Ali Peek

Albert Henry "Ali" Peek (born February 13, 1975) is a Filipino-American retired professional basketball player.[2] During his playing days, he played mostly at the center position, although he is also used as a power forward occasionally.

Ali Peek
Personal information
Born (1975-02-13) February 13, 1975
Hawaii, United States
NationalityFilipino / American
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)[1]
Listed weight275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
CollegeSaint Mary's (1992–1995)
PBA draft1998 Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
Selected by the Pop Cola Panthers
Playing career1998–2014
PositionPower forward / Center
Number1, 2, 4, 34, 73
Career history
As player:
1998–2000Pop Cola 800s / Panthers
2001–2004Alaska Aces
2004–2007Coca-Cola Tigers
2008–2010Talk 'N Text Phone Pals / Tropang Texters
2010Sta. Lucia Realtors
2010–2014Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
As coach:
2015Laguna BUSA Warriors (assistant)
2019-presentBenilde Blazers (assistant)
Career highlights and awards

College

He played for St. Mary's College varsity team that represented and won for the United States the 1994 R. Williams Jones Cup championship in Taipei.[3]

PBL

In 1996, he played with AMA Cybertigers, as a 21-year-old amateur player in the Philippine Basketball League (PBL).

PBA career

Peek entered the PBA in 1998 after being drafted third overall by the now-defunct Pop Cola Panthers. Because of his height, standing only at 6 ft 4, despite his perceived presence in the low post as a top player in the PBA and judging by his stats, he remains not to be selected by the Philippine national team. He was the Panther's leading scorer, rebounder and shot-blocker.

At the start of the 2001 PBA season, he was traded along with Jon Ordonio, to the rebuilding Alaska Aces for then-Alaska franchise player Johnny Abarrientos and Poch Junio. During his time with the Aces, Peek's career blossomed despite the team falling short of winning a championship. In his first two years with the Aces, Alaska's decision to go "younger" paid off. Surrounded by talented youngsters John Arigo, Mike Cortez and Brandon Cablay during the 2003-04 Season, Peek won Best Player of the Conference honors in the 2003 Invitational Cup including a championship against his former team which is, during that time, named the Coca-Cola Tigers. He was also included in the Mythical first team twice.

During the third conference of the 2004-05 Season, Peek was traded back along with John Arigo [4] to his former team, the Coca-Cola Tigers in exchange for former Alaska player Jeffrey Cariaso and Reynel Hugnatan.

In the 2007-08 Season, the Tigers traded Peek and a first round draft pick to Talk N Text in exchange for disgruntled star Asi Taulava.

Before the 2010-11 PBA Season ended, the Sta.Lucia Realtors announced that the team had been put on sale and Peek was dealt to the Realtors in a controversial trade [5] that involved Sta. Lucia stars Kelly Williams and Ryan Reyes. Peek played the few remaining games in Sta. Lucia before going back to Talk N Text at the start of the 2010-11 PBA Season.

On November 7, 2011, Peek was shot in the neck by an unidentified gunman at the parking lot of the RFM Sports Center in Pioneer in Mandaluyong City.[6] He was rushed to the hospital and was out of danger. He has since returned to active play from the incident.

On February 26, 2014, Ali Peek announced on Twitter his retirement from the PBA. Peek played for about 16 years in the league.[7][8][9] He currently works as a color commentator in the league.

gollark: The ordering of the numbers in the biome URLs is odd.
gollark: I should try inbreeding and messifying my two golds.
gollark: (CB)
gollark: Do you want an astrapi xenowyrm instead...?
gollark: I also have a xenowyrm.

References
  1. http://pba.inquirer.net/players/ali-peek
  2. "Peek rallies Texters past Painters in Davao game". GMA News. 4 December 2010. Retrieved 30 December 2010.
  3. http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/165096/ali-peek-like-the-incredible-hulk-without-the-attitude
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. http://sportspinas.com/pba-ali-peek-shooting-suspect-identified-charged.html
  7. Quiteles, Rodneil (February 26, 2014). "PBA: 'Man Mountain' Ali Peek retires". Rappler. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
  8. Dy, Richard (February 26, 2014). "What a ride, says Ali Peek as he officially retires after 16 seasons in PBA". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on November 6, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
  9. Pamintuan, Carlo (February 26, 2014). "After 16 years, "Man Mountain" Ali Peek retires from the PBA". Yahoo! PH Sports. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
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