19 Facts About Samboy Lim

In 1983, Samboy Lim was remembered for the "Asthma series" against the San Sebastian Stags, where he had asthma throughout the championship series.

Samboy Lim was all set to join the NCC squad of coach Ron Jacobs even before the start of the 1984 NCAA tournament but he begged for a grace period so he could play in the collegiate league.

Samboy Lim won the NCAA MVP trophy as he led the Knights to their third straight NCAA seniors' championships from 1982 to 1984, under coach Larry Albano.

Samboy Lim dislodged several stars from their starting position and was always among the first five players off the bench.

Samboy Lim won championships with the nationals in the Jones Cup, SEA Games, and the ABC crown in early 1986.

Samboy Lim was one of the main players and top scorers of the national team that went on to win the bronze medal.

Samboy Lim spearheaded the ballclub to a title, together with Jojo Lastimosa and Al Solis.

In September 1986, Samboy Lim was included in the line-up of the comebacking San Miguel Beer in the Philippine Basketball Association, which the team to be known as Magnolia Cheese, in the 1986 PBA Open Conference.

Samboy Lim was injury-prone for the next two seasons, although he helped the San Miguel Beermen earn the 1988 PBA Open Conference title.

Samboy Lim's outstanding hang time earned him the monicker "Skywalker" and previous injuries did not stop him from playing with recklessly and coming up with acrobatic shots.

Samboy Lim scored 42 points in the 2nd PBA All-Star Game and was named Most Valuable Player.

Samboy Lim was hands down choice as a member of the RP Team in the Asian Games in Beijing, China, and was selected in the Asian Games Mythical five.

Samboy Lim could have made it to the Mythical five in the PBA for the first time had his team fared better in the Third Conference.

Samboy Lim was a member of the Mythical Second Team Selection twice.

Samboy Lim's remarkable play was a joy to watch and he was a constant fan favorite because of his aerial maneuvers.

However, because of those seemingly inhuman skills, Samboy Lim suffered numerous serious injuries that limited his PBA career to just nine seasons.

Samboy Lim was married to Darlene Marie Berberabe, the former CEO of Home Development Mutual Fund otherwise known as the PAG-IBIG Fund, and dean of University of the Philippines College of Law.

Samboy Lim's health had been an issue during his playing days, with the numerous injuries he suffered as a result of his stunts on the court.

Samboy Lim slipped into a coma and was first admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Medical City before he was later transferred to the intermediate care unit.