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Toyota’s Demise came on Valentine’s Day

Ramon Fernandez eyes the basket as Toyota mate Sonny Jaworski watches action.

February 12, 2022

It was to be an enchanting Lovers Day get-together. Ouch, it was not to be. There were no lollipops and roses on Valentine’s Day of 1984 for players and team staff of the Toyota Super Corollas (Tamaraws) who were told of the shocking news of the disbandment of the Delta Motors franchise in the PBA after a nine-year stay in the pro league during a team gathering for what was supposed to be a happy occasion for all.

Valentine’s Day in the NBA

Larry Bird earned NBA MVP honors from 1984-86. Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain were the only other players in NBA history to score a "three-peat."

February 10, 2022

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In NBA history, there have been three 50 points-or-more individual performances and seven triple-double games on Valentine’s Day.

Love in NBA Air

February 12, 2021

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Valentine’s Day will be remembered for the day Michael Jordan’s famed No. 23 jersey with the Chicago Bulls was lost in the locker room just before the team was to play the Orlando Magic. It turned out to a double whammy for His Airness as the Magic also recorded a 135-129 overtime victory.