Michael Holper

Michael Holper

Personal information
Born	(1981-05-21) May 21, 1981 Norfolk, Virginia
Nationality	Filipino
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
PBA draft	2005 Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
Selected by the Barangay Ginebra Kings
Playing career	2005–2010
Position	Power forward / Center
Number	45
Career history
2005–2008	Barangay Ginebra Kings
2008–2009	Barako Bull Energy Boosters
2009–2010	San Miguel Beermen
Career highlights and awards
PBA champion (2006–07 Philippine)

Michael Holper (born May 21, 1981) is a former Filipino-American professional basketball player. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, he last played for the San Miguel Beermen. He plays the power forward and center positions. Holper is known to be a defensive player.

Career

Holper had the most number of starts among rookies in the 2005-06 season with 35 and this showed the kind of trust by then Barangay Ginebra Kings coach Siot Tanquingcen gave to him. Holper was a reliable player especially in defense and rebounding. But because of nagging injuries, he was sidelined for most of the 2005-06 season with the Kings.

Holper was later released by the Kings to clear salary cap. He was then signed by the Barako Bull Energy Boosters. In 2009, he was signed by the San Miguel Beermen. After his stint with the Beermen, he decided to retire from professional basketball.

Life after basketball

After playing basketball professionally, Holper decided to return to the United States where he has now become a doctor.

Personal life

Holper is married to his wife, whom he has two children.

He has a younger brother, named Melvin, who also plays power forward, who is currently playing collegiate basketball in the Philippines for the Southwestern University of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc.

External links

• Barangay Ginebra Kings