One of the cager's guests was Isabel Oli, whose name got linked to James's several times.

Though both swore they're just friends, even the birthday boy's son Bimby used to believe that the Kapuso actress was his dad's girlfriend.  

Isabel arrived at the Conway's moments before the celebratory toast for James took place.

Straight from his game, James proceeded to the venue, where he was greeted with loud cheers and the "Happy Birthday" song.

"It's like a bachelor's party," one guest remarked.

At the time his celebration was happening, his former wife was in Japan, where she spent her birthday with Bimby and Josh.

Showbiz and basketball in one frame...

(Front row, L-R) Comedian Bayani Agbayani, "The Flying A" Johnny Abarrientos, award-winning actor Cesar Montano, and "The Jet" Jeffrey Cariaso.

Behind them was former actor and cager Alvin Patrimonio and sports commentator Richard del Rosario.

James's cager friends: (seated, L-R) Rafi Reavis and Joe Devance with his girlfriend; (standing, R-L) Danica Sotto's hubby Marc Pingris and Joshua Urbiztondo with his date.

Rachel Ann Go is one of the two favorite Pinay singers of James.

The other one is Sarah Geronimo—who, according to a source, is also his crush.

Naturally, Rachelle Ann was asked to render a song for the birthday boy, who subsequently sang "Just Once" to the delight of the guests.

Now that Isabel is also single, rumors about her and James are bound to resurface.

She and Gab Valenciano called it quits last month.

But that evening, Isabel was firm in saying that she and the celebrator are just friends.