Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Paulasi Taulava also known as Asi Taulava (born March 2, 1973) is a Tongan born Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippines who currently plays for the Air21 Express in the Philippine Basketball Association.Standing 6 ft 9 in (2.13 m) tall and weighing 275 pounds (125 kg), he is considered by many to be one of the greatest and most dominant Filipino basketball players to ever play the center position in the PBA. Throughout his 13-year career, Taulava has used his size and strength to overpower opponents for points and rebounds. He is also a many-time member of the Philippines national basketball team in international competitions.Following his career in the PBL, Taulava entered the PBA in 1999, when he directly hired by the Mobiline Phone Pals. With his performances, he quickly emerged as one of the top centers in the league, also winning the 2003 MVP award. After eight years with Talk N' Text, he was traded to the Coca-Cola Tigers where he played until 2010. He was then traded again to the Meralco Bolts, leading the team for two seasons with his presence and style. In 2012, Taulava decided to leave the PBA to play for the San Miguel Beermen in the ABL. After a brief stint in the league, he made his PBA return in 2013, when he signed for the Air21 Express.Taulava's individual accolades include the 2003 MVP award, two All-Star Game MVP awards and the 2013 ABL MVP award.However, Taulava is also one of the most controversial figures in Philippine basketball due to his numerous issues about his citizenship since he arrived in the local basketball scene in 1997.He is also known for his dyed hair, although he has also shaved his head bald numerous times in the past.. }
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- Asi_Taulava abstract "Paulasi Taulava also known as Asi Taulava (born March 2, 1973) is a Tongan born Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippines who currently plays for the Air21 Express in the Philippine Basketball Association.Standing 6 ft 9 in (2.13 m) tall and weighing 275 pounds (125 kg), he is considered by many to be one of the greatest and most dominant Filipino basketball players to ever play the center position in the PBA. Throughout his 13-year career, Taulava has used his size and strength to overpower opponents for points and rebounds. He is also a many-time member of the Philippines national basketball team in international competitions.Following his career in the PBL, Taulava entered the PBA in 1999, when he directly hired by the Mobiline Phone Pals. With his performances, he quickly emerged as one of the top centers in the league, also winning the 2003 MVP award. After eight years with Talk N' Text, he was traded to the Coca-Cola Tigers where he played until 2010. He was then traded again to the Meralco Bolts, leading the team for two seasons with his presence and style. In 2012, Taulava decided to leave the PBA to play for the San Miguel Beermen in the ABL. After a brief stint in the league, he made his PBA return in 2013, when he signed for the Air21 Express.Taulava's individual accolades include the 2003 MVP award, two All-Star Game MVP awards and the 2013 ABL MVP award.However, Taulava is also one of the most controversial figures in Philippine basketball due to his numerous issues about his citizenship since he arrived in the local basketball scene in 1997.He is also known for his dyed hair, although he has also shaved his head bald numerous times in the past.".