Nationality Swiss / Filipino 2012 B-Meg Llamados Weight 95 kg Listed height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Name Michael Burtscher Pro career 2009 | Listed weight 224 lb (102 kg) Role Basketball Player Position Center, Power forward 2009–2011 Alaska Aces Height 1.98 m | |
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Born March 8, 1985 (age 39)
Baden, Switzerland ( 1985-03-08 ) PBA draft 2009 Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall Education Clearwater Christian College | ||
Arthur tupaz 1on1 with pba player michael burtscher
Michael Burtscher (born March 8, 1985) is a Filipino-Swiss former professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association.
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Initially one of the 51 rookie aspirants in the 2009 PBA draft, Burtscher was selected as the sixth overall pick by the Alaska Aces. Burtscher won his first ring as a rookie when he played for the Aces for two seasons before being traded to the then B-Meg Llamados and winning his second PBA championship. Shortly after winning his first title, Burtscher was waived by the Llamados. He was later signed to the San Miguel Beermen of the ASEAN Basketball League where he also won a championship. The entry of two new expansions teams in the PBA signaled his return to the second oldest league in the world, he was signed by the then Kia Sorento where he played for a season averaging 3 points per game.
Burtscher hinted his retirement on September 10, 2016 on his Facebook account citing that his 'heart isn't on the game anymore'. Four days later, he finally made an official announcement thanking all the people who contributed to his 'good career'. Burtscher currently enjoys being an indigenous people advocate, photographer and philanthropist.