Samboy Lim

Samboy Lim
	Lim in 2004
Personal information
Born	April 1, 1962; Quezon City, Philippines
Died	December 23, 2023 (aged 61); Pasig, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Listed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school	San Beda College
College	Colegio de San Juan de Letran
Playing career	1986–1997
Position	Small forward, shooting guard
Number	9
Career history
1986	Lhuillier Jewelers
1986–1997	Magnolia Cheese/San Miguel Beer/San Miguel Beermen
1998	Welcoat House Paints
Career highlights and awards
	9× PBA champion (1987 Reinforced, 1988 Open, 1988 Reinforced, 1989 Open, 1989 All-Filipino, 1989 Reinforced, 1992 All-Filipino, 1993 Governors'); PBA Sportsmanship Award (1993); PBA All-Star Game MVP (1990) (he scored 42 points); 5× PBA All-Star (1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1996); 2× PBA Mythical Second Team (1990, 1993); PBA Grand Slam champion (1989); PBA's 25 Greatest Players; PBA's 40 Greatest Players; PBA Hall of Fame Class of 2009; No. 9 retired by the San Miguel Beermen; 3× NCAA Philippines champion (1982, 1983, 1984); NCAA Philippines Most Valuable Player (1984); PABL champion (1986 Invitational);
Men's Basketball
Representing Philippines
Southeast Asian Games
FIBA Asia Championship
Asian Games
FIBA Asia Champions Cup

Avelino Borromeo Lim Jr. (April 1, 1962 – December 23, 2023), better known as Samboy "The Skywalker" Lim, was a Filipino professional basketball player of the Philippine Basketball Association and many-time national player in the 1980s and '90s.

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. 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.

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