2008–09 Barangay Ginebra Kings season
The 2008–09 Barangay Ginebra Kings season was the 30th season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The head coach for the season was Jong Uichico, and Eric Menk, David Noel, Ronald Tubid, Jayjay Helterbrand, and Paul Artadi played the starting lineup. The Kings finished third in the Philippine Cup. The Kings also added Junjun Cabatu as afree agent–before playing for the Kings, he played for the Alaska Aces. Key dates August 30: The 2008 PBA Draft took place in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. September 1: The free agency period started. Draft picks Roster Depth chart Philippine Cup Eliminations Standings Game log |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 1 | October 8 | Sta. Lucia | 89-86 | Helterbrand (26) | Menk (11) | Helterbrand, Artadi (3) | Araneta Coliseum | 1–0 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 2 | October 12 | Air21 | 101-92 | Cabatu (23) | Artadi (7) | Artadi (7) | Araneta Coliseum | 2–0 |- bgcolor="#edbebf" | 3 | October 19 | Red Bull | 94–100 | Helterbrand (22) | Menk (10) | Artadi (5) | Araneta Coliseum | 2–1 |- bgcolor="#edbebf" | 4 | October 22 | San Miguel | 89–118 | Helterbrand (15) | Crisano (8) |