The Greatest PBA MVPs Who Shone with Multiple Teams

In the rich history of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), very few players have managed to dominate the league across different teams and eras. Even fewer have earned the prestigious Most Valuable Player (MVP) award multiple times—and with multiple franchises.

These legendary athletes not only showcased individual brilliance but also adapted to different systems, teammates, and coaching philosophies. Let’s celebrate the elite club of PBA players who won multiple MVPs with multiple teams, highlighting their best seasons, accomplishments, and legacies.

1. Bogs Adornado – 3x MVP (Crispa, U/Tex)

  • MVP Years: 1975, 1976 (Crispa), 1981 (U/Tex)

  • Best Season: 1975 – 26.96 PPG, 3.45 RPG, 2.39 APG

Bogs Adornado was the first-ever PBA MVP, and he quickly proved he was no fluke. Winning back-to-back MVPs in the league's inaugural seasons with Crispa, he was the go-to scorer of the Redmanizers. After recovering from a serious injury, Adornado completed a triumphant return by bagging his third MVP in 1981 with U/Tex—showing resilience and unmatched scoring ability.

Career Highlights:

  • 12 PBA seasons with Crispa, U/Tex, Great Taste, and Hills Bros.

  • 7x Mythical First Team, 3x Scoring Champion

  • 8 PBA Championships, including the 1976 Crispa Grandslam

2. Ramon Fernandez – 4x MVP (Toyota, Beer Hausen, Tanduay, San Miguel)

  • MVP Years: 1982 (Toyota), 1984 (Beer Hausen), 1986 (Tanduay), 1988 (San Miguel)

  • Best Season: 1984 – 27.8 PPG, 11.7 RPG, 9.92 APG, 1.53 SPG, 2.09 BPG

Ramon “El Presidente” Fernandez is widely regarded as the greatest PBA player of all time, and for good reason. He's the only player to win MVPs with four different teams—a feat that speaks volumes about his consistency and adaptability. Whether leading the powerhouse Toyota or anchoring San Miguel’s 1989 Grandslam, Fernandez was always at the heart of winning.

Career Highlights:

  • Played 20 seasons with Toyota, Beer Hausen, Tanduay, San Miguel, and Purefoods

  • All-time PBA leader in points, rebounds, and blocks

  • 13x Mythical First Team, 19 Championships, 1989 Grandslam Champion

3. Abet Guidaben – 2x MVP (Crispa, San Miguel)

  • MVP Years: 1983 (Crispa), 1987 (San Miguel)

  • Best Season: 1987 – 19.36 PPG, 10.7 RPG, 2.94 APG

Often overshadowed by his rival Fernandez, Abet Guidaben quietly put together one of the most decorated careers in PBA history. After winning MVP with Crispa, he added another four years later with San Miguel, demonstrating both longevity and effectiveness in any role he was given.

Career Highlights:

  • Played 21 seasons with multiple teams including Tanduay, Purefoods, and Shell

  • 3x Mythical First Team

  • 16 Championships, mostly during the Crispa dynasty era

4. Willie Miller – 2x MVP (Red Bull, Alaska)

  • MVP Years: 2002 (Red Bull), 2007 (Alaska)

  • Best Season: 2007 – 19.1 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 5.2 APG

Willie “The Thriller” Miller was known for his flair, unpredictability, and sheer scoring talent. After earning his first MVP with Red Bull in 2002, Miller reached another career peak in 2007 by leading the Alaska Aces and clinching his second MVP. His dynamic playstyle made him a fan favorite and a matchup nightmare.

Career Highlights:

  • 14 PBA seasons with Red Bull, Talk N Text, Alaska, Ginebra, GlobalPort

  • 3x Mythical First Team, 2x Finals MVP

  • 3 Championships


Winning an MVP award in the PBA is hard. Doing it with multiple teams? That’s legendary. These players not only shaped their respective franchises—they helped define generations of Philippine basketball.

Their stories offer more than just stats; they showcase resilience, evolution, and undeniable greatness. Whether it’s Adornado’s scoring, Fernandez’s all-around dominance, Guidaben’s longevity, or Miller’s showmanship, each left a legacy that transcends jerseys.


Basketball careers are often defined by consistency and adaptability. The elite group of players who have won multiple PBA MVPs with multiple teams exemplify both. They didn’t just win; they elevated every franchise they joined.

As fans, we are lucky to have witnessed these legends make history—over and over again.


Which of these PBA MVP legends is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments below and celebrate their legacies with fellow basketball fans!

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