Gilbert Y. Lao (born September 13, 1978) is a Filipino former professional basketball player and coach in the

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. He was nicknamed "The Enforcer" in his college days.

Draft

Lao was drafted by Coca-Cola Tigers in

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, 11th overall. With the Texters, He was able to win 5 titles as a pro with the team.

PBA career statistics

Season-by-season averages

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References

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