Samboy Lim

Filipino basketball player and manager

Samboy Lim - Filipino basketball player and manager
Born

April 1st, 1962
63 years ago

Died

2023
2 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Philippines

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A prominent basketball figure, played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for the San Miguel Beermen and the entirety of his career for the team. Established a reputation as one of the league's best shooting guards during the 1980s and 1990s. After retirement, transitioned into coaching and management roles within professional basketball, contributing to the development of the sport in the Philippines.

Played for the San Miguel Beermen

Won multiple PBA championships

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