Lorenzen Wright 8853 (2010-2010: Al Jalaa)
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| 8853 | 1944 | Liaoning FL | 0 | 0 |
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| 8853 | 575 | Memphis | 1992 | 1996 |
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| 8853 | 39 | Los Angeles | 1996 | 1999 |
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| 8853 | 12 | Atlanta H. | 1999 | 2008 |
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| 8853 | 840 | Memphis G. | 2001 | 2006 |
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| 8853 | 137 | Sacramento K. | 2007 | 2008 |
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| 8853 | 14 | Cleveland C. | 2008 | 2009 |
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Born: Nov.4, 1975 in Memphis, TN
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Outlook:
A banger who loves to do his work around the basket, despite a not so solid body. Can play the 4 and the 5 positions, has great experience and can fill a starter center spot too.
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Career:
1994-1995: University of Memphis (NCAA): 14.8ppg, 10.2rpg, 2.1bpg
1995-1996: University of Memphis (NCAA)
1996: drafted by Los Angeles Clippers (NBA,1rd(7))
1996-1997: Los Angeles Clippers (NBA, starting five): 7.3ppg, 6.1rpg
1997-1998: Los Angeles Clippers (NBA, starting five): 9.0ppg, 8.8rpg
1998-1999: Los Angeles Clippers (NBA, starting five): 6.6ppg, 7.5rpg
1999 - Traded by the Clippers to the Atlanta Hawks for two 2000 first round draft picks
1999 - signed 7-years contract for $42,350,000 at Atlanta Hawks (NBA)
1999-2000: Atlanta Hawks (NBA, starting five): 6.0ppg, 4.1rpg
2000-2001: Atlanta Hawks (NBA, starting five): 12.4ppg, 7.5rpg, 1.2apg
2001: In June traded to Mephis Grizzlies (NBA)
2001-2002: $5,500,000: University of Memphis Grizzlies (NBA, starting five): 43 games: 12.0ppg, 9.4rpg, 1.0apg
2002-2003: Memphis Grizzlies (NBA, starting five): in April '03 was placed on the injured list with a severe sprain in his right thumb: 70 games: 11.4ppg, 7.5rpg, 1.1apg
2003-2004: $6,600,000: University of Memphis Grizzlies (NBA, starting five): in March '04 was placed (second-degree strain, right knee) on the injured list: Regular Season: 65 games: 9.4ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.1apg; Play-Offs: 4 games: 5.5ppg, 4.3rpg
2004-2005: Memphis Grizzlies (NBA, starting five): Regular Season: 80 games: 9.6ppg, 7.7rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 46.9%; Play-Offs: 4 games: 8.3ppg, 5.0rpg, 2.3apg
2005-2006: Memphis Grizzlies (NBA, starting five): Regular Season: 78 games: 5.8ppg, 5.1rpg, FGP: 47.8%, FT: 56.4%; Play-Offs: 4 games: 7.3ppg, 5.0rpg
2006-2007: Atlanta Hawks (NBA, starting five): 67 games: 2.6ppg, 3.2rpg
2007-2008: Sacramento Kings (NBA, starting five), in Feb.'08 moved to Sacramento Kings (NBA, starting five): 18 games: 0.8ppg, 2.1rpg
2008-2009: $1,262,475: Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA): 17 games: 1.4ppg, 1.5rpg
2009-2010: In Nov.'09 try-out at Liaoning Panpan Hunters (China-CBA, starting five), in Jan.'10 moved to Al Jalaa Aleppo (Syria-D1, starting five)
2010: Passed away in July
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Awards/Achievements:
GMC Newcomer of the Year -1995
USA Univ. National Team -1995
World University Game -1995 (Gold)
NCAA Third Team -1996
CUSA First Team -1996
NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals -2005
NBA Central Division Champion -2009
NBA Eastern Conference Finals -2009
WABA Club Championship -2010 (Finalist)
NCAA Fourth Team -Pre96
CUSA Player of the Year -Pre96