The 2008–09 Sta. Lucia Realtors season was the 16th season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The team wasn't able to defend their Philippine Cup trophy after losing to Alaska Aces in six games.
Key dates August 31: The 2008 PBA Draft took place at Market! Market! in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
Draft picks
Round Pick Player Height Position Nationality College 1 10 Kelvin Gregorio 6'3" Forward UE 2 14 Chito Jaime 6'4" Power Forward AMA 2 19 Christian Cabatu Benilde
Roster
Records
Philippine Cup
Team standings
Schedule
Bracket
Quarterfinals: (4) Rain or Shine vs (5) Sta. Lucia In their first playoff appearance since joining the league in 2006, the Elasto Painters were overwhelmed in Game 1 by the defending champions, who played with the comebacking Ryan Reyes who just came from injury. Fracas involving Rain or Shine's Gabe Norwood and Solomon Mercado at the end of the first game caused Norwood to be suspended in Game 2, and Mercado on Game 3 if it happens. The short-handed Elasto Painters wound up short in Game 2 as they were eliminated.
Semifinals: (1) Alaska vs (5) Sta. Lucia In a rematch of the 2007-08 semifinals series, the Aces won two consecutive game to lead the series 2–0. However, the Realtors won Game 3 to cut the series lead. But Alaska, seeking to prevent what happened last year, won Game 4 to take a commanding 3–1 series lead. Sta. Lucia won Game 5 but they came out short in Game 6 with Willie Miller having an all-around performance to lead the Aces to a rematch of the 2007 PBA Fiesta Conference Finals against Talk 'N Text.
Fiesta Conference Standings
Results Results above and to the left of the gray boxes are first round games; those below and to the right are second round games.
Bracket
Wildcard phase
Quarterfinals: (4) Burger King vs. (5) Sta. Lucia
Transactions
Subtractions PlayerDateReasonPhilip Butel 2009 FiestaWaived
Imports recruited PlayerDebutedFinalAnthony JohnsonFebruary 28June 14
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