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Chris Javier
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Christopher Joyce Fernando Javier (born December 6, 1992) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Bataan Risers of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). He was drafted 5th overall by Star in the 2016 PBA draft.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]The young Javier learned the rudiments of the game of basketball when he participated in a camp held by former PBA player Ed Cordero sometime in 2005. A year later, he was recruited by the San Beda Red Cubs, which he helped win more championships in the high school division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.[1] When it was time for him to move to college, he planned to enroll at De La Salle University with fellow Red Cub Alfonzo Gotladera but was advised to play elsewhere to avoid playing in the shadow of his teammate.[2]
Collegiate career
[edit]Javier played his entire five-year collegiate career for the UE Red Warriors in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. He posted career averages of 7.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in 22.6 minutes, playing a total of 68 games.[3]
He started turning heads during his sophomore year after averaging 10.6 points and 6.9 rebounds, an improvement from his rookie numbers of 4.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.[2] In the same season, he hit back-to-back game winners — first against UP and then against five-peat seeking Ateneo de Manila.[4][5] In his final season with the team, he averaged 11.2 points (second on the team), and a team-leading 6.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks. His 1.5 blocks was also the second-highest average in the entire league.[6]
PBA D-League
[edit]Javier had an impressive stint with the Racal Tile Masters in the PBA D-League.[7]
Professional career
[edit]Javier was drafted fifth overall in the 2016 PBA draft by the Star Hotshots.[8]
On September 10, 2017, Javier, along with Allein Maliksi, was traded to the Blackwater Elite for Kyle Pascual and Riego Gamalinda.[9]
On September 18, 2020, he signed with the TNT KaTropa.[10] He also had a stint with the team's affiliate 3x3 team, the TNT Tropang Giga, during the 2021 PBA 3x3 season.[11]
On June 3, 2022, he signed with the NorthPort Batang Pier.[12] Several months later, he, Renzo Subido, and John Apacible were waived when the team traded for Arvin Tolentino, Jeff Chan, Prince Caperal, and Kent Salado.[13]
After leaving the PBA, he had a stint in the PSL.[14] He then played in the MPBL for the San Juan Knights and the Bicolandia Oragons.[15]
Career statistics
[edit]| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | 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 |
PBA season-by-season averages
[edit]As of the end of 2022–23 season[16]
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | Star | 16 | 4.7 | .364 | .000 | .800 | .6 | .3 | .0 | .2 | 1.3 |
| 2017–18 | Blackwater | 18 | 6.0 | .455 | .182 | .600 | 1.0 | .3 | .2 | .1 | 1.9 |
| 2019 | Blackwater | 20 | 13.1 | .358 | .321 | .708 | 2.4 | .5 | .2 | .2 | 4.2 |
| 2021 | TNT | 8 | 3.6 | .400 | .000 | 1.000 | .3 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .8 |
| 2022–23 | NorthPort | 6 | 7.8 | .455 | .286 | — | 1.7 | .2 | .0 | .0 | 2.0 |
| Career | 68 | 7.7 | .388 | .245 | .722 | 1.3 | .3 | .1 | .1 | 2.3 | |
College
[edit]Elimination rounds
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | UE | 14 | 20.6 | .397 | .000 | .583 | 4.6 | .6 | - | .5 | 4.6 |
| 2012-13 | 14 | 29.5 | .500 | .100 | .614 | 6.9 | .9 | .2 | .4 | 10.6 | |
| 2013-14 | 14 | 17.7 | .403 | .167 | .133 | 3.5 | .4 | - | .4 | 4.5 | |
| 2014-15 | 14 | 21.0 | .435 | .000 | .688 | 4.0 | .8 | .2 | .4 | 6.1 | |
| 2015-16 | 13 | 24.4 | .456 | .000 | .700 | 6.6 | .8 | .1 | 1.5 | 11.2 | |
| Career | 69 | 22.6 | .425 | .182 | .581 | 5.1 | .7 | .1 | .6 | 7.3 | |
Playoffs
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | UE | 1 | 19.4 | .333 | .000 | .500 | 3.0 | - | - | - | 5.0 |
| Career | 1 | 19.4 | .333 | .000 | .500 | 3.0 | - | - | - | 5.0 | |
International career
[edit]Javier suited up for the Philippine national team that competed in the 2016 FIBA Asia Challenge in Tehran. As a backup big man, he averaged 3.6 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 9.1 minutes in the five games that he played.[1][17]
Personal life
[edit]Javier's father Randy once played for the Adamson Soaring Falcons.[2] Javier also owns an auto shop in his hometown.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Dy, Richard (November 16, 2016). "Star rookie Javier recalls journey from casual fan to making the PBA". Fox Sports. Archived from the original on November 16, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ a b c Olivares, Rick. "UE's Chris Javier dreams overtime for his college career". Philstar.com. The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ^ a b "Christopher Javier Player Profile". PBA-Online. Archived from the original on April 4, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ "Christopher Royce Javier - UE Red Warriors". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on September 6, 2017. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ "UAAP: Lowly UE upsets defending champs Ateneo on buzzer-beater". GMA News Online. September 6, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ Dy, Adrian (September 5, 2016). "Five things to know about the UAAP Season 79 UE Red Warriors - SLAMonline Philippines". SLAM Online PH. Archived from the original on September 5, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "Daquioag, Javier, Reyes declare for PBA Draft". Inquirer.net. October 17, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ Lintag, Paul (October 30, 2016). "Second generation Ael Banal is top pick of regular PBA Draft". ABS-CBN Sports. Archived from the original on November 15, 2016.
- ^ Leongson, Randolph B. (September 10, 2017). "Hotshots send Maliksi to Elite in 4-player trade". INQUIRER.net.
- ^ "TnT picks up Chris Javier from free agent ranks to fill Kelly void". Spin.ph.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry (December 11, 2021). "TNT on brink of early 3x3 exit despite Chris Javier entry". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry (June 3, 2022). "Ginebra trades guard MJ Ayaay to NorthPort for future draft pick". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry (September 25, 2022). "Coach Pido explains no choice but to unload Subido and Co. after trade". Spin.ph. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ Times, Tiebreaker (February 21, 2023). "PSL: Gimpayan, Cardona link up as Boracay silences Bulacan". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "MPBL: Hot-shooting Paranaque drubs Bicolandia for 10th win". Spin.ph. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ [1] Real GM
- ^ "Christopher Joyce JAVIER (PHI)'s profile". FIBA.com. Archived from the original on September 17, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ "Chris Javier looking beyond basketball". INQUIRER.net. October 7, 2020. Retrieved February 14, 2025.