Misplaced Pages

SMC–MVP rivalry

SMC Group San Miguel Beermen Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Magnolia Hotshots MVP Group Meralco Bolts TNT Tropang Giga NLEX Road Warriors
Sport	Basketball

The rivalry between the San Miguel Corporation (SMC) led by Ramon S. Ang (RSA) and the Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP) Group is a noted aspect of the Philippine Basketball Association's (PBA) modern history. This extends to the franchise teams the two groups own in the basketball league.

Teams

The SMC and MVP groups owns three franchise teams each in the Philippine Basketball Association.

Results

This list is only consists of results starting from the 2010–11 season, when the Meralco Bolts joined the league.

Elimination round

The numbers in parentheses indicate the teams actual ranking in the conference followed by their record.

Finals

Effect on the league

In 2023, Dennis Anthony Uy who owns the Converge FiberXers has attributed the "duopoly" or dominance of the two groups to the declining attendance in the PBA. Wilfred Uytengsu of the now-defunct Alaska franchise has long urged for a "level playing field" for the PBA's 12 franchise teams. During the Season 48 draft, coach Yeng Guiao of the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters has asked for other teams to strengthen and develop their respective lineups. Guiao also stressed that top picks in the draft may end up in the SMC and MVP teams in future conferences.

As of the 2023–24 Commissioner's Cup, only Alaska and Rain or Shine are the teams not affiliated to the SMC or MVP groups to have won a title across the 34 conferences that were held since 2010. Since the 2016 Governors' Cup, those titles were only won by teams from those two groups.

In the PBA Board, the SMC and MVP groups have multiple votes in issues. Since 2014, the two groups have three votes each (one for each team). For basketball-related issues, the two groups only have two votes each. The six other independent teams also have their own voting power in the board.

The existence of multiple teams under the SMC and MVP groups has been subject to criticism itself; three teams each, with two more other having "ties" with SMC. Alfrancis Chua insist that the maintenance of multiple or sister team is essential to keep the membership count in the PBA.

Notes

1. Year when the franchise became under SMC/MVP if previously owned by a third party
2. Previously owned by La Tondeña, Inc. under the Gilbey's name
3. Via acquisition of Purefoods from the Ayala Corporation
4. Entered the PBA through acquiring the franchise of Air21 Express
5. Via acquisition of majority stake in the Pilipino Telephone Corporation (Piltel)

References

1. Catacutan, Dodo (September 10, 2012). "MVP vs Ang: How rivalry of two grandmasters of business spilled into sports". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
2. Ramos, Gerry (June 27, 2018). "SMC, MVP groups set aside rivalry as Ang donates P50M for PH sports". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
3. Bacnis, Justine (October 3, 2021). "MVP vs SMC rivalry renewed in PBA semis". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
4. Alinea, Eddie (May 6, 2020). "PBA rivals RSA, MVP set aside rivalry in time of pandemic". The Manila Times. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
5. Ballesteros, Jan (May 31, 2023). "Converge owner Dennis Uy breaks silence on rumors about forming breakaway hoops league". One Sports. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
6. Bolima, Martin Dale (April 8, 2022). "Could the PBA still regain its luster? Alaska's exit, players' exodus, and other woes hound the league's future". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
7. Dioquino, Delfin (September 18, 2023). "Yeng Guiao fears top draftees will soon end up with powerhouse teams, calls for PBA parity". RAPPLER. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
8. Badua, Snow (June 29, 2014). "With MVP and SMC teams having three teams each, Salud explains balance of power in PBA board". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
9. Li, Matthew (August 17, 2024). "SMC, MVP Group keep PBA afloat amid criticism, says Alfrancis Chua". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
10. Terrado, Reuben (August 15, 2024). "Chua says SMC maintains sister teams to help PBA sustainability". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved August 18, 2024.

• Philippine Basketball Association rivalries
• San Miguel Beermen
• Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
• Magnolia Hotshots
• Meralco Bolts
• TNT Tropang Giga
• NLEX Road Warriors