Eddie Laure
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 6, 1977 Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Adamson University |
| PBA draft | 2003 Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall |
| Selected by the Shell Turbo Chargers | |
| Playing career | 1998–2016 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Career history | |
| 1998–2002 | Batangas/LBC-Batangas Blades |
| 2003 | Shell Turbo Chargers |
| 2004–2006 | Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs |
| 2006–2008 | Alaska Aces |
| 2008–2010 | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
| 2010–2011 | Powerade Tigers |
| 2011–2012 | Philippine Patriots |
| 2012–2014 | Alaska Aces |
| 2014–2015 | Blackwater Elite |
| 2015–2016 | Mahindra Enforcer |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Eddie B. Laure (born July 6, 1977) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. Known by many as The Dominator and more recently, The Bounty Hunter for his daring and stunning ability to search and get loose balls on the court, he is a former MBA MVP.
Laure played for the Adamson Falcons in the UAAP from 1994-1997 alongside future PBA superstars Kenneth Duremdes and Marlou Aquino. He also played in the PBL during his time prior to the pro ranks, winning an MVP once.
In 1998, Laure joined the Batangas Blades in the newly formed professional Metropolitan Basketball Association. Despite playing for the lowly Blades teams from 1998–2000, Laure was the cornerstone of the franchise, playing in several All-Star games and the Mythical Team award.
In 2001, he was later joined by former Manila Metrostars players Rommel Adducul and Alex Compton to lead Batangas to their only MBA National Championship over the Negros Slashers. Laure was later named the Most Valuable Player of the 2001 season and the last player in MBA history to win the award before its closure in 2002.
After the MBA's demise, Laure joined the Welcoat Paintmasters in the 2002 PBL Challenge Cup. Again, Laure played with a star-studded team of Rommel Adducul, Ronald Tubid, Marc Pingris, and Ervin Sotto.
Laure was named in the Mythical Five of the said tournament and the Paintmasters won the title via a 3-0 sweep over Dazz Dishwashing. Laure then opted to turn pro again in 2003.
In 2003, Laure was selected third overall by the Shell Turbo Chargers in the PBA Draft. He had a decent rookie campaign with Shell posting double figures in points but was unable to lead the Turbo Chargers to a respectable record.
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