The 1999 Barangay Ginebra Kings season was the 21st season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
| 1999 Barangay Ginebra Kings season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Rino Salazar Allan Caidic (Governors' Cup) |
| All-Filipino Cup results | |
| Record | 10–13 (43.5%) |
| Place | 8th seed |
| Playoff finish | Semis (lost to Shell) |
| Commissioner's Cup results | |
| Record | 4–6 (40%) |
| Place | 6th seed |
| Playoff finish | QF (lost to Sta.Lucia) |
| Governors Cup results | |
| Record | 1–8 (11.1%) |
| Place | 8th seed |
| Playoff finish | QF (lost to Purefoods) |
| Barangay Ginebra Kings seasons | |
Draft pick
| Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | Danilo Aying |  Philippines | SWU |
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.
Occurrences
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.[1]
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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Transactions
Off-season trades
| December 1998 | To San Miguel Beermen Cris Bolado | To Barangay Ginebra Allan Caidic, Edward Naron |
| January 1999 | To Tanduay Rhum Masters Pido Jarencio | To Barangay Ginebra Jolly Escobar Acquired by Tanduay from Shell |
| January 1999 | To San Miguel Beermen Anastacio Mendoza 2nd overall pick from Ginebra | To Barangay Ginebra Merwin Castelo |
Additions
| Player | Signed | Former team |
| Elmer Lago | Off-season | Purefoods |
| Teodoro Valera | Off-season | N/A |
| Yves Dignadice | October 1999 | San Miguel Beermen |
Mid-season trade
| July 10, 1999 [2] | To Pop Cola Noli Locsin | To Barangay Ginebra Vergel Meneses |
Recruited imports
| Tournament | Name | Number | Position | University/College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commissioner's Cup | Chris King | 17 | Forward | Wake Forest University |
| Governors' Cup | Mario Donaldson | 25 | Guard/forward | Drake University |
| Monty Wilson | 44 | Guard/forward | Tennessee State University |