Bong Hawkins is the son of character actor Rene Hawkins, Sr.
10 Facts About Bong Hawkins
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Bong Hawkins played one conference as a Realtor before being traded to Alaska Milkmen for Paul Alvarez beginning the 1993 PBA Commissioner's Cup.
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Bong Hawkins became an integral part of Alaska's success starting the mid-1990s, alongside Jojo Lastimosa, Johnny Abarrientos, Poch Juinio and import Sean Chambers.
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In 1996, the Milkmen became the fourth team to win the PBA Grandslam and Bong Hawkins was named to the Mythical Five for the second straight season.
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Bong Hawkins moved to Tanduay Rhum Masters in the 2001 season in exchange for a draft pick.
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Bong Hawkins wanted to have the same terms of salary that he had with the Masters while the Express based their contract on written ones.
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Bong Hawkins last played during the 3rd-Place game of the 2006 PBA Philippine Cup against San Miguel.
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Bong Hawkins was snubbed from the PBA's 40 Greatest Players list.
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Bong Hawkins was invited to be on the coaching staff for the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons Men's Basketball Team.
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Bong Hawkins played in exhibition games after retiring, including one in Saudi in 2012, one against a selection of former NBA stars that same year, and one with former and current Alaska, Purefoods, and Ginebra players in 2015.