1999 Barangay Ginebra Kings season
The 1999 Barangay Ginebra Kings season was the 21st season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
| 1999 Barangay Ginebra Kings season | |
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| Head coach | Rino Salazar Allan Caidic |
| All-Filipino Cup results | |
| Record | 10–13 (.435) |
| Place | 8th seed |
| Playoff finish | Semis (lost to Shell) |
| Commissioner's Cup results | |
| Record | 4–6 (.400) |
| Place | 6th seed |
| Playoff finish | QF (lost to Sta.Lucia) |
| Governors Cup results | |
| Record | 1–8 (.111) |
| Place | 8th seed |
| Playoff finish | QF (lost to Purefoods) |
Stats @ PBA-Online.net | |
| Barangay Ginebra Kings seasons | |
Transactions
| ADDITIONS |
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| Danilo Aying Drafted Rookie |
| Allan Caidic Acquired from San Miguel in December 1998 |
| Merwin Castelo Acquired from Mobiline when they traded Drafted Rookie Anastacio Mendoza |
| Jolly Escobar Acquired from Shell |
| Elmer Lago Acquired from Purefoods |
| Edward Naron Acquired from San Miguel in December 1998 |
| Teodoro Valera Rookie free agent signed |
| Yves Dignadice Signed in the Governor's Cup |
| SUBTRACTIONS |
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| Paul Alvarez Moved to the MBA |
| Cris Bolado Traded to San Miguel Beermen in December 1998 |
| Jaime Gayoso Signed with Tanduay Rhum Masters |
| Vince Hizon Moved to the MBA |
| Pido Jarencio Signed with Tanduay Rhum Masters |
| Terry Saldaña Released, No takers |
New Era
In December of last year, Senator Robert Jaworski, Sr. announced his resignation with the Ginebra ballclub during a press conference, bidding goodbye to the team and the sport that has been part of his illustrious career and made him a certified icon for the past 15 years. As the PBA enters its 25th season, a New Era has come for the never-say-die team now known as Barangay Ginebra Kings.
Trades / Occurrences
On July 10, a blockbuster trade took place when forward Noli Locsin was shipped by Ginebra to Pop Cola for Vergel Meneses.[1]
Allan Caidic, who was assigned as player-assistant coach of Ginebra at the start of the season, began his role as playing-coach for the team starting the Governors Cup, replacing coach Rino Salazar. The Kings has yet to score a victory in five games when they decided to replace import Mario Donaldson in favor of Monty Lamont Wilson.
Notable dates
March 12: The Gin Kings stopped Alaska's winning run with a 97-87 victory and maintain their winning streak to three after losing their first four games in the season. [2]
May 5: Barangay Ginebra defeated Sta.Lucia Realtors, 77-74, in their playoff game for the 8th and last entry to the quarterfinal round.
May 12: Point guard Bal David converted a buzzer-beating shot from an inbound with three seconds left as Barangay Ginebra Kings pulled a stunning 82-81 upset win over top-seeded Mobiline Phone Pals in the do-or-die quarterfinals match. The Kings with a twice-to-beat disadvantage, forces a playoff three nights ago and repeated over the heavily-favored Phone Pals. Barangay Ginebra will go up against Formula Shell in the best-of-five semifinal series of the All-Filipino Cup.
November 7: Barangay Ginebra defeated Pop Cola, 80-76, in a battle of winless teams to end a seven-game slump and give Allan Caidic his first win as playing-coach.
Roster
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Team Manager: Casiano Cabalan, Jr.
References
- "Meneses to Ginebra, Locsin to Pop". Manila Standard.
- "Ginebra celebrates 500th win over 25 years in PBA". Manila Standard.
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