PBA: TNT retires Ranidel de Ocampo’s jersey No. 33

TNT officially retired Ranidel de Ocampo’s jersey No. 33 on Friday, honoring one of the franchise’s most accomplished players.

A short ceremony was held at halftime of Game 3 of the TNT–Meralco semifinals.

De Ocampo suited up for TNT from 2008 to 2017, helping the then-Tropang Texters capture six PBA titles during his nine-year stint.

“Suwerte po at bihira lang ang binibigyan ng ganitong recognition,” De Ocampo said in his speech.
“Sobrang proud po ako at na-recognize ang pangalan ko rito at na-retire ang jersey ko sa Talk N’ Text.”

RDO said it was an honor to be recognized for his service with TNT and with Gilas Pilipinas @gmasportsph pic.twitter.com/UYlbuW6R32

— JK Carandang (@jk_carandang) January 9, 2026

Beyond his success with TNT, De Ocampo also expressed pride in his service to the national team.

“Isa pang pagiging proud ko po ay ang walang sawang pagsisilbi ko sa bayan noong naglalaro ako ng basketball. Kahit ngayon, kung kaya ko pa maglaro, maglalaro pa rin ako sa Gilas Pilipinas, ganoon ko po kamahal ang bansa,” he added.

De Ocampo was drafted by Air21 in 2004 and played for the team until 2008 before joining TNT. In addition to his six championships with the Tropang Texters, he was a two-time Finals MVP and was named Best Player of the Conference in the 2014 PBA Governors’ Cup.

After his stint with TNT, De Ocampo suited up for Meralco until 2019.

He is the third TNT player to have his jersey retired, joining Jimmy Alapag and Harvey Carey.

De Ocampo currently serves as a member of TNT’s coaching staff.

—GMA Integrated News