Gary David

Gary David
David with Air21 in 2008
Member of the Dinalupihan Municipal Council
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Personal details
Born (1978-07-13) July 13, 1978 (age 46)
Dinalupihan, Bataan, Philippines
Political partyAksyon Demokratiko (2021–present)
Residence(s)Dinalupihan, Bataan, Philippines
OccupationAthlete, politician
Basketball career
Personal information
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
CollegeLyceum
PBA draft2004: 1st round, 10th overall pick
Selected by the Coca-Cola Tigers
Playing career2004–present
PositionShooting guard
Career history
2004–2005Coca-Cola Tigers
2005–2010Air21 Express / Burger King Titans / Burger King Whoopers
2010–2012Coca-Cola Tigers / Powerade Tigers
2012–2013GlobalPort Batang Pier
2013–2016Meralco Bolts
2016San Miguel Beermen
2016–2017Mahindra Floodbuster
2018–2020Bataan Defenders/Risers
2022Pampanga Giant Lanterns
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Philippines
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2003 Hanoi Team
William Jones Cup
Gold medal – first place 2012 Taipei Team
Silver medal – second place 2015 Taipei Team
FIBA Asia Championship
Silver medal – second place 2013 Manila team
FIBA Asia Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Wuhan Team

Gary Ocampo David (born July 13, 1978) is a Filipino professional basketball player who last played for the Pampanga Giant Lanterns of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). He is a five-time All-Star and co-holds the longest streak for consecutive games recording 20 points or more.[1] Famously known as "El Granada" or "Mr. Pure Energy", he is widely hailed by fans and Hall of Famers as one of the best scorers of all-time in the PBA.[2]

In addition to basketball, David is also an active politician, serving as a councilor in his hometown Dinalupihan since 2022.

  1. ^ "David matches scoring feat as Powerade stops Rain or Shine". Interaktv.com.ph. June 8, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
  2. ^ "PBA legends hail Gary David as one of greatest scorers in league history". InterAksyon. June 9, 2012. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2013.