Season Highlights
- The richest crop of rookies, and the most talented PBA batch of draftees, came to the PBA in its 15th.season, most notable names were Benjie Paras, Nelson Asaytono, Dindo Pumaren, Paul Alvarez, Zaldy Realubit, Elmer Cabahug, Romy Dela Rosa, Renato Agustin and Ricric Marata.
- The PBA All-Star game was held on June 4, featuring the Veterans coach by Baby Dalupan, against the Rookies/Sophomores coach by Dante Silverio, the Veterans won the memorable game on Ramon Fernandez's last-second basket on an inbound pass from former Toyota teammate Sonny Jaworski, the All-star MVP was awarded to Elmer Cabahug of the Rookies/Sophomores team.
- The San Miguel Beermen completed a three-conference sweep, becoming the third team to win the Grand Slam.
- Formula Shell center Benjie Paras, the number 1 draft pick of the season, made history by winning both the Most Valuable Player and the Rookie of the Year awards, the only occurrence in the league.
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