Junthy Valenzuela (born June 5, 1979 in Bogo, Cebu) is a Filipino former basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), a former Red Bull Barako player. He was automatically pulled by Red Bull directly from the Philippine Basketball League.
![]() Valenzuela (left) in 2008 | |
Personal information | |
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Born | (1979-06-05) June 5, 1979 (age 43) Bogo, Cebu, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Career information | |
College | Salazar Institute of Technology |
PBA draft | 2000 / Elevated |
Selected by the Batang Red Bull Energizers | |
Playing career | 2000–2010 |
Position | Shooting guard / Small forward |
Number | 10 |
Career history | |
2000–2008 | Batang Red Bull Energizers / Batang Red Bull Thunder / Red Bull Barako |
2008–2010 | Barangay Ginebra Kings |
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On April 14, 2008, he was traded by the Red Bull Barako to the Barangay Ginebra Kings in exchange for a 2009 second round pick and a 2010 first round draft pick.[1]
After his PBA career came into an end, Valenzuela returned to his home province, Cebu to become an assistant coach of the University of San Carlos Warriors men's basketball team in the CESAFI. He currently managed a pawnshop business based in Cebu, aside from being part of the USC's coaching staff.[2]
Batang Red Bull Thunder 2001 PBA Commissioner's Cup Champions | |
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Batang Red Bull Thunder 2002 PBA Commissioner's Cup Champions | |
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Red Bull Barako 2005–06 PBA Fiesta Conference Champions | |
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Barangay Ginebra Kings 2008 PBA Fiesta Conference Champions | |
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