";s:4:"text";s:3574:" Career field goal percentage leader (57 percent). That was a rough time because, at the end of every year, you'd be so despondent." Although he was 6-foot-5 by age 16, Lanier didn't make the varsity basketball squad in his sophomore year at In his junior year, he was encouraged to try out again by new coach Fred Schwepker, who had Lanier in Biology class. I just wish I had played with that kind of talent around me when I was young. Celebrities.
In his 14 NBA seasons, Lanier averaged 20.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.5 blocks, and 1.1 steals while shooting 51.4 percent from the field. They have four children. But if I had had Marques [Johnson] and Sidney [Moncrief] and all of them around me? Coach Senior: NCAA Tournament and knee injury (1969–1970)Senior: NCAA Tournament and knee injury (1969–1970) He is an actor, known for The Horizon Award is presented to individuals from the private sectors who have contributed to expanding opportunities for all Americans through their own personal contributions, and who have set exceptional examples for young people through their successes in life. Four-year letter winner. In his senior year, he averaged 25.0 points and he earned All-Western New York State honors. Bona basketball program to the next level and is an ideal ambassador of the sport. NABC First Team All-America (1970). We weren't any big stars, it was a couple of guys from Buffalo and a guy from Troy all blending together. "We have a reunion every three, four years and it’s the same with them. Special assistant to the Commissioner/Chairman, NBA Team-Up Program (1996-present). Lanier averaged 26.2 points and 15.6 rebounds.In the 1968–69 season, St. Bonaventure finished 17–7 without any postseason invitations, after starting the season 3–5.Lanier was again named second-team All-American, behind During his junior year, Lanier was approached by representatives of the Lanier averaged 29.2 points and 16.0 rebounds as St. Bonaventure finished the 1969–70 regular season 25–1 (with the only loss at However, Lanier injured his knee near the end of the regional championship game in a collision with "Every year at this time you start thinking about it and my players start thinking about it," reflected Coach Larry Weise at age 81. In our hearts, we knew we were good enough to win the championship. Lanier said. He was named to the "I wasn't healthy when I got to the league," Lanier reflected.
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Lanier reported to Pistons training camp limping, in significant pain, and overweight from his long period of inactivity following the surgery.Lanier played while still recovering from surgery.