Carlos Badion
Filipino basketball player known for his physical defense and innovative moves.
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Carlos Velasco Badion was a Filipino basketball player known for his physical defense and the moves he popularized, such as the bicycle drive and the jackknife layup. Born in Lubao, Pampanga, he grew up in Tondo, Manila, and played for Mapúa in the NCAA after being spotted by Valerio Lopez.
He competed for the Philippine national team in two Olympic tournaments and the 1958 Asian Games, winning gold at the latter. Badion was also part of the team that won the inaugural Asian Basketball Confederation Championship in 1960, where he was named to the All-Star team. A knee injury during the 1960 Rome Olympics ended his playing career, after which he worked in business and later coached the Mapúa Cardinals and UST women's basketball team to titles.
Career statistics and honours
Medals
- Gold ABC Championship — 1960 Manila Team
- Gold Asian Games — 1958 Tokyo Team
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Carlos Badion born?
Carlos Badion was born on 16 August 1935 in Lubao, Pampanga, Philippine Islands.
When did Carlos Badion die?
Carlos Badion died on 20 June 2002 in Tondo, Manila, Philippines.
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Sources
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- Wikipedia: Carlos Badion (CC BY-SA 4.0).
- Statistics, medals and awards: the tables of the source article.
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