2004–05 Barangay Ginebra Kings season

The 2004–05 Barangay Ginebra Kings season was the 26th season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

2004–05 Barangay Ginebra Kings season
Head coachAllan Caidic
Siot Tanquingcen
Fiesta Conference (Transition) results
Record15–14
(.517)
Place1st
Playoff finishChampions
Philippine Cup results
Record20–9
(.690)
Place1st
Playoff finishChampions
Fiesta Conference results
Record8–12
(.400)
Place9th
Playoff finishWildcard
Barangay Ginebra Kings seasons

Transactions
Off-season
Jayjay Helterbrand Re-signed by Ginebra
Miguel Noble Acquired from Alaska Aces
Rodney Santos Acquired from Purefoods; part of Limpot-Seigle trade
Andy Seigle Acquired from Purefoods in exchange for Jun Limpot [1]
Kim Valenzuela Rookie signed; originally pick by Sta.Lucia

Occurrences

Coach Allan Caidic was promoted as team manager and was replaced by assistant coach Bethune Tanquingcen after five games into the 2004 Fiesta Conference. [2]

Championships

The Barangay Ginebra Kings won the PBA's transition tournament called Fiesta Conference over Red Bull Barako, 3 games to 1, in the best-of-five title series for their first championship after seven long years, as the team celebrates its fifth overall title on July 7, 2004, defeating Red Bull, 103-86 in Game 4.

Main article: 2004 PBA Fiesta Conference

As the PBA entered its 30th season with the regular two-conference format, the Barangay Ginebra Kings repeated as champions, the first time in its franchise history, by winning the 2004-2005 Grand Matador Philippine Cup title over the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals, 4 games to 2.

Main article: 2004-05 PBA Philippine Cup

Awards

Eric Menk became the first Ginebra player to win the Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors for the season. Menk also won the finals MVP and Best Player of the Conference Award.

Roster
Barangay Ginebra Kings roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#POBNameHeightWeightDOB (YYYY–MM–DD)From
G 1 David, Bal 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) UST
G 3 Valenzuela, Kim 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) San Francisco State
G 9 Santos, Rodney 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) San Sebastian College
C 10 Adducul, Rommel 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) San Sebastian College
G 12 Echavez, Edgar 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
G 13 Helterbrand, Jayjay 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Kentucky State
C 14 Calpito, Aramis 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) San Sebastian College
F 16 Ballesteros, Ernesto 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) UST
C 22 Walkvist, James 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
F/C 30 Menk, Eric 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Lake Superior State
F 34 Noble, Miguel 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Utica College
G 47 Caguioa, Mark 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Glendale College
C 52 Seigle, Andy 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) New Orleans University
F 80 Salvacion, Sunday 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Saint Benilde
G 88 Dimaunahan, Aries 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) UST
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
    • (FA) Free agent
    • (S) Suspended
    • Injured

    Philippine Cup

    Game log
    2005 PBA Philippine Cup game log
    October
    December
    2004–05 schedule

    Recruited imports
    TournamentName#HeightFromGP
    2004 PBA Fiesta ConferenceRosell Ellis6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)McNeese State3
    George Reese6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)Ohio State3
    Torraye Braggs216 ft 7 in (2.01 m)Xavier University23
    2005 PBA Fiesta ConferenceEddie Elisma26 ft 7 in (2.01 m)Georgia Tech10
    Andre Brown6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)DePaul University7
    Hiram Fuller6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)Cal State-Fresno3

    GP - Games played

    References
    1. "Limpot traded to Purefoods for Seigle". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
    2. "Tanquincen new Ginebra mentor". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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