13 Facts About Nelson Asaytono

Nelson Asaytono became a member of the national team that same year in 1987 under coach Joe Lipa.

Nelson Asaytono played for coach Derrick Pumaren at Magnolia Ice Cream in the PABL and won three championships.

Nelson Asaytono was drafted as the 2nd overall pick by the Purefoods Hotdogs in 1989.

Nelson Asaytono played three seasons for the ball club that had most of his former national teammates: Jojo Lastimosa, Alvin Patrimonio, Jerry Codinera, Glenn Capacio, and Dindo Pumaren.

In late 1991, Nelson Asaytono was traded by Purefoods to Swift in exchange for first-round picks in 1994 and 1995.

Nelson Asaytono joined the list of PBA millionaires as he was signed to a lucrative pact by the RFM franchise.

For two seasons with Swift, Nelson Asaytono made it to the mythical five selection and a decent run at the Most Valuable Player plum.

Nelson Asaytono became the go-to guy in Coach Ron Jacobs's rotation and its franchise player.

Nelson Asaytono led the Beermen to the finals twice in All Filipino and Commissioner's Cup in that season but came up short on both occasions to the Alaska Milkmen.

Nelson Asaytono's second stint Pop Cola was a forgettable one, as he started to slow down as he was still at the bench.

Nelson Asaytono continued to play in exhibition games after he retired.

Nelson Asaytono became a building contractor, building basketball courts and gyms.

Nelson Asaytono was confined in the ICU of a hospital in General Trias, Cavite, for four days and was discharged several days later.