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Eric is a big fan of Kobe Bryant, he also likes Kevin Garnett.
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Eric's favorite basketball team is the Los Angeles Lakers. He can be seen wearing the jersey's in many of his films.
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Eric likes to play golf and basketball when he is not skaterboarding.
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Some of Eric's influences have been his older brother and Mark Gonzalez.
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Eric turned pro when he was 16.
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Eric is one of the owners of the clothing company Fourstar.
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In 1996 and 2002, Eric took first place in the Tampa Pro.
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Eric took 1st place in the Gravity Games in 2003, 2001 and 2000.
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Eric has been featured in all of the Tony Hawk Underground and Tony Hawk games.
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Eric is also known for creating his own trick, the Fandangle, a Frontside 180 to Switch one-footed Nose Grind.
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Eric took 1st place in X-Game street 2002 and 2003.
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Eric is currently sponsored by Girl skateboards, Lakai footwear, Ogio bags, FourStar clothing, Independent trucks, Spitfire wheels and Active Mail Order.
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Eric was named "Skater of the Year" by Thrasher Magazine in 1996.
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Eric dropped out of school in the 10th grade to become a full time professional skateboarder.
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Eric began skateboarding at the age of 11.
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Eric turned professional in 1991 when he joined the H-Street team.
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Eric's family moved from Bangkok to California when he was 9 months old.