Lawrence Chongson (September 23, 1963 – December 26, 2021) was a Filipino basketball coach.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 23, 1963 |
| Died | December 26, 2021 (aged 58) |
| Nationality |  Filipino |
| Coaching career | 1999–2021 |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| 1999–2001 | Tanduay Rhum Masters (assistant) |
| 2002 | Pangasinan Waves |
| 2004–2005 | Air Philippines |
| 2005–2007 | Bacchus Energy Drink Raiders |
| 2007–2008 | Mail and More Comets |
| 2009–2010 | UE |
| 2009–2017 | Tanduay Light Rhum Masters |
| 2018–2021 | UE (assistant) |
Career
editChongson 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).
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
editCollegiate
edit| 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
editAfter 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
editFamily
editChongson has two children, named Dale Martin and Bloom.[10]
Death
editChongson died on December 26, 2021, caused by heart attack.[9][10]
References
edit- ^ "Pangasinan Waves dapat katakutan". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ Zaldivar, A. C. "Lakas ng Bacchus". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ "4 na UE Warriors sa Bacchus". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ "Huling semis slot sa Mail & More". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ "Mail & More 'di sana mapansin". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ GMANews.TV (2007-01-09). "PBL: Mail and More beats TeleTech, 78-67". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ GMANews.TV (2007-01-06). "PBL: Mail and More crushes Kettle Korn, 84-63". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ "UE taps ex-Warrior Codiñera to revive lost glory". GMA News Online. 2011-01-12. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ a b Dioquino, Delfin (2021-12-26). "Former UE Red Warriors coach Lawrence Chongson dies". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ a b c d Li, Matthew (2021-12-26). "Former UE head coach Lawrence Chongson, 58, passes way". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ "Agent vows steps to make sure Paul Lee will be available for future Gilas teams". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-06-28.