Gerald "Gerry" Esplana (born October 27, 1966) is a former Filipino basketball player, politician and coach. He was nicknamed "Mr. Cool" and "The Plan" while playing professionally.
Playing career He played for Presto Tivoli (when he won PBA Rookie of the Year), Sta. Lucia Realtors, and Shell Turbo Chargers (when he won two championships and a Finals MVP trophy).
Coaching career He formerly coached the EAC Generals in the NCAA and the Valenzuela Classics in the MPBL. He also assisted Boy Sablan on the UST Growling Tigers.
Others He served as former councilor in Valenzuela from 2004 to 2013. On November 22, 2023, he was appointed as the commissioner of the Pilipinas Super League.
Coaching record Collegiate record Season Team Elimination round PlayoffsGPWLPCTFinishGPWLPCTResults2011 EAC 18 4 14 .222 10th – – – – Eliminated2012 EAC18 8 10 .444 7th – – – – Eliminated2013 EAC18 10 8 .556 5th – – – – Eliminated2014 EAC18 4 14 .222 9th – – – – Eliminated Totals 72 26 46 .361 0 0 0 .000 0 championships
Personal life Esplana married Jennifer Pingree, 1990 Binibining Pilipinas Ms. International titleholder.
The couple has three children; Alyssa, Josiah and Jairus.
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