James Yap claims the record for most PBA All-Star Game selections, seeing action for Team Mark in an entertaining clash with Team Japeth that ended in a draw in Bacolod City
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Yap broke his tie with Asi Taulava for most All-Star selections, seeing action for Team Mark in an entertaining clash with Team Japeth that ended in a“Of course I’m happy and blessed that it happened where I grew up,” said Yap, who hails from Escalante, some two hours away from Bacolod City. Picked second in the 2004 PBA Draft, Yap went on to enjoy a storied career that saw him lead the Purefoods franchise to seven championships, including a rare Grand Slam in 2014, and win a pair of season MVP honors.His return to Bacolod was met with warmth and reverence as the fans cheered Yap every time he entered the court and held the ball.
“I wanted to make a shot but it rimmed out. But at least I saw the people here in Bacolod were happy,” said Yap, now a councilor in San Juan City.