NBA Corridor of Fame heart Bob Lanier has died at age 73.
“Bob Lanier was a Corridor of Fame participant and one of the vital proficient facilities within the historical past of the NBA, however his impression on the league went far past what he completed on the courtroom,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver mentioned in a statement.
“For greater than 30 years, Bob served as our international ambassador and as a particular assistant to [former commissioner] David Stern after which me, touring the world to show the sport’s values, and make a constructive impression on younger folks all over the place.”
Lanier was drafted first total by the Detroit Pistons within the 1970 NBA Draft.
In 15 seasons – 10 with the Pistons, 5 with the Milwaukee Bucks – Lanier averaged 20.1 factors, 10.1 rebounds, and three.1 assists.
The Pistons issued an announcement saying Lanier represented the league and franchise with “nice ardour and integrity.”
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The Bucks issued an announcement saying Lanier’s “generosity and kindness” are identified all through the crew’s neighborhood.
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Lanier shall be remembered as one of many all-time nice ambassadors of the sport.
