Chris Javier

Christopher Joyce Fernando Javier (born December 6, 1992) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Bataan Risers of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). He was drafted 5th overall by Star in the 2016 PBA draft.

Early life The young Javier learned the rudiments of the game of basketball when he participated in a camp held by former PBA player Ed Cordero sometime in 2005. A year later, he was recruited by the San Beda Red Cubs, which he helped win more championships in the high school division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. When it was time for him to move to college, he planned to enroll at De La Salle University with fellow Red Cub Alfonzo Gotladera but was advised to play elsewhere to avoid playing in the shadow of his teammate.

Collegiate career Javier played his entire five-year collegiate career for the UE Red Warriors in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. He posted career averages of 7.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in 22.6 minutes, playing a total of 68 games. In his final season with the team, he averaged 11.2 points (second on the team), and a team-leading 6.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks. His 1.5 blocks was also the second-highest average in the entire league.

PBA D-League Javier had an impressive stint with the Racal Tile Masters in the PBA D-League.

Professional career Javier was drafted fifth overall in the 2016 PBA draft by the Star Hotshots.

On September 10, 2017, Javier, along with Allein Maliksi, was traded to the Blackwater Elite for Kyle Pascual and Riego Gamalinda.

On September 18, 2020, he signed with the TNT KaTropa. He also had a stint with the team's affiliate 3x3 team, the TNT Tropang Giga, during the 2021 PBA 3x3 season.

On June 3, 2022, he signed with the NorthPort Batang Pier. Several months later, he, Renzo Subido, and John Apacible were waived when the team traded for Arvin Tolentino, Jeff Chan, Prince Caperal, and Kent Salado.

After leaving the PBA, he had a stint in the PSL. He then played in the MPBL for the San Juan Knights, Bicolandia Oragons and the Bataan Risers.

Career statistics

PBA season-by-season averages As of the end of 2022–23 season

College

Elimination rounds

Playoffs

International career Javier suited up for the Philippine national team that competed in the 2016 FIBA Asia Challenge in Tehran. As a backup big man, he averaged 3.6 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 9.1 minutes in the five games that he played.

Personal life Javier's father Randy once played for the Adamson Soaring Falcons.