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{{short description|Filipino-American basketball player and coach (born 1977)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2023}}
{{Philippine name|Olmedo|Alapag}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name            = Jimmy Alapag
| image           = Jimmy Alapag - APC 2006.png
| caption         = Alapag in 2006
| position        = Player development coach
| team            = Sacramento Kings
| league          = [[NBA]]
| nationality     = Filipino / American
| birth_date      = {{Birth date and age|1977|12|30}}
| birth_place     = [[San Bernardino, California]], U.S.
| height_ft       = 5
| height_in       = 9
| weight_lbs      = 160
| high school     = [[Upland High School|Upland]] ([[Upland, California]])
| college         = {{nowrap|[[Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes|Cal State San Bernardino]] (1998–2002)}}
| draft_year_pba  = 2003
| draft_round_pba = 1
| draft_pick_pba  = 10
| draft_team_pba  = [[TNT Tropang Giga|Talk 'N Text Phone Pals]]
| career_start    = 2003
| career_end      = 2016
| career_number   = 3, 4, 6, 7, and 17
| career_position = [[Point guard]]
| coach_start     = 2015
| coach_end       = 
| team1           = [[TNT Tropang Giga|Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters]]
| years1          = 2003–2015
| team2           = [[Meralco Bolts]]
| years2          = 2015–2016
| cteam1          = [[Philippines men's national basketball team|Philippines]] (assistant)
| cyears1         = 2015–2017
| cteam2          = [[Meralco Bolts]]  (team consultant)
| cyears2         = 2016–2017
| cteam3          = [[San Miguel Alab Pilipinas]]
| cyears3         = 2017–2020
| cteam4          = [[San Miguel Beermen]] (assistant)
| cyears4         = 2019–2020
| cteam5          = Philippines (assistant)
| cyears5         = 2019–2020
| cteam6          = [[Stockton Kings]] (assistant)
| cyears6         = 2021–2023
| cyears7         = 2023–present
| cteam7          = [[Sacramento Kings]] (player development coach)
| highlights      =
;As player:
* 6× [[List of Philippine Basketball Association champions|PBA champion]] ([[2003 PBA All-Filipino Cup finals|2003 All-Filipino]], [[2008–09 PBA Philippine Cup finals|2009 Philippine]], [[2010–11 PBA Philippine Cup finals|2011 Philippine]], [[2011 PBA Commissioner's Cup finals|2011 Commissioner's]], [[2011–12 PBA Philippine Cup finals|2012 Philippine]], [[2012–13 PBA Philippine Cup finals|2013 Philippine]])
* 2× [[PBA Finals MVP]] ([[2010–11 PBA Philippine Cup finals|2011 Philippine]], [[2011 PBA Commissioner's Cup finals|2011 Commissioner's]])
* [[PBA Most Valuable Player Award|PBA Most Valuable Player]] ({{pbay|2010|end}})
* [[PBA Best Player of the Conference Award|PBA Best Player of the Conference]] ([[2011 PBA Commissioner's Cup|2011 Commissioner's]])
* 11× [[PBA All-Star Game|PBA All-Star]] ([[2003 PBA All-Star Weekend|2003]]–[[2011 PBA All-Star Weekend|2011]], [[2014 PBA All-Star Weekend|2014]], [[2015 PBA All-Star Weekend|2015]])
* [[PBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award|PBA All-Star Game MVP]] ([[2004 PBA All-Star Weekend|2004]])
* 3× [[PBA Mythical Team|PBA Mythical First Team]] ({{pbay|2003}}, {{pbay|2004|end}}, {{pbay|2010|end}})
* [[PBA Rookie of the Year Award|PBA Rookie of the Year]] ({{pbay|2003}})
* [[PBA Order of Merit]] ({{pbay|2009|end}})
* 2× PBA 3-Point Shootout champion ([[2003 PBA All-Star Weekend|2003]], [[2005 PBA All-Star Weekend|2005]])
* [[50 Greatest Players in PBA History]] (2015 selection)
* No. 3 retired by the [[TNT Tropang Giga]]
;As head coach:
* [[ASEAN Basketball League|ABL]] champion ([[2018 ABL finals|2018]])
;As assistant coach:
* 2× [[List of Philippine Basketball Association champions|PBA champion]] ([[2019 PBA Philippine Cup finals|2019 Philippine]], [[2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup finals|2019 Commissioner's]])
;As executive:
* [[List of Philippine Basketball Association champions|PBA champion]] ([[2015 PBA Commissioner's Cup finals|2015 Commissioner's]])
| medal_templates  =
{{MedalSport | Men's [[Basketball]]}}
{{MedalSport|Assistant coach for {{PHI}} }}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Southeast Asian Games]]}}
{{MedalGold | [[2017 Southeast Asian Games|2017 Kuala Lumpur]]|[[Basketball at the 2017 Southeast Asian Games|Team]]}}
{{MedalGold | [[2015 Southeast Asian Games|2015 Singapore]]|[[Basketball at the 2015 Southeast Asian Games|Team]]}}
{{MedalCompetition | [[FIBA Asia Championship]]}}
{{MedalSilver | [[2015 FIBA Asia Championship|2015 Changsha]] | [[Philippines men's national basketball team|Team]]}}
{{MedalCountry | the {{PHI}} }}
{{MedalCompetition | [[FIBA Asia Championship]]}}
{{MedalSilver | [[2013 FIBA Asia Championship|2013 Manila]] | [[2013 Philippines men's national basketball team results|team]]}}
{{MedalCompetition | [[William Jones Cup]]}}
{{MedalBronze | [[William Jones Cup|2007 Taipei]] | [[Philippines men's national basketball team|Team]]}}
{{MedalSilver | [[2015 William Jones Cup|2015 Taipei]] | [[Philippines men's national basketball team|Team]]}}
}}

'''Jim Olmedo Alapag''' (born December 30, 1977) is a Filipino-American professional [[basketball]] coach and former player. He serves as the player development coach for the [[Sacramento Kings]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA).<ref name="alapaggleague">{{ cite news |title=Jimmy Alapag named to coaching staff of Sacramento's G League team |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/24/21/alapag-named-to-coaching-staff-of-sacramentos-g-league-team |work=[[ABS-CBN News]] |date=August 24, 2021 |access-date=August 24, 2021}}</ref> He is nicknamed "'''The Mighty Mouse'''" and "'''The Captain'''".<ref>{{Cite web|title=FIBA Asia Cup memories and future expectations with Jimmy Alapag|url=https://www.fiba.basketball/asiacup/2021/news/fiba-asia-cup-memories-and-future-expectations-with-jimmy-alapag|access-date=January 18, 2022|website=FIBA.basketball|date=March 28, 2020 |language=en}}</ref>

==Early life and amateur career==
Alapag is the youngest of six siblings, and his parents are both Filipino immigrants from Leyte. He was born and raised in San Bernardino, California. He said his greatest influence in playing basketball was his father and older brother Crispin. He started playing basketball at the age of 3.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Danelova |first=Cassie |date= |title=Jimmy Alapag- 'The Mighty Mouse' – Pinoy TV Magazine |url=http://www.philtv.ph/jimmy-alapag-the-mighty-mouse/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723113751/http://www.philtv.ph/jimmy-alapag-the-mighty-mouse/ |archive-date=July 23, 2015 |access-date=May 23, 2023 }}</ref> In high school, he was only 4'9" in his freshman year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morales |first=Luisa |date=April 25, 2020 |title=Jimmy Alapag recalls early struggles in basketball |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2020/04/25/2009736/jimmy-alapag-recalls-early-struggles-basketball |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He almost quit basketball in his second year, but his high school coach convinced him to keep working. In his senior year at [[Upland High School|Upland High]], he averaged 15 points and nine assists.<ref name=":2" />

He first played collegiate basketball at the [[University of La Verne]]. He then transferred to a junior college<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xKZCQgVZgQ|title=Kwentong GILAS with PBA Legends Jimmy Alapag at Nic Belasco|date=September 18, 2023|via=YouTube}}</ref> and thereafter transferred to [[California State University, San Bernardino]]. He established himself as a clutch three-point shooter for Cal-State San Bernardino.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Halili|first1=Mico|title=The Final Score: Jimmy Alapag's parents saw something familiar in Game 3|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/290206/sports/opinion/the-final-score-jimmy-alapag-s-parents-saw-something-familiar-in-game-3|website=www.gmanetwork.com|date=January 14, 2013 |publisher=GMA News|access-date=December 23, 2014}}</ref> In 2002, he had his first crack of Philippine basketball when he was invited by then-national team coach [[Jong Uichico]] to try out for the Philippine National Team bound for [[2002 Asian Games]] in Busan, South Korea.<ref name=":2">{{cite web|last1=Henson|first1=Joaquin|title=Fil-Am Jimmy Alapag: Big Little Man|url=http://www.philstar.com/sports/152139/fil-am-jimmy-alapag-big-little-man|website=www.philstar.com|publisher=Philippine Star|access-date=December 23, 2014}}</ref> He made the team but missed documents and a hand injury kept him from playing.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Velasco |first=Bill |date=December 27, 2003 |title=Basketball unforgettables |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2003/12/27/233048/basketball-unforgettables |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Episode 21: Jimmy Alapag {{!}} Kuwentong Gilas 2.0 | date=September 29, 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4vnbm2FM8U |access-date=2023-09-20 |language=en}}</ref>

==Professional career==

=== Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters ===

==== 2003: Rookie season ====
Alapag was selected 10th overall pick in the [[2003 PBA draft]] by the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals and was considered the "steal of the draft".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pamintuan |first=Carlo |date=June 9, 2020 |title=The biggest PBA draft steals: 2003–2008 |url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/pba/story/_/id/29280729/the-biggest-pba-draft-steals-2003-2008 |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> A hand injury had lowered his draft stock. He then signed a contract worth P11 million.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 5, 2003 |title=Bigtimer si John Ferriols |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2003/02/05/194263/bigtimer-si-john-ferriols |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> In a game against Ginebra, he was selected for his first All-Star game and also won the Three-Point shootout during that year's [[2003 PBA All-Star Weekend|All-Star Weekend]].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Beltran |first1=Nelson |last2=Villar |first2=Joey |date=June 1, 2003 |title=PBA All-Star show on at Big Dome |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2003/06/01/208330/pba-all-star-show-big-dome |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=June 2, 2003 |title=Rookies best in shootout, slam dunk |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2003/06/02/208514/rookies-best-shootout-slam-dunk |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Later on, Alapag and slotman [[Asi Taulava]] led the Phone Pals to the [[2003 PBA All-Filipino Cup|All-Filipino Cup Championship]] by beating the [[Powerade Tigers|Coca-Cola Tigers]] in the [[2003 PBA All-Filipino Cup finals|finals]], after overcoming the 0–2 deficit to the Tigers and winning the last four games in the series to capture its first ever title.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=April 25, 2020 |title=Will it be a one (championship)-and-done PBA career for Asi Taulava? |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/one-championship-and-done-pba-career-for-asi-taulava-a2437-20200425 |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2003 |title=Winning no easy trick, magic |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2003/07/15/213677/winning-no-easy-trick-magic |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> In the [[2003 PBA Reinforced Conference|Reinforced Conference]], they finished in 3rd place overall after being swept in the semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2003 |title=Talk 'N Text, 3rd placer |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2003/12/01/229968/talk-n-text-3rd-placer |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> At the end of the 2003 season, he won the [[PBA Rookie of the Year Award|Rookie of the Year]] award by a huge margin after averaging 14.5 points, 7.02 assists and 6.54 rebounds per outing while shooting 35.4 percent from the three-point region.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zarate |first=Noel |date=February 13, 2020 |title=Taulava, Alapag head TNT's Mount Rushmore |url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/pba/story/_/id/28677047/taulava-alapag-head-tnt-mount-rushmore |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":3" />

==== 2004–05 season ====
In the [[2004–05 PBA season]], Alapag won his second mythical first team selection and co-MVP honors with teammate Taulava in the All-Star Game held in Cebu.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2004–05 PBA Season |url=https://philippinebasketball.neocities.org/pba.past200405season |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=philippinebasketball.neocities.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Giongco |first=Mark |date=March 2, 2015 |title=42-year-old Taulava vows to go all-out for fans in 2015 PBA All-Star game |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/174699/taulava-vows-to-go-all-out-for-fans-in-2015-pba-all-star-game |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> He also scored his career-high of 39 points in a Christmas Day loss.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=November 26, 2010 |title=Mighty Mouse Alapag sizzles as TNT nips Barako |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/content/206999/mighty-mouse-alapag-sizzles-as-tnt-nips-barako/story/ |access-date=May 29, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> He also led the Phone Pals to two straight finals appearances but failed to win another championship against the [[Barangay Ginebra San Miguel|Barangay Ginebra Kings]] in the [[2004–05 PBA Philippine Cup|Philippine Cup]] and against [[San Miguel Beermen]] in the [[2005 PBA Fiesta Conference|Fiesta Conference]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=April 29, 2020 |title=Near-sweeps for Red Bull, Alaska, Purefoods in two-conference era |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/near-grand-slam-in-two-conference-format-in-pba-a795-20200429 |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

==== 2005–2008 seasons ====
In a win over San Miguel during the [[2005–06 PBA Fiesta Conference|2005 Fiesta Conference]], Alapag had 12 assists.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zaldivar |first=A. C. |date=October 10, 2005 |title=KLARO ANG SIGNAL NG TALK N TEXT |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2005/10/10/301127/klaro-ang-signal-ng-talk-n-text |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He then missed consecutive three pointers in the last 17 seconds of a game against [[Red Bull Barako]] that led to Talk 'N Text falling to third place.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2005 |title=Phone Pals 'di nakaporma sa Barakos |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2005/11/19/307447/phone-pals-145di-nakaporma-sa-barakos |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Talk 'N Text fell to the [[Barako Bull Energy|Air21 Express]] in the quarterfinals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 22, 2006 |title=Express disconnect Phone Pals |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2006/01/22/317851/express-disconnect-phone-pals |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

Talk 'N Text then started the [[2006–07 PBA Philippine Cup|2006–07 Philippine Cup]] with three straight wins, with their third coming against the [[Welcoat Dragons]] from an all-around performance from Alapag, who had eight assists, seven points, three rebounds and one steal.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=October 14, 2006 |title=Unscathed Pals slay Dragons |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2006/10/14/362882/unscathed-pals-slay-dragons |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> That conference, they lost in the semifinals to Ginebra.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006–07 PBA Season |url=https://philippinebasketball.neocities.org/pba.past200607season |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=philippinebasketball.neocities.org}}</ref> In the [[2007 PBA Fiesta Conference|Fiesta Conference]], they made it all the way to the [[2007 PBA Fiesta Conference finals|finals]], where they lost to the [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]] in seven games.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=July 20, 2007 |title=PBA Fiesta: Aces fluster Phone Pals to grab title |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/content/51980/pba-fiesta-aces-fluster-phone-pals-to-grab-title/story/ |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref>

Talk 'N Text then started the [[2007–08 PBA Philippine Cup|2007–08 Philippine Cup]] with a record of 2–1, with their second coming against Ginebra from a 17-point performance from Alapag.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 28, 2007 |title=Ika-3 win, tangka ng Talk N Text |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2007/10/28/23993/ika-3-win-tangka-ng-talk-n-text |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Later that season, they lost to Air21, in which he missed a game-tying three pointer in the final seconds of the game.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=November 24, 2007 |title=De Ocampo matches career best, lifts Air21 |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2007/11/24/29324/de-ocampo-matches-career-best-lifts-air21 |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Several days later, he lost his running mate Taulava in a trade with Coca-Cola, but gained a new frontcourt partner in [[Ali Peek]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cordero |first=Abac |date=November 28, 2007 |title=Asi shipped to Tigers for Peek, top pick |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2007/11/28/30104/asi-shipped-tigers-peek-top-pick |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Talk 'N Text fell to the wildcard phase after finishing the conference 9–9.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 17, 2008 |title=Taulava Leads Tigers to Crucial Win Over Former Team |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/307869 |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Arab News |language=en}}</ref> They were eliminated by Coca-Cola in that phase.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Villena |first=Dina Marie |date=January 22, 2008 |title=Grabe ang hirap ng Coca-Cola |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2008/01/22/39979/grabe-ang-hirap-ng-coca-cola |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> During the [[2008 PBA Fiesta Conference|2008 Fiesta Conference]], he had 25 points in a win over Air21.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 23, 2008 |title=Talk N Text umangat |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2008/04/23/57729/talk-n-text-umangat |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He finished 2nd in the league in assists with 5.9 a game.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 13, 2008 |title=Yap, scoring champion ng PBA |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2008/09/13/400152/yap-scoring-champion-ng-pba |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

==== 2008–2011 seasons ====
Talk 'N Text would reload in the offseason with top rookies Jared Dilinger and [[Jayson Castro]].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=October 5, 2008 |title=Texters take PBA opener by squeaker |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2008/10/05/404922/texters-take-pba-opener-squeaker |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> They would win their first game of the season against Coca-Cola, in which Alapag hit a clutch free throw after the Tigers called too many timeouts. Against the [[Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants]], he had a costly turnover off a pass to [[Renren Ritualo]] with 30 seconds left in the game.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=November 8, 2008 |title=Incredible buzzer-beater saves Giants |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2008/11/08/413360/incredible-buzzer-beater-saves-giants |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> This left enough time for Purefoods guard [[Chico Lanete]] to make the game-winning shot, and give Talk 'N Text their third straight loss. Later that conference, he scored 20 points in a win over SMB.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2008 |title=Talk N Text nakabawi sa SMBeer |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2008/12/01/419777/talk-n-text-nakabawi-sa-smbeer |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Talk 'N Text reached the [[2008–09 PBA Philippine Cup finals]], where he would add another championship ring by helping the Tropang Texters vanquish the Aces in a seven-game series.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2009 |title=Pasok ang Tropang Texters |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2009/01/26/434520/pasok-ang-tropang-texters |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=February 12, 2009 |title=It's Talk N Text loud and clear |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2009/02/12/439299/its-talk-n-text-loud-and-clear |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He was then named as one of the starters for the [[2009 PBA All-Star Week|2009 PBA All-Star Games]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=April 8, 2009 |title=Powerade-RP 5 takes on North, South teams in PBA All-Star |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/content/156176/powerade-rp-5-takes-on-north-south-teams-in-pba-all-star/story/ |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2009 PBA Fiesta Conference|Fiesta Conference]], he led the league in assists with 6.3 a game.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=July 4, 2009 |title=Helterbrand repeats as confab's best |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2009/07/04/483271/helterbrand-repeats-confabs-best |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

In a [[2009–10 PBA Philippine Cup|2009–10 Philippine Cup]] win over Coca-Cola, Alapag had 21 points, three rebounds, and three assists.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Beltran |first1=Nelson |last2=Villar |first2=Joey |date=November 12, 2009 |title=Recharged Texters rip Tigers |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2009/11/12/522292/recharged-texters-rip-tigers |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He then had a season-high 25 points, with 10 of those points coming in the midst of a 21–0 blast from TNT, as they overcame a 15-point deficit in the last eight minutes of the game to get the comeback win over Barako.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Beltran |first1=Nelson |last2=Villar |first2=Joey |date=November 14, 2009 |title=Realtors down Gilas 5: Texters buck pesky Boosters |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2009/11/14/522921/realtors-down-gilas-5-texters-buck-pesky-boosters |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He then made a game-winning layup against SMB as TNT closed the elimination round with a record of 11–7.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=January 17, 2010 |title=Texters on line for quarters |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2010/01/17/541163/texters-line-quarters |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> They were eliminated by Ginebra in five games, which included TNT forfeiting Game 4 after what they perceived to be biased officiating in favor of Ginebra.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=February 7, 2010 |title=No walkout as Ginebra Kings dethrone Texters |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/content/183362/no-walkout-as-ginebra-kings-dethrone-texters/story/ |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> Later that season, he was selected to be part of the Three Point Shootout and the All-Star Game during the [[2010 PBA All-Star Weekend|2010 All-Star Weekend]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Joble |first=Rey |date=April 22, 2010 |title=PBA: Alapag threat to Yap's All-Star 3-pt crown |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/content/189136/pba-alapag-threat-to-yap-s-all-star-3-pt-crown/story/ |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cadayona |date=April 23, 2010 |title=Asi babandera sa South team vs North sa PBA All Star-Game |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2010/04/23/568576/asi-babandera-sa-south-team-vs-north-sa-pba-all-star-game |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> In the second round of the [[2010 PBA Fiesta Conference|Fiesta Conference]] eliminations, he became the 23rd player in league history to total more than 2000 assists.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cadayona |first=Russell |date=May 25, 2010 |title=Reyes pinahanga nina Alapag, Williams, napiling PBA co-PoW |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2010/05/25/577858/reyes-pinahanga-nina-alapag-williams-napiling-pba-co-pow |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He was also awarded Player of the Week along with his teammate [[Kelly Williams]], who TNT had acquired midway through the conference. He got another Player of the Week award several weeks later as Talk 'N Text won 13 straight games and an automatic semifinals berth.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 15, 2010 |title=Texters' spitfire PBA week best |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2010/06/15/584077/texters-spitfire-pba-week-best |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> They lost in the semis to Alaska led by import [[Diamon Simpson]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mangonon III |first=Fidel |date=December 19, 2012 |title=Here's what history and statistics say as PBA Philippine Cup enters the semifinals |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/heres-what-history-and-statistics-say-as-pba-philippine-cup-enters-the-semifinals |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

Alapag scored 27 points in a win over SMB as they took the early lead in the standings of the [[2010–11 PBA Philippine Cup|2010 Philippine Cup]] with 2–0.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=October 11, 2010 |title=Boosters jolt Meralco Bolts |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2010/10/11/619621/boosters-jolt-meralco-bolts |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He then had a season-high 33 points with 10 assists in a win over Barako, earning himself a Player of the Week award.<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cadayona |date=November 30, 2010 |title=Si 'Mighty Mouse' ang PBA PoW |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2010/11/30/634313/si-mighty-mouse-ang-pba-pow |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He then led Talk 'N Text to another championship in the [[2010–11 PBA Philippine Cup finals]] against San Miguel after beating the Beermen 4 games to 2 and shared the Finals MVP honors with Castro.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 7, 2011 |title=PHI – TnT explode in Game 6 to clinch All Philippine title |url=https://www.fiba.basketball/news/PHI---TnT-explode-in-Game-to-clinch-All-Philippine-title |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=FIBA.basketball |language=en}}</ref> During the [[2011 PBA Commissioner's Cup|2011 Commissioner's Cup]] playoffs, he had a bout with fever.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 15, 2011 |title=Dream matchups kick off semis |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/04/14/11/dream-matchups-kick-semis |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=news.abs-cbn.com}}</ref> He recovered enough to send Talk 'N Text past the semis against Air21.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 21, 2011 |title=PHI – TnT march into finals, Smart Gilas stay alive |url=https://www.fiba.basketball/news/PHI---TnT-march-into-finals-Smart-Gilas-stay-alive |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=FIBA.basketball |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2011 PBA Commissioner's Cup finals]], he once again led the Tropang Texters to their back-to-back championships, this time against [[Barangay Ginebra San Miguel|Brgy. Ginebra]], with him and Castro again both awarded as co-finals MVP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Castillo |first=Musong R. |date=May 9, 2011 |title=TNT wraps up 2nd title in overtime |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/2476/tnt-wraps-up-2nd-title-in-overtime |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> He was then selected once again to take part in both the All-Star Game and the Three Point Shootout during the [[2011 PBA All-Star Weekend|2011 All-Star Weekend]].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=May 18, 2011 |title=PBA stars depart for Bora bash |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2011/05/18/686907/pba-stars-depart-bora-bash |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> His team made it again in the [[2011 PBA Governors' Cup finals]] only to lose to the [[Petron Blaze Boosters]] in seven games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Castillo |first=Musong R. |date=August 21, 2011 |title=Petron plays Grand Slam spoiler, stops TNT in the 2011 PBA Governors Cup |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/12785/petron-plays-grand-slam-spoiler-stops-tnt-in-the-2011-pba-governors-cup |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> At season's end, he was minted as the season's Most Valuable Player, beating the likes of [[Arwind Santos]] and [[Mark Caguioa]] in the MVP race.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.inquirer.net/11819/talk-n-text-ace-alapag-bags-pba-mvp-award|title=Talk N' Text ace Alapag bags PBA MVP award|first=Cedelf P.|last=Tupas|work=inquirer.net|date=August 14, 2011|access-date=November 21, 2016}}</ref>

==== 2011–2015 seasons and retirement ====
Alapag, along with Williams and [[Ranidel de Ocampo|Ranidel De Ocampo]], missed the start of Talk 'N Text's season as they were given rest by the team after coming off a 4th place stint in the [[FIBA Asia Cup (2012–14)|FIBA Asia Cup 2011]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tan |first=Angeline |date=October 18, 2011 |title=Tropa binalikat ni Carey sa 2 dikit na panalo, PBAPC PoW |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2011/10/18/738314/tropa-binalikat-ni-carey-sa-2-dikit-na-panalo-pbapc-pow |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> His rest lasted until November, as he also dealt with calf and ankle injuries.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Beltran |first1=Nelson |last2=Villar |first2=Joey |date=November 6, 2011 |title=Yeo fuels Petron win over Alaska |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2011/11/06/744857/yeo-fuels-petron-win-over-alaska |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=January 17, 2012 |title=Message sent: Alapag is back |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2012/01/17/768173/message-sent-alapag-back |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He made his debut during the [[2011–12 PBA Philippine Cup]], in which he had 15 points and 11 assists, but cramped out in the last 4:40 of the game and had to watch his team lose to the [[Purefoods Star Hotshots|B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 29, 2011 |title=Yap shines again as B-MEG turns back Talk 'N Text {{!}} InterAKTV |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/yap-shines-again-as-b-meg-turns-back-talk-n-text |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501044623/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/yap-shines-again-as-b-meg-turns-back-talk-n-text |archive-date=May 1, 2012 |access-date=May 25, 2023 }}</ref> He became the fourth player with 900 threes in a win over Alaska while scoring 21 points.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Belen |first=Reynaldo |date=December 3, 2011 |title=Reyes rips Talk 'N Text after ugly win to eliminate Alaska {{!}} InterAKTV |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/reyes-rips-talk-n-text-after-ugly-win-to-eliminate-alaska |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502015824/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/reyes-rips-talk-n-text-after-ugly-win-to-eliminate-alaska |archive-date=May 2, 2012 |access-date=May 25, 2023 }}</ref> In the playoffs, Alapag helped Talk 'N Text beat their nemesis, Petron Blaze in seven games after overcoming a 1–3 deficit in their best-of-seven semi-final series.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=January 18, 2012 |title=Talk 'N Text completes rare comeback against rival Petron |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/244999/talk-n-text-completes-rare-comeback-against-rival-petron/story/ |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> The series also saw him drop 29 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds in Game 6.<ref name=":5" /> In the [[2012–13 PBA Philippine Cup finals|finals]], his team successfully defended the Philippine Cup trophy by beating the [[Gary David]]-led [[Powerade Tigers]], four games to one.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=January 29, 2012 |title=Powerade Tigers vs Talk N Text Tropang Texters |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2012/01/29/772118/powerade-tigers-vs-talk-n-text-tropang-texters |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> In the [[2012 PBA Commissioner's Cup]], he helped the Tropang Texters advance to the [[2012 PBA Commissioner's Cup finals|finals]] against Barako despite dealing with his father being diagnosed with cancer and his brother suffering a stroke.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cadayona |date=April 20, 2012 |title=Alapag may pinapasang problema |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2012/04/20/798441/alapag-may-pinapasang-problema |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> There, they went against the Llamados, only to lose the series in seven games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bolante |first=Mikkel |date=May 8, 2012 |title='Mighty Mouse' nearly saved the day: Alapag plays career game in loss {{!}} InterAKTV |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/mighty-mouse-nearly-saved-the-day-alapag-plays-career-game-in-loss |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120611080847/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/mighty-mouse-nearly-saved-the-day-alapag-plays-career-game-in-loss |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 11, 2012 |access-date=May 25, 2023 }}</ref>

Alapag suffered a calf strain during the [[2012–13 PBA Philippine Cup|2012–13 Philippine Cup]], but recovered in time to guide Talk 'N Text to a 3–0 start.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 17, 2012 |title=Red-hot Alapag anchors Texters past Express |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/red-hot-alapag-anchors-tropang-texters-past-express |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He then led Talk 'N Text to a 29-point victory over the [[San Mig Coffee Mixers]] with 19 points, four rebounds, and five assists.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2012 |title=Talk 'N Text deals San Mig Coffee worst beating in almost a decade |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/talk-n-text-deals-san-mig-coffee-worst-beating-in-over-a-decade |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> The following game, he scored 18 points with six assists, assuring the Tropang Texters of an automatic semifinals seat.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2012 |title=Led by steady Alapag, Talk 'N Text takes care of business against feisty Air 21 {{!}} InterAKTV |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/led-by-steady-alapag-talk-n-text-takes-care-of-business-against-feisty-air-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130005222/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/led-by-steady-alapag-talk-n-text-takes-care-of-business-against-feisty-air-21 |archive-date=November 30, 2012 |access-date=May 25, 2023 }}</ref> These performances off the bench earned him a Player of the Week award.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 26, 2012 |title=Alapag is back to his best after period of adjustment under Black |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/alapag-is-back-to-his-best-after-period-of-adjustment-under-black |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In the semis, he helped Talk 'N Text get past Alaska in six games.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 4, 2013 |title=Talk 'N Text eliminates Alaska, sets up Philippine Cup finals showdown with Rain or Shine {{!}} InterAKTV |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/talk-n-text-eliminates-alaska-sets-up-philippine-cup-finals-showdown-with-rain-or-shine |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310140702/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/talk-n-text-eliminates-alaska-sets-up-philippine-cup-finals-showdown-with-rain-or-shine |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 10, 2013 |access-date=May 25, 2023 }}</ref> In the [[2012–13 PBA Philippine Cup finals|finals]] he led the Tropang Texters' sweep of the [[Rain or Shine Elasto Painters]] four games to none, retaining the [[PBA Philippine Cup|Philippine Cup]] for the third time (they also took permanent possession of the [[Jun Bernardino Trophy]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://philnews.ph/2013/01/16/talk-n-text-captured-philippine-cup-title-grand-slam/|title=Talk 'N Text Captured Philippine Cup Title Grand Slam|first=Ed|last=Umbao|date=January 16, 2013|work=philnews.ph|access-date=November 21, 2016}}</ref> He dedicated the championship to his father, who had recovered from his cancer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 17, 2013 |title=Alapag mighty glad to savor title conquest with cancer-free dad |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/alapag-mighty-glad-to-savor-title-conquest-with-cancer-free-dad |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> While practicing with the Philippine national team, he injured his calf, which ruled him out for Game 3 of their [[2013 PBA Commissioner's Cup|Commissioner's Cup]] series against Ginebra, and limited his playing time in Game 5.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Joble |first=Rey |date=May 6, 2013 |title=Talk 'N Text guard Jimmy Alapag out for semis Game Three against Ginebra {{!}} InterAKTV |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/talk-n-text-guard-jimmy-alapag-out-for-semis-game-three-against-ginebra |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130708061723/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/talk-n-text-guard-jimmy-alapag-out-for-semis-game-three-against-ginebra |archive-date=July 8, 2013 |access-date=May 25, 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Almo |first=Alder |date=May 13, 2013 |title=Heart of a Champion: Crippled Texters fight 'till the end |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2013/05/13/941649/heart-champion-crippled-texters-fight-till-end |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Ginebra went on to finish the series in five gruelling games. After his stint with the national team and spending time in the US, he rejoined the team during the [[2013 PBA Governors' Cup|Governors' Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Almo |first=Alder |date=September 5, 2013 |title=Alapag rejoins TnT, works out with Pinay baller in US |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2013/09/05/1175491/alapag-rejoins-tnt-works-out-pinay-baller-us |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> They had their worst loss of the season against Petron, who beat them 131–96.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Almo |first=Alder |date=September 12, 2013 |title=TnT's worst loss in 2 years unacceptable says Alapag |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2013/09/12/1201791/tnts-worst-loss-2-years-unacceptable-says-alapag |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> They then lost to Ginebra for the final playoff spot.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=September 27, 2013 |title=Shock exit hard to fathom but Alapag vows Talk 'N Text will reclaim lost glory |url=https://www.spin.ph/tennis/shock-exit-hard-to-fathom-but-alapag-vows-talk-n-text-will-reclaim-lost-glory |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> This was Talk 'N Text's first time not making the playoffs since the [[2009 PBA Fiesta Conference|2009 Fiesta Conference]].

During the [[2013–14 PBA Philippine Cup|2013–14 Philippine Cup]], Alapag became the 9th player with at least 3,000 assists when he got six assists with his 17 points in a win over the [[NorthPort Batang Pier|GlobalPort Batang Pier]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cadayona |first=Russell |date=December 4, 2013 |title=Texters sumalo sa 2nd: Iniligpit ang Batang Pier |url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/palaro/2013/12/04/1263789/texters-sumalo-sa-2nd-iniligpit-ang-batang-pier |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> They ended the conference elimination round with the fourth seed, which was low for a team chasing a four-peat in the Philippine Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 19, 2014 |title=Has Talk 'N Text lost its championship swagger? Texters worried but defiant |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/has-talk-n-text-lost-its-championship-swagger-texters-worried-but-defiant |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> They were knocked out by eventual champions San Mig Coffee.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Joble |first=Rey |date=March 15, 2014 |title=Jimmy Alapag uses loss of Philippine Cup crown as motivation for Talk 'N Text {{!}} InterAksyon.com {{!}} Sports5 |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/jimmy-alapag-uses-loss-of-philippine-cup-crown-as-motivation-for-talk-n-text |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140622153157/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/jimmy-alapag-uses-loss-of-philippine-cup-crown-as-motivation-for-talk-n-text |archive-date=June 22, 2014 |access-date=May 27, 2023 }}</ref> In the [[2014 PBA Commissioner's Cup|Commissioner's Cup]], they started the conference with two straight wins and claimed the solo lead. They finished the elimination round with a perfect record of 9–0.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 11, 2014 |title=Perfection for import-less Talk 'N Text as GlobalPort import Brock bricks tying free throw |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/perfection-for-import-less-talk-n-text-as-globalport-import-brock-muffs-tying-free-throw |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> They then defeated Ginebra in the quarterfinals and swept Rain or Shine in the semis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DE LEON, GMA |first=JOB B. |date=March 23, 2014 |title=PBA: Texters stay perfect, defeat Ginebra for first q'finals berth |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/353817/pba-texters-stay-perfect-defeat-ginebra-for-first-q-finals-berth/story/ |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ganglani |first=Naveen |date=May 3, 2014 |title=The secret to Talk 'N Text's success: defense, defense, defense |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/57138-secret-talk-n-text-success-defense/ |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref> In Game 1 of the [[2014 PBA Commissioner's Cup finals|finals]], he had more turnovers (five) than points (three), which led to Talk 'N Text's winning streak ending.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 10, 2014 |title=Jimmy Alapag eager to atone for error-strewn performance in Game One loss |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jimmy-alapag-eager-to-atone-for-error-strewn-performance-in-game-one-loss |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He continued struggling in Game 3, and Talk 'N Text lost the series in Game 4.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Joble |first=Rey |date=May 14, 2014 |title=Jimmy Alapag frustrated, but teammates, foes expect Talk 'N Text captain to bounce back {{!}} InterAksyon.com {{!}} Sports5 |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/jimmy-alapag-frustrated-but-teammates-foes-expect-talk-n-text-captain-to-bounce-back |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140618110833/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/jimmy-alapag-frustrated-but-teammates-foes-expect-talk-n-text-captain-to-bounce-back |archive-date=June 18, 2014 |access-date=May 27, 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bracher |first=Jane |date=May 14, 2014 |title=San Mig Coffee bags third straight championship at expense of Talk 'N Text |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/58146-san-mig-coffee-wins-comms-cup-championship/ |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref> In the [[2014 PBA Governors' Cup|Governors' Cup]], he led the team with 15 points and five assists in a win over Rain or Shine.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 28, 2014 |title=Talk N Text locals step up in thrilling win over Rain or Shine as new import Rodney Carney struggles in debut |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/talk-n-text-locals-step-up-in-thrilling-win-over-rain-or-shine-as-new-import-rodney-carney-stuggles-in-debut- |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He then had a conference-high 18 points on five triples in a win over the Beermen.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=May 31, 2014 |title=Pass-first Jimmy Alapag glad to be on receiving end of dishes for a change |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/pass-first-jimmy-alapag-glad-to-be-on-receiving-end-of-dishes-for-a-change |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In the best-of-five semis, they were down 0–2 to San Mig Coffee.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lozada |first=Mei-Lin |date=June 22, 2014 |title=Defiant Jimmy Alapag says any Talk 'N Text comeback should begin in practice on Sunday |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/defiant-jimmy-alapag-says-any-talk-n-text-comeback-should-begin-in-practice-on-sunday-v02 |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> The Tropang Texters rallied to win Games 3 and 4,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Joble |first=Rey |date=June 24, 2014 |title=Jimmy Alapag, Talk 'N Text thrive in desperate semis situation: 'It's win or go home for us' {{!}} InterAksyon.com {{!}} Sports5 |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/jimmy-alapag-talk-n-text-thrive-in-desperate-semis-situation-its-win-or-go-home-for-us |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140731094407/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/jimmy-alapag-talk-n-text-thrive-in-desperate-semis-situation-its-win-or-go-home-for-us |archive-date=July 31, 2014 |access-date=May 27, 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fernandez |first=Rhoel V |date=June 27, 2014 |title=Jimmy Alapag says it will take a '48-minute game' for Talk 'N Text to beat San Mig in Game Five |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jimmy-alapag-says-it-will-take-a-48-minute-game-for-talk-n-text-to-beat-san-mig-in-game-five |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> before losing in Game 5.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ochoa |first=Francis T. J. |date=June 27, 2014 |title=San Mig Coffee outplays Talk 'N Text to reach PBA Governor's Cup finals |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/157264/san-mig-coffee-outplays-talk-n-text-to-reach-pba-governors-cup-finals |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref>

Before the start of the 2014–15 season, Alapag signed a one-year deal to stay with Talk 'N Text.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Joble |first=Rey |date=August 8, 2014 |title=Jimmy Alapag re-ups with Talk 'N Text on short, one-year deal {{!}} InterAksyon.com {{!}} Sports5 |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/jimmy-alapag-re-ups-with-talk-n-text-on-short-one-year-deal |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812060152/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/jimmy-alapag-re-ups-with-talk-n-text-on-short-one-year-deal |archive-date=August 12, 2014 |access-date=May 27, 2023 }}</ref> As he was coming off national team duty, Talk 'N Text allowed him to recover.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 7, 2014 |title=Gilas hero Jimmy Alapag gets much-needed break, relegated to Talk 'N Text reserve list |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jimmy-alapag-talk-n-text-pba-40th-season-basketball-recovery-fiba-world-cup-spain-incheon-asian-games-asiad-gilas-pilipinas |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He made his season debut in a win over the [[Kia Sorento (PBA team)|Kia Sorento]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2014 |title=Aces to extend win run vs Sorento |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/11/11/1390382/aces-extend-win-run-vs-sorento |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He had 14 points on four treys, four assists, and two steals in a win over Barako.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=November 24, 2014 |title=Texters outgun Energy, win by a mile |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/11/24/1395284/texters-outgun-energy-win-mile |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> On December 3, 2014 it was announced that he had made the PBA's "40 Greatest Players" list.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 3, 2014 |title=Two-time MVPs Danny I, Willie Miller, James Yap lead 15 players completing PBA's '40 Greatest' list {{!}} InterAksyon.com {{!}} Sports5 |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/danny-i-willie-miller-james-yap-lead-15-players-completing-pbas-40-greatest-players |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710115027/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/danny-i-willie-miller-james-yap-lead-15-players-completing-pbas-40-greatest-players |archive-date=2015-07-10 |access-date=2023-05-28 }}</ref> On December 23, 2014, he passed [[Ronnie Magsanoc]] to move to No. 2 behind [[Allan Caidic]] in the all-time three-point list with 1,172 three point field goals made.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sacamos|first1=Karlo|title=Jimmy Alapag leapfrogs Magsanoc to move to No. 2 behind Caidic in three-point list|url=http://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/news/jimmy-alapag-more-focused-on-team-goal-rather-than-individual-accolades-as-tnt-star-moves-second-all-time-in-three-point-leaders-list|website=www.spin.ph|publisher=SPIN.ph|access-date=December 23, 2014}}</ref> He only played limited minutes in the playoffs to give way to the other guards on the team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Joble |first=Rey |date=December 17, 2014 |title=Talk 'N Text captain Jimmy Alapag ready to contribute in new role despite shorter minutes {{!}} InterAksyon.com {{!}} Sports5 |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/talk-n-text-captain-jimmy-alapag-ready-to-contribute-in-new-role-despite-shorter-minutes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150421182338/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/talk-n-text-captain-jimmy-alapag-ready-to-contribute-in-new-role-despite-shorter-minutes |url-status=dead |archive-date=2015-04-21 |access-date=May 28, 2023 }}</ref> They were eliminated by the Beermen in the semis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ganglani |first=Naveen |date=December 26, 2014 |title=Beermen complete semis sweep of Tropang Texters |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/79074-beermen-semis-sweep-tropang-texters/ |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref>

On January 9, 2015, Alapag formally announced his retirement during a press conference at the [[Smart Araneta Coliseum]] prior to the second game of the [[2014–15 PBA Philippine Cup finals]] between the Aces and the Beermen.<ref name=":4" /> He competed in the Three Point Shootout one last time.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 4, 2015 |title=Three-point king Mark Macapagal sees Jimmy Alapag as main threat in title defense |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/mark-macapagal-pba-all-star-game-three-point-shootout-king-meralco-jimmy-alapag-chris-tiu |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> His #3 jersey was retired by Talk 'N Text on March 8, 2015, during the halftime of the [[2015 PBA All-Star Weekend|2015 PBA All-Star Game]].<ref>{{cite web |last=INQUIRER.net |date=March 8, 2015 |title=NORTH WINS ALL-STAR GAME; SOUTH CLAIMS DANCEOFF PRIZE |url=http://pba.inquirer.net/54757/north-wins-all-star-game-south-claims-danceoff-prize |access-date=November 21, 2016 |work=inquirer.net}}</ref> For his supposed final PBA game, he played for the South All-Star Team [[2015 PBA All-Star Weekend|for 2015 PBA All Star]], where he scored 12 points and dished out 17 assists.

Alapag served as the Gilas Pilipinas assistant coach and served as the Tropang Texters' team manager.<ref name=":4">{{cite web|url=http://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/news/jimmy-alapag-retires-talk-n-text-pba-gilas|title=Jimmy Alapag retires, takes on new role as Talk 'N Text manager, Gilas assistant coach|last=Badua|first=Snow|date=January 9, 2015|website=spin.ph}}</ref>  He was also appointed as a member of the FIBA Players Commission which he served from 2014 to 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Alapag honored to be named to FIBA Players Commission|url=http://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/01/27/1417349/alapag-honored-be-named-fiba-players-commission|website=www.philstar.com|publisher=Philippine Star|access-date=January 29, 2015}}</ref> He was also part of the team that made a bid for the Philippines to host the [[2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup|2019 FIBA World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=August 3, 2015 |title=It's all about PUSO as star-studded PH contingent goes for 2019 World Cup hosting |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/jimmy-alapag-chot-reyes-fiba-2019-bid-basketball-sbp-sendoff |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

=== Meralco Bolts ===

==== Coming out of retirement and return to basketball ====
On August 7, 2015, Alapag came out of retirement and was traded by the [[Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters]] to the [[Blackwater Elite]] in exchange for [[Larry Rodriguez (basketball)|Larry Rodriguez]] and then to the [[Meralco Bolts]] for [[Mike Cortez]] and [[James Sena]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ganglani|first1=Naveen|title=Jimmy Alapag to come out of retirement, will join Meralco after trade|url=http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/pba/101917-alapag-join-meralco-trade|access-date=August 8, 2015|work=rappler.com|date=August 7, 2015}}</ref> He signed a two-year deal with the Meralco Bolts worth P10.08 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.winradio.com.ph/headline/jimmy-alapag-pumirma-ng-two-year-contract-sa-meralco-bolts/|title=JIMMY ALAPAG, PUMIRMA NG TWO-YEAR CONTRACT SA MERALCO BOLTS|work=winradio.com.ph|access-date=November 21, 2016}}</ref> As one of Meralco's veterans, he mentored rookies [[Baser Amer]] and [[Chris Newsome]], and third-year guard [[Anjo Caram]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tulio |first=Wayne Joseph |date=March 15, 2016 |title=From court to gym, Jimmy Alapag imparts legendary work ethic to young Bolts |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jimmy-alapag-baser-amer-chris-newsome-mentorship |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=April 26, 2016 |title=Big leap in Anjo Caram game came as no surprise. He's learning from the best |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/anjo-caram-makes-jimmy-alapag-proud-after-gutsy-performance-in-meralcos-semis-loss-to-alaska- |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

==== 2015–16 season ====
Alapag made his season debut for Meralco with six points and eight assists in a loss to SMB.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=October 28, 2015 |title=Jimmy Alapag disappointed after loss, but excited about what lies ahead for Meralco |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jimmy-alapag-on-first-game-back-from-retirment |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He sat out several games during the [[2015–16 PBA Philippine Cup|2015–16 Philippine Cup]] due to a rib injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=November 23, 2015 |title=After getting 'gorilla' off their back, Alapag, Meralco try to gain steam vs NLEX |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/after-getting-gorilla-off-back-meralco-tries-to-gain-steam-as-it-takes-onnlex |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In a game against the Mahindra Enforcer, he had a chance to send the game into overtime, but his three-point shot was blocked by [[LA Revilla]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=November 28, 2015 |title=Mahindra turns to defense to pull off win, add to misery of Meralco |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/mahindra-tightens-defens |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He had eight assists in a loss to Alaska, which tied him with [[Willie Generalao]] for fifth all-time in assists.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=December 3, 2015 |title=Jimmy Alapag would trade latest assists milestone for Meralco wins - anytime |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jimmy-alapag-would-trade-assists-milestone-for-m |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In a matchup against [[Terrence Romeo]] of GlobalPort, he scored 15 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, but Romeo had a game-high 33 points and the win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=December 9, 2015 |title=Jimmy Alapag says Terrence Romeo 'the present and future of the PBA' |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jimmy-alapag-on-terrence-romeo-hes-the-present-and-thfuture-of-the-pba |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> Meralco finished the conference with a lowly 1–10 record.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lozada |first=Mei-Lin |date=December 17, 2015 |title=Jimmy Alapag vows Meralco turnaround: 'Things will get better, that's a promise' |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jimmy-alapag-doesnt-see-meralco-staying-at-the-bottom-for-long-even-after-early-philippine-cup-exit- |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

Alapag then missed two games of the [[2016 PBA Commissioner's Cup|Commissioner's Cup]] due to a pulled hamstring, but Meralco was able to start the season 4–0.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=February 21, 2016 |title=Meralco's 4-0 start makes pain of ankle sprain more bearable for Rabeh Al-Hussaini |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/hurting-rabeh-al-hussaini-will-take-on-the-injury-as-long-as-meralco-keeps-on-winning- |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> Meralco was able to clinch one of the twice-to beat incentives in a win over Alaska, in which he had 16 points on eight-of-ten shooting from the free throw line.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verora Jr |first=Levi |date=April 8, 2016 |title=Clutch Alapag helps Meralco beat Alaska, clinch twice-to-beat edge |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/clutch-alapag-helps-meralco-beat-alaska-clinch-twice-to-beat-edge/54613 |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Meralco made it to the semis, where they faced Alaska.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=April 29, 2016 |title=Jimmy Alapag glad to see Meralco Bolts start to believe they belong in playoffs |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jimmy-alapag-relishes-being-back-in-the-semis-says-bolts-out-to-prove-they-b |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In Game 3, he had 12 points and four assists, but Alaska blew them out.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=April 29, 2016 |title=Norman Black laments Meralco Bolts' 'horrible and lazy' play in Game 3 loss |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/meralco-cooks-recipe-for-disaster-after-having-an-off-night-at-same-time-alaska-brings-a-game |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He then had a hand injury in Meralco's do or die Game 5, and the Bolts went on to fall short in that game, ending their conference.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=May 4, 2016 |title=Alapag on untimely injury: 'To not be out there hurts ten times more than my hand' |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jimmy-alapag-rues-timing-of-hand-injury-to-not-be-out-there-with-the-guys-hurts-ten-times-more-than-my-hand |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

In the [[2016 PBA Governors' Cup|Governors' Cup]], Meralco made it to the playoffs, where they faced TNT in the semis, his former team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=September 27, 2016 |title=In classic sibling rivalry, 'big brother' TNT poised to deal Meralco a good spanking |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/tnt-katropa-meralco-semifinals-matchups |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In Game 2, Alapag scored 16 points off the bench (with 12 coming in the fourth quarter) and four assists as Meralco tied the series.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gonzales |first=J. C. |date=September 29, 2016 |title=Meralco cruises in Game Two to even series against TNT |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/meralco-cruises-in-game-two-to-even-series-against-tnt/67566 |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> They took the series lead in Game 3, in which he had 17 points on three triples.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gonzales |first=J. C. |date=October 1, 2016 |title=Meralco snatches series after epic shootout with TNT |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/meralco-snatches-series-after-epic-shootout-with-tnt/67782 |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Meralco closed out the series in Game 4, making it to the finals for the first time in franchise history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=October 3, 2016 |title=Bittersweet feeling for Jimmy Alapag as Meralco reaches finals at former team TNT's expense |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/bittersweet-feeling-for-jimmy-alapag-as-meralco-clinches-finals-berth-but-at-expense-of-former-team-tnt |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In the finals, they faced Ginebra.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=October 5, 2016 |title=Finals debutant Meralco hardly lacking in championship experience, says Cone |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/coach-tim-cone-insists-finals-debutant-meralco-hardly-lacking-in-championship-experience |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In a Game 1 win, he scored 13 points (with 10 in the fourth quarter) and made a clutch triple that not only gave Meralco the lead, but also tied him with Caidic on the all-time three-pointers made list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=October 7, 2016 |title=Meralco steals Game One from Ginebra in overtime behind Alapag, Durham heroics |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/meralco-steals-game-one-from-ginebra-in-ot-behind-alapag-durham-heroics |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He officially broke Caidic's record on October 9, 2016 in Game 2, but Meralco lost that game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=October 9, 2016 |title=Alapag now PBA's all-time three-point king after breaking Caidic's 17-year record |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jimmy-alapag-now-the-pbas-all-time-three-point-leader-after-breaking-allan-caidics-17-year-record- |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In Game 3, he and Meralco veteran [[Reynel Hugnatan]] combined for seven treys in the fourth quarter that led to Meralco taking the series lead.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gonzales |first=J. C. |date=October 12, 2016 |title=Hugnatan, Alapag heat up late as Meralco grabs series lead |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/hugnatan-alapag-heat-up-late-as-meralco-grabs-series-lead/68956 |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> However, Ginebra won the championship in Game 6.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Giongco |first=Mark |date=October 19, 2016 |title=Brownlee nails buzzer-beater as Ginebra wins title, ends drought |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/226459/barangay-ginebra-wins-title-beats-meralco-bolts-pba-finals-game-6-governors-cup |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref>

==== Formal retirement in the PBA ====
On November 3, 2016, Alapag announced in a [[YouTube]] video by [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]] player [[Eric Menk]] that he will no longer play for the Meralco Bolts in the [[2016–17 PBA season]] hence his formal retirement in the PBA at the age of 39, after playing for 13 years for the Talk N' Text and Meralco teams.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/news/jimmy-alapag-announces-retirement-this-time-for-good#C7X4A9G4EeV9JbCf.01|title=Former PBA MVP Jimmy Alapag announces retirement – this time 'for good'|publisher=[[Sports Interactive Network Philippines]]|date=November 3, 2016|access-date=November 3, 2016}}</ref>

==Coaching career==

===Gilas Pilipinas, Talk 'N Text, Meralco, and San Miguel===
After retiring from international basketball, Alapag was quickly tapped by then-Gilas Pilipinas head coach [[Tab Baldwin]] as one of the team's assistant coaches.<ref name=":4" /> Alapag also served as the team consultant for the [[Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters]]. He left those positions once he unretired for the [[Meralco Bolts]].

After the [[2015–16 PBA season|2015–16 season]], Alapag became an assistant coach for Meralco.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Naredo |first=Camille B. |date=November 16, 2016 |title=Meralco 'blessed' to have Alapag as assistant coach |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/11/16/16/meralco-blessed-to-have-alapag-as-assistant-coach |access-date=May 29, 2023 |website=news.abs-cbn.com}}</ref> He also became an assistant coach for Gilas Pilipinas once again, this time under [[Chot Reyes]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=November 4, 2016 |title=Retired Jimmy Alapag set to join Gilas 5.0 as one of Chot Reyes' assistant coaches |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/retired-jimmy-alapag-set-to-join-gilas-50-as-one-of-chot-reyes-assistant-coaches- |access-date=May 29, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He was also an assistant coach for the Gilas team that competed in the [[2019 SEA Games]] under Coach [[Tim Cone]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=September 28, 2019 |title=Cone taps Jimmy Alapag, Jong Uichico as Gilas assistant coaches |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/cone-taps-jimmy-alapag-jong-uichico-gilas-assistant-coaches/162266 |access-date=May 29, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2019, Alapag became one of the assistant coaches for the San Miguel Beermen.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|date=August 3, 2019|title=Friendships take backseat as Alapag set to face former team TNT as SMB deputy|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jimmy-alapag-faces-his-former-team-as-san-miguel-assistant-coach-a795-20190803|access-date=January 18, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref>

===Alab Pilipinas===
On August 12, 2017, Alapag announced through his [[Instagram]] account that he will be the new head coach for [[Alab Pilipinas]] of the [[ASEAN Basketball League]]. This was Alapag's first major coaching role since his retirement from basketball.<ref name="alapagalab">{{ cite news |last=Riego |first=Norman |title=Alapag announced as new head coach for Alab Pilipinas |url=http://sports.abs-cbn.com/basketball/news/2017/08/12/alapag-announced-new-head-coach-alab-pilipinas-29642 |work=[[ABS-CBN News]] |date=August 12, 2017 |access-date=August 13, 2017}}</ref> He coached his team to the finals, defeating the [[Mono Vampire|Mono Vampire Basketball Club]] of Thailand in five games, and winning his first ABL championship.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nicolas|first=Jino|date=May 6, 2018|title=Gilas mentor Chot Reyes proud of now-champion Alab coach Jimmy Alapag|url=https://www.bworldonline.com/gilas-mentor-chot-reyes-proud-of-now-champion-alab-coach-jimmy-alapag/|access-date=January 18, 2022|website=BusinessWorld Online|language=en-US}}</ref>

In his second season, they failed to defend their title, falling to the [[Eastern Sports Club (basketball)|Hong Kong Eastern Long Lions]] in the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Leongson|first=Randolph B.|date=April 3, 2019|title=Alab title defense meets sad, abrupt end after lopsided loss to HK|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/abl/alab-title-defense-meets-sad-abrupt-end-after-lopsided-loss-to-hk|access-date=January 18, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref>

In his third season, Alab had a 10–6 record before the ABL season was canceled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Leongson|first=Randolph B.|date=2020|title=Defiant ABL cancels campaign, but vows to be back next season|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/abl/abl-cancels-campaign-but-vows-to-be-back-next-season-a2437-20200715|access-date=January 18, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> He then left for the US.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Leongson|first=Randolph B.|date=September 16, 2020|title=Alab in no rush to name new coach following Alapag departure|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/abl/alab-in-no-rush-to-name-new-coach-following-alapag-departure-a2437-20200916|access-date=January 18, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref>

=== Sacramento and Stockton Kings ===
In 2019, Alapag reached out to the [[Sacramento Kings]]' general manager [[Vlade Divac]] for a coaching opportunity.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Ramos|first=Kyle|date=July 18, 2019|title=Jimmy Alapag: From Philippines Star to Sacramento's Sidelines|url=https://www.nba.com/kings/blog/jimmy-alapag-philippines-star-sacramentos-sidelines|access-date=January 18, 2022|website=Sacramento Kings|language=en}}</ref> Divac offered him a position to help coach the [[NBA Summer League|Summer League]] squad, which he accepted.<ref name=":0"/>

He didn't coach the next season due to the Stockton Kings not fielding a [[G-League]] team for that season,<ref>{{Cite web|title=How Jimmy Alapag almost landed an NBA G League coaching job|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/jimmy-alapag-almost-landed-an-nba-g-league-coaching-gig-a2437-20210124|access-date=January 18, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> but returned the next season to be an assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings Summer League team, where they won the [[2021 NBA Summer League|2021 Summer League]] championship.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Leongson|first=Randolph B.|date=August 22, 2021|title=Alapag hopes Kings stint leads to more Pinoys in Summer League – and NBA|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/nba/jimmy-alapag-expects-to-see-a-filipino-play-in-nba-soon-a2437-20210822|access-date=January 18, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> He was then named as an assistant coach for the Stockton Kings following their successful Summer League campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Leongson|first=Randolph B.|date=November 5, 2021|title=Jimmy Alapag set for G League coaching debut with Stockton Kings|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/jimmy-alapag-set-for-coaching-debut-with-stockton-a2437-20211105|access-date=January 18, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref>

In August 2023, Alapag was promoted to become the Sacramento Kings' player development coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.inquirer.net/522383/jimmy-alapag-joins-sacramento-kings-coaching-staff-in-nba|title=Jimmy Alapag joins Sacramento Kings' coaching staff in NBA|website=inquirer.net|last=Agcaoili|first=Lance|date=August 5, 2023|access-date=November 16, 2023}}</ref>

==National team career==
Alapag first saw action for the [[Philippines men's national basketball team|Philippines national team]] in the [[2007 FIBA Asia Championship]] in [[Tokushima, Japan]] where they finished 9th overall.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Year-end Throwback – Jimmy Alapag's World Cup experience|url=https://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2019/asian-qualifiers/news/throwback-thursday-jimmy-alapag-s-world-cup-experience|access-date=January 18, 2022|website=FIBA.basketball|date=December 18, 2018 |language=en}}</ref> He wasn't chosen by Coach Yeng Guiao for the [[2009 FIBA Asia Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=February 9, 2011 |title=Chot bats for Yap, Alapag inclusion in Gilas |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/content/212615/chot-bats-for-yap-alapag-inclusion-in-gilas/story/ |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> He returned to action in the [[FIBA Asia Cup (2012–14)|FIBA Asia Cup 2011]] in Wuhan, China, where this time, he helped guide a young Gilas Pilipinas to the top 4.<ref name=":1" /> In 2013, he helped Gilas win a silver medal in the [[2013 FIBA Asia Championship|Fiba Asia championship]], qualifying them for the [[2014 FIBA World Cup]], with him hitting a clutch three-pointer in their game against South Korea.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Leongson|first=Randolph B.|title=Alapag says Gilas point guard spot 'in good hands' with SJ, RJ|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/alapag-says-gilas-in-good-hands-with-belangel-abarrientos-a2437-20210623|access-date=January 18, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ochoa|first=Francis T. J.|date=August 11, 2013|title=Gilas ends Korean torment, wins Fiba Asia semifinal to book World Cup berth|url=https://sports.inquirer.net/114155/gilas-ends-korean-torment-wins-fiba-asia-semifinal-to-book-world-cup-berth|access-date=January 18, 2022|website=INQUIRER.net|language=en}}</ref>

Alapag played his first [[2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup|World Cup]] stint in [[2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup|Spain]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cuna |first=Charlie |date=December 21, 2019 |title=Best of the Decade: Jimmy Alapag stood tall in the 2010s |url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/story/_/id/28331866/jimmy-alapag |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> He helped his team to win its first World Cup victory for the first time in 40 years, in beating [[Senegal national basketball team|Senegal]] with his 18 points. He also hit four three-pointers in the clutch to nearly steal a win against [[Argentina men's national basketball team|Argentina]], who were ranked #3 in the world at the time.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=September 2, 2014 |title=Alapag hits peak of international career in gutsy stand vs Argentina |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/09/02/1364610/alapag-hits-peak-international-career-gutsy-stand-vs-argentina |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Despite his announcement of retiring from the national team after playing in the World Cup,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Catacutan |first=Dodo |date=September 2, 2014 |title=Jimmy Alapag refuses to reconsider Gilas retirement plan after heroic game against Argentina: 'It's time' |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jimmy-alapag-gilas-pilipinas-argentina-philippines-fiba-world-cup-close-loss-spain-basketball |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> he accepted another offer after [[Jayson Castro]] was declared unable to play for the [[Basketball at the 2014 Asian Games – Men's tournament|Asian Games]] in Incheon.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2014 |title=Jimmy Alapag holds of retirement, commits to Gilas in Asian Games: 'I'm in' |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/jimmy-alapag-commits-self-to-play-for-gilas-in-asian-games- |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> During the tournament, the national team was expected to win gold because of their performance in the World Cup, but they lost three games in a row against [[Iran national basketball team|Iran]], [[Qatar national basketball team|Qatar]], and the host, [[South Korea national basketball team|South Korea]], respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Almo |first=Alder |date=September 27, 2014 |title=Gilas succumbs to Korea, enters tougher road to gold |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/09/27/1373831/gilas-succumbs-korea-enters-tougher-road-gold |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> At the end of the tournament, he retired from international basketball.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=October 1, 2014 |title=Jimmy Alapag's emotional parting message to Gilas: 'Continue to be proud to represent the country' |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jimmy-alapag-farewell-gilas-pilipinas-asian-games-philippines |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

==PBA career statistics==
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<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Jimmy Alapag Player Profile - PBA-Online.net |url=http://www.pba-online.net:80/profile/Jimmy-Alapag/58/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026000029/http://www.pba-online.net:80/profile/Jimmy-Alapag/58/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=2016-10-26 |website=PBA-Online.net}}</ref>

===Season-by-season averages===
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|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2003}}
| align=left | [[2003 Talk 'N Text Phone Pals season|Talk 'N Text]]
| 54 || '''37.6''' || .222 || .354 || .753 || '''6.5''' || 7.0 || '''.9''' || .0 || 14.5
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2004}}
| align=left | [[2004–05 Talk 'N Text Phone Pals season|Talk 'N Text]]
| '''77''' || 34.0 || .407 || .360 || .764 || 5.5 || 5.8 || .6 || .0 || 14.3
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2005}}
| align=left | [[2005–06 Talk 'N Text Phone Pals season|Talk 'N Text]]
| 41 || 35.2 || .382 || .335 || .786 || 5.4 || '''8.1''' || .6 || .0 || 13.1
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2006}}
| align=left | [[2006–07 Talk 'N Text Phone Pals season|Talk 'N Text]]
| 28 || 31.2 || .420 || .347 || .741 || 4.9 || 6.9 || .5 || .0 || 11.5
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2007}}
| align=left | [[2007–08 Talk 'N Text Phone Pals season|Talk 'N Text]]
| 39 || 30.8 || .421 || .361 || .797 || 6.0 || 5.9 || .6 || .0 || 13.5
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2008}}
| align=left | [[2008–09 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters season|Talk 'N Text]]
| 46 || 31.8 || .412 || .406 || .823 || 3.8 || 5.0 || .7 || .0 || '''14.9'''
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2009}}
| align=left | [[2009–10 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters season|Talk 'N Text]]
| 47 || 32.1 || .333 || .360 || .826 || 2.6 || 6.5 || .5 || .0 || 14.0
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2010}}
| align=left | [[2010–11 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters season|Talk 'N Text]]
| 63 || 30.3 || .379 || .349 || .841 || 2.9 || 5.4 || .5 || .0 || 12.4
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2011}}
| align=left | [[2011–12 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters season|Talk 'N Text]]
| 52 || 28.1 || .383 || .348 || .769 || 2.4 || 5.5 || .3 || .0 || 10.7
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2012}}
| align=left | [[2012–13 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters season|Talk 'N Text]]
| 49 || 26.4 || .396 || .370 || .878 || 1.9 || 4.8 || .4 || .0 || 10.2
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2013}}
| align=left | [[2013–14 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters season|Talk 'N Text]]
| 46 || 25.6 || .380 || .324 || .896 || 2.1 || 4.5 || .3 || .0 || 8.3
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2014}}
| align=left | [[2014–15 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters season|Talk 'N Text]]
| 12 || 15.3 || '''.543''' || '''.485''' || '''.929''' || 2.2 || 2.3 || .6 || .0 || 6.6
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2015}}
| align=left | [[2015–16 Meralco Bolts season|Meralco]]
| 47 || 22.5 || .410 || .367 || .833 || 1.6 || 4.0 || .4 || .0 || 7.5
|-class=sortbottom
| align=center colspan=2 | Career
| 601 || 30.3 || .374 || .360 || .803 || 3.8 || 5.7 || .5 || .0 || 12.1
{{end}}

==Playing style==
Alapag is known for his three-point shooting, play-making, and decision-making during clutch moments.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 20, 2009 |title=Week's Best Player: TnT scrappy guard simply hates to lose |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2009/01/20/432891/weeks-best-player-tnt-scrappy-guard-simply-hates-lose |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Despite his size, Alapag takes advantage of his speed and agility against defenders. When he was younger, he used to have a 40-inch vertical leap.<ref name=":2" /> However, he only dunked once in his PBA career.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 16, 2020 |title=Watch Jimmy Alapag pull off a two-handed dunk in a PBA game |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/watch-jimmy-alapag-pull-off-two-handed-dunk-in-pba-game-a791-20200616 |access-date=May 29, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He is also known as a great leader on and off the court as he has great communication skills and work ethic, and is always willing to be a mentor to younger players.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bracher |first=Jane |date=June 18, 2017 |title=The day Jimmy Alapag nearly quit basketball |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/173216-the-day-jimmy-alapag-nearly-quit-basketball/ |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Alapag's parents are Filipino immigrants Crispin and Aurora Alapag. He's the youngest of six siblings. He considers his father as well as his elder brother Crispin Jr. as his two greatest influences in basketball.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U39xSZO60lY |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151218224428/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U39xSZO60lY |archive-date=December 18, 2015 |url-status=dead|title=YouTube|work=youtube.com|access-date=November 21, 2016}}</ref>

In August 2010, Alapag married Filipina actress Lari Jean “LJ” Moreno, the daughter of Ruel Ricafort and Debra Lacsamana, [[Alma Moreno]]'s sister. Her sibling is Francis Ricafort. [[Officiant]] Pastor Robert Johnson performed the sunset [[Marriage|christian wedding]] at the Catalina Terrace of Surf and Sand Resort in [[Laguna Beach, California]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lo |first1= Ricky|title=Sunset wedding for LJ and Jimmy|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2010/09/06/609183/sunset-wedding-lj-and-jimmy |accessdate=July 25, 2024 |publisher= [[The Philippine Star]]|date=September 6, 2010}}</ref> They were blessed with three children, Ian Maximus (whom they adopted), Keona Skye, and Calen Asher.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/571084/showbiz/chikaminute/lj-moreno-talks-about-adoption-pregnancy-woes |title=LJ Moreno talks about adoption, pregnancy woes |author=Dabu, Bianca Rose |work=[[GMA News]] |date=June 23, 2016 |access-date=November 21, 2016}}</ref> In 2023, they welcomed their fourth child, Cayson Amory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Purnell |first=Kristofer |date=January 17, 2023 |title=LJ Moreno, 42, welcomes fourth child with Jimmy Alapag |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/health-and-family/2023/01/17/2238234/lj-moreno-42-welcomes-fourth-child-jimmy-alapag |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> They run a YouTube channel, [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6wgroHAY3SE3gsz9i5azFQ Alapag Family Fun], which currently is close to 200,000 subscribers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2022 |title=NBA G League coach Jimmy Alapag, actress LJ Moreno sign with Gushcloud for US-PH representation |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/11/10/nba-g-league-coach-jimmy-alapag-actress-lj-moreno-sign-with-gushcloud-for-us-ph-representation/ |access-date=May 29, 2023 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}</ref> In 2019, they were [[Baptism|baptized]] before they moved to the US in 2020.<ref>{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=LJ Moreno shares family's US journey after Jimmy Alapag became a coach for the NBA|url= https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/7/23/lj-moreno-shares-family-s-us-journey-after-jimmy-alapag-became-a-coach-for-the-nba-1150|accessdate=July 25, 2024 |publisher=[[ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs]] |date=July 24, 2024}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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