Baser Amer

High school career

Amer played for the Holy Child College of Davao Reds from 2006 to 2009. He was discovered by national youth head coach Eric Altamirano during NBTC open tryouts, where he ranked in the Top 20 out of 150 players.

At the Nike Elite Camp, he was named to the Mythical Five and MVP, catching the attention of San Beda Red Cub coach Ato Badolato, who recruited him. After a one-year residency, he debuted for the Red Cubs in 2009, winning the NCAA Juniors title. The following year, he won the Juniors season MVP and another championship, averaging 16.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 11.7 assists per game.

College career

Amer chose to stay at San Beda despite heavy recruitment. As a backup point guard in his rookie year, he led the Lions in assists (4.5 per game) and won the 2012 Finals MVP despite coming off the bench.

He ended his college career without securing a six-peat, having been sidelined for three months after dislocating his right shoulder against Letran, then reinjuring it after a controversial foul. In his final game, he recorded 14 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, and one steal, and helped force overtime with an 8-0 run alongside Ola Adeogun. Amer stated he had no regrets for choosing San Beda.

Professional career

Amer was selected seventh overall by Meralco in the 2015 PBA draft and signed his rookie deal on October 30, 2015. He went scoreless in his debut but started his third game, scoring 9 points with 3 rebounds and 6 assists. He was selected for the 2017 and 2018 PBA All-Star Games, winning All-Star Game MVP in 2018 with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.

On February 4, 2021, he was traded to Blackwater Bossing with Bryan Faundo for Mac Belo. He signed multiple extensions with Blackwater, the last running through the 2023–24 Commissioner's Cup, after which he became an unrestricted free agent. On February 13, 2024, he signed with NLEX Road Warriors, reuniting with former college coach Frankie Lim.

International career

Amer was part of the Sinag Pilipinas team that won gold at the 2015 Southeast Asian Games and the Gilas Cadets lineup for the 2017 Southeast Asian Games. He was included in the 15-man Gilas Pilipinas roster for the third window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.

He made his national team debut against Australia, where a brawl led to the ejection of nine Filipino and four Australian players. Amer was one of three remaining players; after two fouled out, the Philippines lost by default with 1:57 left in the third quarter. Amer finished with 3 points in 2 minutes of play.

Did You Know?

• Amer was born to a Muslim family in Davao City and started playing basketball at age five.
• He idolized Jimmy Alapag as a child.
• He played for the D-League NLEX Road Warriors, winning three championships, and later for Hapee Fresh Fighters alongside Chris Newsome, Troy Rosario, Earl Scottie Thompson, and Garvo Lanete.