Chris Exciminiano

Christopher "Ping" Exciminiano (born November 17, 1988) is a Filipino professional basketball player who last played for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

Chris Exciminiano
Free agent
PositionShooting guard / Point guard
LeaguePBA
Personal information
Born (1988-11-17) November 17, 1988
Olongapo City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
CollegeFar Eastern University
PBA draft2013 Round: 2 / Pick: 18th overall
Selected by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2013–2019Alaska Aces
2019Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
Career highlights and awards

Early life

Exciminiano was born in Olongapo City to William Veins Green, a US Navy Serviceman who was once stationed in Subic, and Gina Exciminiano. His father abandoned them even before he was born. He has since not seen or met his dad until now but hopes to finally meeting him one day.[1]

College career

Exciminiano played collegiate basketball at FEU where he established himself as defensive stopper, while serving as backup to Terrence Romeo and RR Garcia. He also suited up for the Cagayan Rising Suns in the PBA Developmental League.[2]

Professional career

Exciminiano was selected 18th overall in the 2013 PBA draft by the Aces.[3]

During his rookie season, he struggled to get some playing time as a third-string shooting guard to Cyrus Baguio and Dondon Hontiveros and was shuffled in an out of Alaska's active roster. However, in his sophomore season, he became one of coach Alex Compton's reliable energy guys off the bench as Alaska veered away from the triangle offense and adopted the fast-paced, full court-pressing system.

He was the unsung hero of the Aces' come-from-behind victory in the pivotal Game Five against Rain or Shine in their semi-final series,[4] and would reprise the same role in another come-from-behind win in Game Three against San Miguel in the 2014–15 PBA Philippine Cup Finals.[5]

In his third season, he continued to play significant minutes for the Aces, often assigned as the defensive stopper for the opposing scorers. He typified his role during the 2015-16 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals against GlobalPort when he was assigned to defend Terrence Romeo. His defensive stops were keys to winning the series.[6]

On October 14, 2016, Exciminiano was recognized during the PBA Leo Awards Night as he was named to the PBA All-Defensive Team.[7]

On August 16, 2019, Exciminiano, alongside with 2019 first round pick, was traded to Rain or Shine Elasto Painters for Maverick Ahanmisi.[8]

PBA 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

Correct as of September 23, 2016[9]

Season-by-season averages
Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2013–14 Alaska 119.6.417.368.500.6.2.6.13.6
2014–15 Alaska 5713.1.521.125.4881.3.7.8.13.4
2015–16 Alaska 5711.5.433.344.6211.71.0.7.03.5
Career 12512.0.469.286.5411.4.8.7.03.5

References
  1. Badua, Snow. "Ping Exciminiano strives to make a name for himself in PBA in the hope of finally meeting his dad". Spin.ph. Spin.ph. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
  2. "Exciminiano takes center stage for Cagayan Valley". PBADLeague.com.ph. PBA D-League Website. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  3. COMPLETE 2013 PBA DRAFT RESULTS | Philippine Basketball Association PBA
  4. Ramos, Gerry. "'Fantastic' Chris Exciminiano an unlikely hero for Alaska in Game Five win". Spin.ph. Spin.ph. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
  5. Beltran, Nelson (January 12, 2015). "Aces do the improbable, take Game 3". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
  6. Sacamos, Karlo. "Ping Exciminiano glad of timely scoring, but proud of work on defensive end | PBA | SPIN.PH". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. SPIN.ph. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  7. "PBA Leo Awards 2016 Winners & Nominees (Complete List)". PinoyBoxBreak. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  8. "Ahanmisi now with Alaska as PBA approves trade with ROS for Exciminiano, draft pick". Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  9. Player Profile at PBA-Online!
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