Norman Gonzales

Name: Norman Gonzales
Jersey Number: 28
Team: Sta. Lucia
Birthdate: 1976-05-21
Birthplace: Magalang, Pampanga
Height: 6'4" Weight: 205 lbs.
Position: Forward
Draft(Year): 7th overall by Mobiline (2001)
College/University: San Beda College
Player Profile:

Is a professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association who currently plays for the Sta. Lucia Realtors. He was drafted 7th overall by Mobiline in 2001.
Norman Gonzales, 31, is among the league’s toughest sixth man since he entered the league in 2001 because he was known for producing big points, sometimes double-double during his amateur days and while he was in the defunct MBA.
Known also a good defensive stopper inside and outside, Gonzales spent his first two years with Talk ‘N Text before signing up as a free agent to Sta. Lucia Realty.
Gonzales, one of the hardest working players, is also showing an impressive perimeter game, hitting 33 percent from beyond the rainbow territory last season.
A proven veteran who can step up in crunch time and provide quality minutes off the bench as a role player. In the 33rd season, Gonzales was back up to starters Nelbert Omolon and Kelly Williams.
Gonzales was dragged to controversy in the middle of 2003 while playing for Talk ‘N Text and his basketball career went down seemingly.
But instead of giving up, Gonzales proved his innocence and continuously improved his game especially when Sta. Lucia Realty team governor Buddy Encarnado gave him another chance to redeem his sinking career in 2004.
Gonzales took the opportunity with heart. His present numbers compared to his early years are vastly improving well, which also helped the Realtors to register an eighth game win streak, make it to semifinals outright and this conference finals.