Edmund Lawrence (December 8, 1952 – July 16, 2015)[1] was an American professional basketball player. He played as a center for one season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Detroit Pistons during the 1980–81 season. He attended McNeese State University where he was selected in the fifth round of the 1976 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, but was waived by them before seeing playing time. Lawrence signed with the San Antonio Spurs after being placed on waivers by Cleveland. His tenure in San Antonio did not last long as he was again waived before the start of the 1980–81 season.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 8, 1952 Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 16, 2015 (aged 62) |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 228 lb (103 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | W. O. Boston (Lake Charles, Louisiana) |
| College | McNeese State (1972–1976) |
| NBA draft | 1976: 5th round, 84th overall pick |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 50 |
| Career history | |
| 1980–1981 | Anchorage Northern Knights |
| 1981 | Detroit Pistons |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Lawrence played for the Anchorage Northern Knights of the Continental Basketball Association during the 1980–81 season.[2]
References
edit- ^ "McNeese great Edmond Lawrence dies at 62". Daily World (USA Today). July 17, 2015.
- ^ "Edmund Lawrence minor league basketball statistics". StatsCrew. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
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