Gilbert Lao
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| Adamson Soaring Falcons | |
|---|---|
| Title | Assistant coach |
| League | UAAP |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 13, 1978 Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | UST |
| PBA draft | 2002: 2nd round, 11th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Coca-Cola Tigers |
| Playing career | 2002–2014 |
| Position | Center / Power forward |
| Number | 9, 80, 98, 18 |
| Coaching career | 2014–present |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 2002–2006 | Coca-Cola Tigers |
| 2006–2007 | Welcoat Dragons |
| 2007–2008 | Barangay Ginebra Kings |
| 2008–2009 | Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters |
| 2009 | Smart Pampanga Buddies |
| 2009–2010 | Barako Bull Energy Boosters |
| 2010–2013 | Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters |
Coaching | |
| 2013–2019 | FEU (assistant) |
| 2016–2018 | TNT KaTropa (assistant) |
| 2019–2021 | Blackwater Elite / Blackwater Bossing (assistant) |
| 2021–present | Adamson (assistant) |
| 2025–present | San Sebastian (assistant) |
| Career highlights | |
As player:
As assistant coach:
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Gilbert Y. Lao (born September 13, 1978) is a Filipino former professional basketball player and coach in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).[1][2] He was nicknamed "The Enforcer" in his college days.
Lao was drafted by Coca-Cola Tigers in 2002, 11th overall.
With the Texters, he was able to win 5 titles as a pro with the team.
