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.
