The 2021 NBL–Pilipinas Chairman's Cup, also known as the 2021 Chooks-to-Go NBL Chairman's Cup for sponsorship reasons, was the fourth conference of NBL–Pilipinas. It was also the league's first conference under professional status as recognized by the Games and Amusement Board.
The inaugural pro league season opened on July 18, 2021 with 11 teams. However the league was suspended in July 30, 2021 due to stricter COVID-19 community quarantine imposed in Greater Manila. The NBL resumed play on September 18, 2021.
The Pampanga Delta clinched the 2021 NBL title at La Union Paower's expense.
Teams Team Locality Team governor Head coach DF Bulacan Republicans Malolos, Bulacan Daniel Fernando Romeo Cardenas Paul John Macapagal Laguna Pistons Santa Rosa and Biñan, Laguna Amirh Moghadassi Edmon Fontillas La Union Paower San Fernando, La Union Pablo Ortega Louie Aquino Mindoro Tamaraws Disiplinados Oriental Mindoro Humerlito Dolor Bengie Teodoro Muntinlupa Water Warriors Muntinlupa, Metro Manila Angelito Alvarez Siefred Levita Pampanga Delta San Fernando, Pampanga Charlie Chua Dennis Pineda Parañaque Aces Parañaque, Metro Manila Marvin Santos Stephen Mopera Quezon Barons Lucena, Quezon Danilo Suarez Jonas Guiao, Jr. Stan District 4 SparTANs Quezon Helen Tan Carmelo Alas Taguig Generals Taguig, Metro Manila Lino Cayetano Bing Victoria
Venue Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Metro Manila, the season was played in Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga in a closed-circuit format behind closed doors.
San Fernando, PampangaBren Z. Guiao Convention Center
Elimination round Results
Playoffs
Quarterfinals The higher-seeded team has a twice-to-beat advantage. The lower-seeded team had to win over the other twice in order to advance to the semifinals. The higher seeded team only had to win once.
(3) Muntinlupa Water Warriors vs. (6) Parañaque Aces
(4) DF Bulacan Republicans vs. (5) Taguig Generals
Semifinals (1) Pampanga Delta vs. (5) Taguig Generals
(2) La Union PAOwer vs. (3) Muntinlupa Water Warriors
Finals: (1) Pampanga Delta vs. (2) La Union PAOwer
See also 2021 WNBL–Philippines season
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