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Robert Jerry Lanier Jr. (September 10, 1948 – May 10, 2022) was an American professional basketball player. He played center for the Detroit Pistons and the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Lanier was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992.
Bob Lanier was a Hall of Fame center who played 14 seasons for the Detroit Pistons from 1970 to 1983. He averaged 20.1 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, and won four All-Star MVP awards and one All-NBA MVP award.
- September 10, 1948
May 11, 2022 · CNN — Bob Lanier, an eight-time All-Star and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, died Tuesday, the NBA said. He was 73. Lanier, who played for 14 years in the NBA, died after a short...
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May 11, 2022 · Bob Lanier, who as a center for the Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks in the 1970s and ’80s parlayed a deft left-handed hook shot, a soft midrange jumper and robust rebounding skills into a...
May 16, 2022 · May 16, 2022 8:37 AM. From Hall of Fame player to Global Ambassador, Bob Lanier was part of the NBA family for over 50 years. MILWAUKEE — The arena went dark Friday night, save for the...
May 11, 2022 · Bob Lanier was a Hall of Famer and an 8-time All-Star center who played for the Pistons and Bucks in the 1970s. He also worked as a global ambassador for the NBA and was known for his community service and generosity.
Sep 14, 2021 · Learn about Bob Lanier, a graceful behemoth of a center who played 14 seasons in the NBA and averaged 20.1 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. Discover his achievements, challenges, and personality on and off the court.
