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Billy Ray Bates would be widely regarded by many as one of the greatest imports ever to have played in the PBA. In Billy Ray's four seasons in the PBA for Crispa and Ginebra, he averaged the all-time league-high of 46.2 points in 98 career games.
A mythical figure in basketball history, Billy Ray Bates was the Wilt Chamberlain of the PBA for 4 seasons. The man averaged over 45 PPG in the Philippines after a short but memorable...
Jul 29, 2020 · The Billy Ray who took the PBA by storm in 1983 was fresh out of rehab and was cut by two NBA teams for reportedly being 25 pounds over his ideal playing weight, among other reasons.
In the 1986 Open Conference, Hackett formed a perfect import combination with Billy Ray Bates to lead Ginebra to the crown. He took care of the interior, while Bates handled everywhere else.
Jun 7, 2020 · Nobody electrified the PBA court more than Billy Ray Bates. What’s your personal favorite memory of the “Black Superman?”
Jun 30, 2016 · Billy Ray Bates, the former Portland Trail Blazer and arguably the best import who played in the PBA, makes a return to the spotlight as part of the Where Are They Now special of Sports...
Apr 16, 2020 · Black went on to have an illustrious career in the PBA, first as an import and later as a playing-coach and coach. 'Billy Ray Bates was the best'. Two years after Black arrived, another import would take the PBA by storm. In Black's mind, he was the best ever to see action in the league.
