Justin Chua

Justin Shaun Rodriguez Chua (born July 13, 1989) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He plays the center and power forward positions. He was the former star player of Chiang Kai Shek College during his high school days. He played for the Ateneo de Manila University before being selected tenth overall in the 2013 PBA draft by San Mig Super Coffee Mixers.[1] Just two days after the draft, he was traded to GlobalPort Batang Pier along with Leo Najorda to acquire the rights of Globalport's No. 7 pick overall, Isaac Holstein.[2]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Rodriguez and the surname or paternal family name is Chua.
Justin Chua
No. 18 – Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters
PositionCenter / Power forward
LeaguePBA
Personal information
Born (1989-07-13) July 13, 1989
Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High schoolChiang Kai Shek College
CollegeAteneo de Manila University
PBA draft2013 Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
Selected by the San Mig Super Coffee Mixers
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2013–2014GlobalPort Batang Pier
2014–2015San Miguel Beermen
2015Barako Bull Energy
2015–2017Meralco Bolts
2017TNT KaTropa
2017–presentPhoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters
Career highlights and awards

After they ended their disappointing campaign in the Commissioner's Cup, GlobalPort traded him to San Miguel Beer for Yousef Taha.[3]

After his rookie scale contract expired, he agreed to a new contract with the Meralco Bolts.[4]

In September 11, 2017, Chua was traded to the TNT KaTropa in exchange of a 2019 second round pick.[5]

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 October 19, 2016[6]

Season-by-season averages
Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2013–14 GlobalPort / San Miguel 2910.7.383.250.6412.3.4.2.43.7
2014–15 San Miguel 276.0.250.000.7891.3.2.3.21.6
2015–16 Meralco 21.5.500.000.000.0.0.0.01.0
Career 588.2.339.167.6901.8.3.2.32.6

References
  1. COMPLETE 2013 PBA DRAFT RESULTS | Philippine Basketball Association PBA
  2. San Mig gets Holstein from Globalport in exchange for rookie Chua, Najorda
  3. http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/new-boy-justin-chua-brings-added-dimension-to-san-miguel-beers-frontline-says-isaac
  4. http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/after-getting-big-men-in-free-agency-meralco-decides-to-draft-guards-chris-newsome-baser-amerSShEHwyUZMaCSHzufjSF5w%5B%5D
  5. Ranidel de Ocampo ends up in Meralco after TNT trades stalwart in three-team deal
  6. Player at PBA-Online!


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