Samboy Lim
Filipino basketball player (1962–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Avelino "Samboy" Borromeo Lim Jr. (April 1, 1962 – December 23, 2023), nicknamed "The Skywalker", was a Filipino professional basketball player of the Philippine Basketball Association and many-time national player in the 1980s and 1990s.
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Borromeo and the surname or paternal family name is Lim.
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As a high-flying wing, he distinguished himself with his flamboyant and often dangerous forays to the basket, punctuated by acrobatic shots, hang-time moves, or slam dunks.[1] A five-time All-Star and two-time PBA Mythical Team selection, he did not however win a Most Valuable Player Award because he did not get to complete a full season due to the many injuries he sustained on the court.[2]