Chris Javier

Christopher Joyce Fernando Javier (born December 6, 1992) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the San Juan Knights of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).[1] He was drafted 5th overall by Star in the 2016 PBA draft.[2]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Fernando and the surname or paternal family name is Javier.
Chris Javier
No. 13 – San Juan Knights
PositionPower forward / center
LeagueMPBL
Personal information
Born (1992-12-06) December 6, 1992
Biñan, Laguna, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolSan Beda College
CollegeUniversity of the East
PBA draft2016: 2nd round, 5th overall pick
Selected by the Star Hotshots
Playing career2016–present
Career history
2016–2017Star Hotshots
2017–2019Blackwater Elite
2020–2021TNT Tropang Giga
2022NorthPort Batang Pier
2022–2023Quezon City Beacons
2023–presentSan Juan Knights
Career highlights and awards

Early life

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.[3] 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.[4]

Collegiate career

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.

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.[4] In the same season, he hit back-to-back game winners — first against UP and then against five-peat seeking Ateneo de Manila.[5]

PBA D-League

Javier had an impressive stint with Racal Tile Masters in the PBA D-League.[6]

Professional career

Javier was drafted fifth overall in the 2016 PBA draft by the Star Hotshots.

On September 10, 2017, Javier, along with Allein Maliksi, was traded to the Blackwater Elite for Kyle Pascual and Riego Gamalinda.[7]

On September 18, 2020, he signed with the TNT KaTropa.[8] He also had a stint with the team's affiliate 3x3 team, the TNT Tropang Giga, during the 2021 PBA 3x3 season.[9]

On June 3, 2022, he signed with the NorthPort Batang Pier.[10]

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

PBA season-by-season averages

As of the end of 2022–23 season[11]

Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2016–17 Star 164.7.364.000.800.6.3.0.21.3
2017–18 Blackwater 186.0.455.182.6001.0.3.2.11.9
2019 Blackwater 2013.1.358.321.7082.4.5.2.24.2
2021 TNT 83.6.400.0001.000.3.0.0.0.8
2022–23 NorthPort 67.8.455.286—1.7.2.0.02.0
Career 687.7.388.245.7221.3.3.1.12.3

College

[12]

Elimination rounds
Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2011-12 UE 1420.6.397.000.5834.6.6-.54.6
2012-13 1429.5.500.100.6146.9.9.2.410.6
2013-14 1417.7.403.167.1333.5.4-.44.5
2014-15 1421.0.435.000.6884.0.8.2.46.1
2015-16 1324.4.456.000.7006.6.8.11.511.2
Career 6922.6.425.182.5815.1.7.1.67.3

Playoffs
Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2014-15 UE 119.4.333.000.5003.0---5.0
Career 119.4.333.000.5003.0---5.0

International

Javier suited up for the Philippine national team that competed in the 2016 FIBA Asia Challenge in Tehran. He averaged 3.6 points, 0.8 rebound, and 9.1 minutes in the five games that he played.[13]

References
  1. "Christopher Royce Javier - UE Red Warriors". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on September 6, 2017. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  2. Lintag, Paul (October 30, 2016). "Second generation Ael Banal is top pick of regular PBA Draft". ABS-CBN Sports.
  3. Dy, Richard. "Star rookie Javier recalls journey from casual fan to making the PBA". Fox Sports. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  4. Olivares, Rick. "UE's Chris Javier dreams overtime for his college career". Philstar.com. The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
  5. "UAAP: Lowly UE upsets defending champs Ateneo on buzzer-beater". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  6. "Daquioag, Javier, Reyes declare for PBA Draft". Inquirer.net. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  7. Leongson, Randolph B. (September 10, 2017). "Hotshots send Maliksi to Elite in 4-player trade". INQUIRER.net.
  8. "TnT picks up Chris Javier from free agent ranks to fill Kelly void". Spin.ph.
  9. Ramos, Gerry (December 11, 2021). "TNT on brink of early 3x3 exit despite Chris Javier entry". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
  10. Ramos, Gerry (June 3, 2022). "Ginebra trades guard MJ Ayaay to NorthPort for future draft pick". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
  11. Real GM
  12. "Christopher Javier Player Profile". PBA-Online. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  13. "Christopher Joyce JAVIER (PHI)'s profile". FIBA.com. Archived from the original on September 17, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
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