Sonny Cabatu

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He's known to break into a smile once in a while, but that's the only concession he will give you inside the hardcourt.

That sums up Sonny Cabatu when inside the floor. He's muscle and brawn, but unlike other behemoths, Cabatu knew how to position himself near the basket - and score unmolested, defenders be damned.

Notwithstanding his reputation as a bruiser on the defensive end, Cabatu scored enough points to shine and win two MVP plums while playing for ESQ Marketing in the PABL, even outglossing equally-talented teammates such as Ricky Cui, Jojo Villapando, Adonis Tierra and Glenn Capacio.

Cabatu broke into the league via the Bank of Rizal, which he helped steer to a runner-up and a championship in its first year back in 1984. When the team disbanded, Cabatu was acquired by ESQ Marketing, which won three straight championships.

Like several others during his time, Cabatu went on to play in the PBA, but wasn't as successful as he was in the PBL. Still, Cabatu gave PABL fans plenty of memories - that of a banger who is as merciless on defense as he is as prolific on offense.