Lawrence Chongson (September 23, 1963 – December 26, 2021) was a Filipino basketball coach.

Lawrence Chongson
Personal information
BornSeptember 23, 1963
DiedDecember 26, 2021(2021-12-26) (aged 58)
NationalityPhilippines Filipino
Coaching career1999–2021
Career history
As coach:
1999–2001Tanduay Rhum Masters (assistant)
2002Pangasinan Waves
2004–2005Air Philippines
2005–2007Bacchus Energy Drink Raiders
2007–2008Mail and More Comets
2009–2010UE
2009–2017Tanduay Light Rhum Masters
2018–2021UE (assistant)

Career

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Tanduay, MBA, PBL

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Chongson served as an assistant coach to Alfrancis Chua at Tanduay Rhum Masters in the PBA. After the teams disbandment, he served as head coach of Pangasinan Waves in the Metropolitan Basketball Association.[1] In the semi-pro Philippine Basketball League, he coached some teams such as Air Philippines, its successor franchise Bacchus Energy Drink Raiders,[2][3] and Mail and More Comets[4][5][6][7] (later known as Burger King Stunners).

UE Red Warriors

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He coached the UE Red Warriors for two seasons, and on his first season, he led the Paul Lee-led Warriors to the Finals, after defeating Andy Barroca and the FEU Tamaraws without twice-to-beat advantage. But the team lost to Norman Black-coached Ateneo Blue Eagles in three games. In 2011, he was replaced by former Red Warrior and PBA legend Jerry Codiñera.[8]

He later coached D-League team Tanduay Light Rhum Masters, and returned to UE as their assistant coach, and consultant under Bong Tan in 2019.[9][10]

Coaching record

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Collegiate

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Season W L PCT Finish PG PW PL PPCT Results
UE Red Warriors (UAAP)
2009 10 4 .714 3rd 5 3 2 .000 Finals
2010 6 8 .429 6th Eliminated
Totals 16 12 .571 5 3 2 .600 0 championship

Sports agent

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After Paul Lee declared for PBA draft in 2011, Tiongson served as Lee's sports agent/representative until his death.[11] He also served as agent for another Red Warrior Roi Sumang.[10]

Personal

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Family

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Chongson has two children, named Dale Martin and Bloom.[10]

Death

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Chongson died on December 26, 2021, caused by heart attack.[9][10]

References

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  1. ^ "Pangasinan Waves dapat katakutan". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  2. ^ Zaldivar, A. C. "Lakas ng Bacchus". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  3. ^ "4 na UE Warriors sa Bacchus". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  4. ^ "Huling semis slot sa Mail & More". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  5. ^ "Mail & More 'di sana mapansin". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  6. ^ GMANews.TV (2007-01-09). "PBL: Mail and More beats TeleTech, 78-67". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  7. ^ GMANews.TV (2007-01-06). "PBL: Mail and More crushes Kettle Korn, 84-63". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  8. ^ "UE taps ex-Warrior Codiñera to revive lost glory". GMA News Online. 2011-01-12. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  9. ^ a b Dioquino, Delfin (2021-12-26). "Former UE Red Warriors coach Lawrence Chongson dies". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  10. ^ a b c d Li, Matthew (2021-12-26). "Former UE head coach Lawrence Chongson, 58, passes way". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  11. ^ "Agent vows steps to make sure Paul Lee will be available for future Gilas teams". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
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