Eric Menk

Eric Menk
Menk with the Alaska Aces in 2016
Personal information
Born (1974-08-24) August 24, 1974 (age 50)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
NationalityFilipino / American
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight221 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolCharlotte (Charlotte, Michigan)
CollegeLake Superior State (1992–1996)
PBA draft1999: Elevated
Selected by the Tanduay Rhum Masters
Playing career1996–2016
PositionCenter / power forward
Number30
Coaching career2018–2020
Career history
As player:
1996–1997Horsens Idraets Club
1999–2001Tanduay Rhum Masters
2001–2012Barangay Ginebra Kings / Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
2013San Miguel Beermen
2013–2014GlobalPort Batang Pier
2014–2016Alaska Aces
As coach:
2018–2020San Miguel Alab Pilipinas (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Philippines
William Jones Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Taipei Team

Eric Conrad Padua Menk (born August 24, 1974) is a Filipino-American former professional basketball player who played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and the ASEAN Basketball League. Known as Major Pain, Menk is a four-time PBA champion and was the 2004–05 PBA Most Valuable Player.

Menk had played for the Barangay Ginebra franchise for twelve seasons before being waived and signed by the San Miguel Beermen of the ASEAN Basketball League. He was eventually picked up by the Aces of the PBA, playing for them for two seasons before retiring.