Michael Holper
Filipino-American basketball player
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Michael Holper (born May 21, 1981) is a Filipino-American former professional basketball player. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, he last played for the San Miguel Beermen. He plays the power forward and center positions. Holper is known to be a defensive player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 21, 1981 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | San Diego State (1999–2003) |
| PBA draft | 2005: 1st round, 7th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Barangay Ginebra Kings |
| Playing career | 2005–2010 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Number | 45, 2, 1 |
| Career history | |
| 2005–2008 | Barangay Ginebra Kings |
| 2008–2009 | Barako Bull Energy Boosters |
| 2009–2010 | San Miguel Beermen |
| Career highlights | |
Career
Holper had the most number of starts among rookies in the 2005–06 season with 35 and this showed the kind of trust by then Barangay Ginebra Kings coach Siot Tanquingcen gave to him. Holper was a reliable player especially in defense and rebounding. But because of nagging injuries, he was sidelined for most of the 2005–06 season with the Kings.
Holper was later released by the Kings to clear salary cap. He was then signed by the Barako Bull Energy Boosters. In 2009, he was signed by the San Miguel Beermen. After his stint with the Beermen, he decided to retire from professional basketball.
Life after basketball
After playing basketball professionally, Holper decided to return to the United States where he has now become a doctor.
Personal life
Holper is married to his wife, whom he has three children.
He has a younger brother, named Melvin, who also plays power forward, who played college basketball in the Philippines for the Southwestern University of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc.[1]
Season-by-season averages
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–06 | Barangay Ginebra | 45 | 21.2 | .316 | .000 | .671 | 5.7 | 1.1 | .6 | .3 | 4.1 |
| 2006–07 | Barangay Ginebra | 33 | 7.3 | .429 | .000 | .833 | 1.9 | .4 | .2 | .1 | 1.9 |
| 2007–08 | Barangay Ginebra | 9 | 18.3 | .400 | .000 | .625 | 5.8 | 1.7 | .7 | .9 | 5.7 |
| 2008–09 | Red Bull / Barako Bull | 20 | 12.7 | .368 | .000 | .526 | 3.8 | .7 | .5 | .5 | 2.6 |
| 2009–10 | San Miguel | 14 | 8.4 | .286 | — | .500 | 2.4 | .4 | .4 | .4 | .7 |
| Career | 121 | 14.3 | .347 | .000 | .667 | 4.0 | .8 | .5 | .4 | 3.0 | |
