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My Take
Bob Lanier is a giant in every sense, and I rank him among the truly complete figures in NBA history. Fourteen seasons, eight All-Star selections, the 1974 All-Star MVP, and a 1992 Hall of Fame induction tell you about the player. But the detail that moves me most is the 1978 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, proof that he gave as much off the floor as on it. A skilled, soft-handed big man from Buffalo who led with both talent and decency. His passing in 2022 was a real loss, and to me his legacy is as much about character as dominance.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bob Lanier
- Name (Japanese)
- ボブ・レイニア
- Reading
- ぼぶ・れいにあ
- Born
- September 10, 1948 – May 10, 2022
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rat
- Origin
- Buffalo, New York, United States
- Height
- 211 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / basketball coach
2. Background
- High school
- Bennett High School
- University
- St. Bonaventure University
Awards & achievements
- 1971 NBA All-Rookie Team
- 1974 NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award
- 1978 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award
- 1992 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bob Lanier born?
September 10, 1948 – May 10, 2022.
Where is Bob Lanier from?
Bob Lanier is from Buffalo, New York, United States.
What does Bob Lanier do?
Bob Lanier works as basketball player, basketball coach.
How tall is Bob Lanier?
Bob Lanier is 211 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.