
| C/F | Christian Standhardinger | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | 1 |
| G/F | James Yap | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | 17 |
| G | LA Tenorio | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | 10 |
| F | Calvin Abueva | Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots | 8 |
| G | Mark Barroca | Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots | 8 |
| G | Stanley Pringle | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | 6 |
| G/F | CJ Perez | San Miguel Beermen | 1 |
| G | Paul Lee | Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots | 9 |
| G | Jayson Castro | TNT Tropang Giga | 8 |
| G | Gian Mamuyac | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | 1 |
| G/F | Jeremiah Gray | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | 1 |
| G | Terrence Romeo | San Miguel Beermen | 6 |
| G | Robert Bolick | NorthPort Batang Pier | 1 |
| G/F | Marcio Lassiter | San Miguel Beermen | 7 |
| F | Arvin Tolentino | NorthPort Batang Pier | 1 |
| G/F | Roger Pogoy | TNT Tropang Giga | 4 |
| G | Kevin Alas | NLEX Road Warriors | 1 |
| G | Chris Newsome | Meralco Bolts | 1 |
| G | John Pinto | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | 1 |
| G | Mikey Williams | TNT Tropang Giga | 1 |
| Coaches ||||
| | Tim Cone | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | 9 |
| | Yeng Guiao | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | 6 |
All-Star reserve :
| Pos | Player | Team | No. of selections |
| G/F | Gabe Norwood | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | 11 |
| G/F | Jeff Chan | NorthPort Batang Pier | 7 |
| F | Calvin Oftana | TNT Tropang Giga | 1 |
| G | Jio Jalalon | Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots | 4 |
The 25th up to the 28th-ranked vote-getters are named as the all-star reserve. They will replace the top 24 players in case a player misses the game due to injury. They are not officially All-Stars unless they actually play the game.

#### Draft

The PBA-All Star draft was held on February 20. A coin toss was first used to determine the head coaches for the teams, with Tim Cone going to Team Japeth and Yeng Guiao to Team Scottie. In another coin toss, Team Scottie won the flip and earned the right to draft first.
2023 All-Star Draft :
| Pick | Player | Team |
| 1 | Christian Standhardinger | Scottie |
| 2 | June Mar Fajardo | Japeth |
| 3 | CJ Perez | Scottie |
| 4 | Jamie Malonzo | Japeth |
| 5 | Calvin Abueva | Scottie |
| 6 | Chris Newsome | Japeth |
| 7 | Robert Bolick | Scottie |
| 8 | Roger Pogoy | Japeth |
| 9 | Arvin Tolentino | Scottie |
| 10 | LA Tenorio | Japeth |
| 11 | Kevin Alas | Scottie |
| 12 | Mikey Williams | Japeth |
| 13 | Jayson Castro | Scottie |
| 14 | Paul Lee | Japeth |
| 15 | Stanley Pringle | Scottie |
| 16 | Jeremiah Gray | Japeth |
| 17 | Marcio Lassiter | Scottie |
| 18 | Gian Mamuyac | Japeth |
| 19 | Mark Barroca | Scottie |
| 20 | John Pinto | Japeth |
| 21 | James Yap | Scottie |
| 22 | Terrence Romeo | Japeth |

#### Lineups

All of the reserve players, except Jeff Chan, eventually played during the game as replacements to injured All-Stars, namely team captain Japeth Aguilar, LA Tenorio, Terrence Romeo, and Mikey Williams. Jeff Chan, despite being in the reserve team, begged off from the game and was replaced by Alex Cabagnot. This was Cabagnot's eighth All-Star appearance.
June Mar Fajardo was unable to play the game due to injury and was replaced by Raymond Almazan. This was Almazan's third All-Star appearance.
Reserve Gabe Norwood was also unable to play the game due to injury and was replaced by Arwind Santos. This was Santos's twelfth All-Star appearance.
Team Scottie :
| Pos | Player | Team |
| Starters |||
| F | Calvin Abueva | Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots |
| G/F | James Yap | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
| C/F | Christian Standhardinger | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel |
| G | Scottie Thompson | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel |
| G | Robert Bolick | NorthPort Batang Pier |
| Reserves |||
| G/F | CJ Perez | San Miguel Beermen |
| F | Arvin Tolentino | NorthPort Batang Pier |
| G | Kevin Alas | NLEX Road Warriors |
| G | Jayson Castro | TNT Tropang Giga |
| G | Stanley Pringle | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel |
| G/F | Marcio Lassiter | San Miguel Beermen |
| G | Mark Barroca | Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots |
| Head coach: Yeng Guiao (Rain or Shine Elasto Painters) |||
Team Japeth :
| Pos | Player | Team |
| Starters |||
| F | Jamie Malonzo | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel |
| G/F | Roger Pogoy | TNT Tropang Giga |
| C | Raymond Almazan | Meralco Bolts |
| G | Paul Lee | Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots |
| G | Chris Newsome | Meralco Bolts |
| Reserves |||
| F | Calvin Oftana | TNT Tropang Giga |
| G | Jio Jalalon | Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots |
| G/F | Jeremiah Gray | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel |
| G | Gian Mamuyac | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
| G | John Pinto | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel |
| G | Alex Cabagnot | Terrafirma Dyip |
| F | Arwind Santos | NorthPort Batang Pier |
| Head coach: Tim Cone (Barangay Ginebra San Miguel) |||

#### Game

Prior to the game, Team Japeth won the traditional dance-off.
* TV5 and PBA Rush
* March 12 6:00 pm
Team Scottie 136, Team Japeth 140 :
| Scoring by quarter: 28–37, 37–37, 39–26, 32–40 |||
| Pts: Alas 35 | Pts: Lee 32 |
* City of Passi Arena, Passi, Iloilo
* PBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award: Paul Lee (Team Japeth)