Tag: Bob Lanier
Magic Johnson: I will sorely miss my …
Magic Johnson: I will sorely miss my good friend Bob Lanier who passed away on Tuesday. Bob took an interest in my basketball career when I was at MSU & had a profound impact on me. He was always there as a sounding board &provided words of wisdom on, and off, the court. May he rest in peace!
Andrew Lopez: The Boston Celtics held a …
Omari Sanfoka II: The Pistons have …
Omari Sanfoka II: The Pistons have released statements from Tom Gores, Dave Bing, Isiah Thomas, Ray Scott, Rick Mahorn and George Blaha on Bob Lanier’s passing. pic.twitter.com/SZUL34DMrW
In all seriousness, Lanier is …
In all seriousness, Lanier is remembered as one of the greatest college players ever and a top NBA talent who averaged a double-double, appeared in eight All-Star games and was the No. 1 pick of the 1970 NBA draft. He had a bad knee, which likely cost him in terms of how he’s talked about as a player by those who remember him and those who are too young. He was an enforcer and occasional fighter who used to smoke cigarettes at halftime.
Daryl Morey: RIP Bob Lanier who I saw …
Daryl Morey: RIP Bob Lanier who I saw play in the first NBA game I ever attended in Milwaukee. He was the only one who could wear out @Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – dragging him up and down the court for 48 minutes.
Eddie Johnson: This man educated as a …
Eddie Johnson: This man educated as a young player and I never played on one of his teams. Not one time did he not give me advice when I encountered him. An amazing person. RIP mentor. pic.twitter.com/HV4vOfBtfk
Law Murray: When Bob Lanier retired in …
Law Murray: When Bob Lanier retired in 1984, he was 11th in NBA history in points, 16th in rebounds, and 51st in assists. Just short of 20K points, 10K rebounds. But was one of four players at time of retirement with 19K points, 9K rebounds, 3K assists (Elgin, Wilt, Kareem)
James Edwards III: A statement from …
James Edwards III: A statement from Pistons owner Tom Gores on the passing of Bob Lanier pic.twitter.com/yEllTrOS8t
Bob Lanier (1948-2022)
Adrian Wojnarowski: Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame center Bob Lanier, one of the game’s great players and statesmen, passed away on Tuesday evening. He was 73 years old.