PBA Ginebra: the people’s team
Kabayan, walang crowd na kasing-ingay ng Ginebra crowd. Dito sa Pinas, kahit saan ka pumunta, may Ginebra fan. Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, also called Ginebra, the Gin Kings or simply Barangay, is a club in the PBA, not a national team. The official PBA team page checked on 3 November 2026 listed Tim Cone as coach. For the current roster, use that page and the PBA’s official transactions.
Never Say Die
The PBA’s own history links Ginebra and Robert Jaworski to the “Never Say Die” identity that took hold in the 1980s. It’s a club culture, the belief that no deficit is too big. It isn’t a rule that gives extra points, and it doesn’t mean every close game ends in a Ginebra comeback. Kaya ang saya ng laro nila: bawat comeback ay totoo, hindi sigurado.
Selected Ginebra milestones
| Milestone | What the source records |
|---|---|
| 1980s, Jaworski era | The Never Say Die identity (PBA history) |
| 1991 First Conference | A comeback from 1–3 down in the series to beat Shell (PBA history) |
| 2016 Governors’ Cup | Championship (GSMI annual report) |
| 19 October 2016 | Title-clinching win, 91–88 over Meralco (original match report) |
This is a selection, not the full trophy list. In 1991, being 1–3 down in a best-of-seven meant Ginebra needed three straight wins, and they got them.
PBA teams
Ginebra shares the league with other famous PBA teams, including SMB PBA (San Miguel Beermen), TNT PBA (also searched as “Talk N Text PBA”), Meralco, NLEX, Converge PBA and Rain or Shine PBA. The full list of current teams is on the PBA’s teams page. San Miguel and Ginebra are sister teams in the same corporate group, which makes their rivalry extra spicy.
PBA roster and PBA players
A PBA roster changes during a season. For any team’s PBA players, open its official PBA team page and check the date. Big names like June Mar Fajardo have their own pages; see June Mar Fajardo.
PBA trade news
PBA trade stories spread fast. Searches like “Mikey Williams PBA” or “PBA trade Calvin Abueva” are about player moves; Odds PH doesn’t state a player’s current team from rumours. Confirm every PBA trade on the league’s official transactions page before sharing.
PBA imports 2026
Imports play only in the reinforced conferences (Commissioner’s and Governors’ Cups), not in the All-Filipino Philippine Cup. For the PBA imports 2026 of each team, check the team announcements for that conference. More on PBA Philippine Cup.
Ginebra and odds (21+)
Ginebra fans bet with their hearts, but the odds don’t care about the crowd. Panalo man o talo ang team mo, set a budget first. If you’re 21 or older, see our PBA odds guide and read our responsible gambling page.
Quick answers
What does Never Say Die mean?
It’s Ginebra’s club identity from the Jaworski era: never give up, whatever the score.
Who coaches Ginebra?
Tim Cone, per the PBA team page checked on 3 November 2026.
Tara, Barangay! Never say die!