Lawrence Chongson

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

Career

Tanduay, MBA, PBL 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 Osaka–Pangasinan Waves in the Metropolitan Basketball Association. In the semi-pro Philippine Basketball League, he coached some teams such as Air Philippines, its successor franchise Bacchus Energy Drink Raiders, and Mail and More Comets (later known as Burger King Stunners).

UE Red Warriors 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.

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.

Coaching record

Collegiate

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

Personal

Family Chongson has two children, named Dale Martin and Bloom.

Death Chongson died on December 26, 2021, caused by heart attack.