1999 Barangay Ginebra Kings season
The 1999 Barangay Ginebra Kings season was the 21st season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
New Era
- In December 1998, Ginebra playing coach and Senator Robert Jaworski, Sr. announced his resignation as player and coach of Ginebra 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)
- Noli Locsin was traded to Pop Cola for Vergel Meneses midway through the Commissioners Cup
- Allan Caidic, who was assigned as player-assistant coach at the start of the year, began his role as playing-coach of Ginebra starting the Governors Cup, filling in the void left by coach Rino Salazar.
Key Dates
- May 12: Seeded number 8 after the two-round eliminations of the McDonald's All-Filipino Cup, Ginebra pulled an upset 82-81 win over top-seeded Mobiline Phone Pals on Bal David's buzzer-beating basket.
- November 7: With both teams carrying a 0-7 slate, Ginebra defeated Pop Cola, 80-76 to end a seven-game slump and give Allan Caidic his first win as a playing-coach.
Roster
Pos. |
No. |
Player |
School |
G |
1 |
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Bal David |
UST |
C |
13 |
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Marlou Aquino |
Adamson |
G |
4 |
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Merwin Castelo |
San Beda |
F |
8 |
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Allan Caidic |
UE |
G |
3 |
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Elmer Lago |
La Salle |
F |
18 |
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Wilmer Ong |
UP |
F |
16 |
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Benny Cheng |
Mapua |
C |
34 |
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Jolly Escobar |
UE |
F |
12 |
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Yves Dignadice |
La Salle |
F |
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Teodoro Valera |
UST |
F |
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Danilo Aying |
SWU |
F |
2 |
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Vergel Meneses (T) |
JRU |
F |
6 |
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Noli Locsin (T) |
La Salle |
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44 |
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Chris King (I) |
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Mario Donaldson (I) |
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Lamont Wilson (I) |
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Position |
Name/s |
Head coach: |
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(T) - Trade, (I) - Import, |
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References
Barangay Ginebra Kings
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The franchise |
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Championships (8) |
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Finals appearances (12) |
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