Gerry Esplana
Filipino former basketball player, coach and politician
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Gerald "Gerry" Esplana (born October 27, 1966) is a former Filipino basketball player, politician and coach. He was nicknamed "Mr. Cool" and "The Plan" while playing professionally.
October 27, 1966
Lakas–Kampi (2004–2010)
Gerry Esplana | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Valenzuela City Council from 1st District | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gerald A. Esplana October 27, 1966 |
| Party | NPC (2010–2013) Lakas–Kampi (2004–2010) |
| Basketball career | |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | San Beda (Manila) |
| College | FEU |
| PBA draft | 1990: 2nd round, 9th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Presto Tivoli |
| Playing career | 1990–2002 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 14, 30 |
| Coaching career | 2011–2019 |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1990–1992 | Presto |
| 1993–1997 | Sta. Lucia Realtors |
| 1998–2002 | Shell Turbo Chargers |
Coaching | |
| 2011–2014 | EAC |
| 2016–2017 | UST (assistant) |
| 2019 | Valenzuela Classics |
| Career highlights | |
| As player | |
Medals | |
Playing career
He played for Presto Tivoli (when he won PBA Rookie of the Year),[1] Sta. Lucia Realtors, and Shell Turbo Chargers (when he won two championships and a Finals MVP trophy).
Coaching career
He formerly coached the EAC Generals[2] in the NCAA and the Valenzuela Classics[1][3] in the MPBL.[4] He also assisted Boy Sablan on the UST Growling Tigers.[5][6]
Others
He served as former councilor in Valenzuela from 2004 to 2013.[7][8] On November 22, 2023, he was appointed as the commissioner of the Pilipinas Super League.[9]
Coaching record
Personal life
Esplana married Jennifer Pingree, 1990 Binibining Pilipinas Ms. International titleholder.[10]
The couple has three children; Alyssa, Josiah and Jairus.