Gary David
Gary David | |
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David with Air21 in 2008 | |
| Member of the Dinalupihan Municipal Council | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 13, 1978 Floridablanca, Pampanga, Philippines |
| Political party | Aksyon Demokratiko (2021–present) |
| Residence(s) | Dinalupihan, Bataan, Philippines |
| Occupation | Athlete, politician |
| Basketball career | |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 182 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Lyceum |
| PBA draft | 2004: 1st round, 10th overall pick |
| Selected by the Coca-Cola Tigers | |
| Playing career | 2004–present |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 2004–2005 | Coca-Cola Tigers |
| 2005–2010 | Air21 Express / Burger King Titans / Burger King Whoopers |
| 2010–2012 | Coca-Cola Tigers / Powerade Tigers |
| 2012–2013 | GlobalPort Batang Pier |
| 2013–2016 | Meralco Bolts |
| 2016 | San Miguel Beermen |
| 2016–2017 | Mahindra Floodbuster |
| 2018–2020 | Bataan Defenders/Risers |
| 2022 | Pampanga Giant Lanterns |
| Career highlights | |
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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. 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.
In addition to basketball, David is also an active politician, serving as a councilor in his hometown Dinalupihan since 2022.