Mark Telan

Mark Clemence Telan (born January 12, 1976) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He last played for the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters in the Philippine Basketball Association. A former De La Salle Green Archer, he was 2-time UAAP basketball Most Valuable Player.[1] Telan entered the professional league in 1999 as a direct hire by the Tanduay Rhum Masters. When his team retooled the roster for the 2000 season, he was acquired by the Shell Turbo Chargers,[2] where he was named Most Improved Player in 2000. In 2002, he was then picked by the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals. After his tenure with Talk 'N Text, he was traded to the Air21 Express and then to the Coca-Cola Tigers. In 2009, Telan signed up with the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters as the offer was not matched by his team Coca-Cola. In 2010, he returns to Talk 'N Text.

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Mark Telan
Personal information
Born (1976-01-12) January 12, 1976
Santa Maria, Isabela, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolMapúa Institute of Technology
CollegeDe La Salle University
PBA draft1999 / Direct hire
Selected by the Tanduay Rhum Masters
Playing career1999–2011
PositionCenter / Power forward
Career history
1999Tanduay Rhum Masters
2000–2001Shell Turbo Chargers
2002–2006Talk 'N Text Phone Pals
2006–2007Air21 Express
2007–2009Coca-Cola Tigers
2009–2010Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
2010–2011Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
Career highlights and awards

He is known to be a solid low post threat and a good outside shooter. His defense is also commendable. His style of play has often drawn comparisons with that of his favorite NBA player Toni Kukoč.

References
  1. "Talented Mark Telan looks for bigger basketball stage". Manila Standard. 1998-03-19. Retrieved 2011-03-26.
  2. Reyes, Marc Anthony (2000-04-16). "Mark Clemence Telan: From Mr. Nobody to Mr. Somebody". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2011-03-26.


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