Joe Devance facts for kids
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Devance with the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in 2015
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| Born | February 19, 1982 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
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| Nationality | Filipino / American | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | UTEP (2001–2004) | |||||||||||||
| PBA Draft | 2007 Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Welcoat Dragons | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2007–2022, 2024 | |||||||||||||
| League | PBA | |||||||||||||
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| 2007–2008 | Welcoat Dragons | |||||||||||||
| 2008–2011 | Alaska Aces | |||||||||||||
| 2011–2015 | Star Hotshots | |||||||||||||
| 2015–2022, 2024 | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | |||||||||||||
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| 2019 | Philippines (assistant) | |||||||||||||
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Joe Calvin Devance Jr. (born February 19, 1982) is a Filipino-American former professional basketball player. He was known for his amazing skills on the court. Joe won an incredible 12 championships during his career. He played for famous teams like the Alaska Aces, the Magnolia franchise, and the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel.
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Joe Devance: A Basketball Star
Joe Devance had a long and successful career in the PBA. He was a versatile player, meaning he could do many things well on the court. He was good at scoring from outside and also close to the basket.
Early Career and First Teams
Joe Devance played college basketball at the University of Texas, El Paso from 2001 to 2004. After college, he joined the PBA.
Starting with Welcoat Dragons
In 2007, Joe Devance was the very first player chosen in the 2007 PBA draft. He was picked by the new team, Welcoat Dragons. Even though he played, he didn't get to show all his talents right away. He played as a center for the team.
Playing for the Alaska Aces
After one season, Joe was traded to the Alaska Aces. This was a big move for him. He became known as a strong scorer and a threat near the basket. He helped the Aces reach the finals three times. In 2010, he won his first championship with them in the Fiesta Conference.
Joe played three seasons with the Alaska Aces. He later wanted to explore other opportunities. So, Alaska traded him to the Air21 Express.
Grand Slam Success
Joe Devance's journey continued with more exciting trades. He quickly moved to the B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados. He never even played a game for the Air21 Express.
Joining B-Meg and San Mig Coffee
With B-Meg, Joe became a very important player. He was even considered for the PBA Most Valuable Player award in 2011. He was also named to the PBA Mythical Second Team. This means he was one of the best players in the league.
Joe was a key part of the San Mig Coffee Mixers team. They achieved a "Grand Slam" in the 2013–14 season. A Grand Slam means winning all three major championships in one season. Joe played a big role in this historic achievement. He signed a new contract in 2014 to stay with the team.
Finishing Strong with Barangay Ginebra
In 2015, Joe Devance was traded again. This time, he joined the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. This trade was part of a big deal involving four different teams.
Reuniting with Coach Tim Cone
At Ginebra, Joe was reunited with his former coach, Tim Cone. They had worked together at Alaska and Star. This reunion was very successful. Joe continued to win many championships with Ginebra.
Retirement and Return
In June 2022, Joe Devance announced he was retiring from playing basketball. He then joined the coaching staff for the Gin Kings. However, in 2024, he made a surprise return to playing. He was reactivated by Barangay Ginebra for the playoffs of the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup. This showed his dedication to the team.
Achievements and Legacy
Joe Devance is one of the most decorated players in PBA history. He won 12 PBA championships, which is an amazing accomplishment. He was also selected as a PBA All-Star eight times. This shows how consistently good he was throughout his career. He was also recognized as one of the best players in the league by being named to the PBA Mythical Second Team three times. Before joining the PBA, he was even named the Most Valuable Player in the Philippine Basketball League (PBL) in 2006.
