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Born: Oct 20, 1982
Height: 6-9 /  2,06
Weight: 240  lbs. / 108,9  kg.
College: Mississippi State
Years Pro: 2

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Background

2005-2006:
Appeared in 33 games as a rookie and averaged 1.5 points and 1.5 rebounds in 5.5 minutes per game • Had his first career double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds on Apr. 19/06 at Minnesota, both career-highs • Had what were then career-highs of eight points and five rebounds, including four offensive boards, on Nov. 9/05 at Boston • Pulled down more offensive rebounds (26) than defensive rebounds (23) in his 33 games • Made his NBA debut on Nov. 2/05 vs. Miami, and registered his first career point on a free throw • Had two stints with the Arkansas RimRockers of the D-League, from Feb. 1-15/06 and Mar. 1-5/06, and in 10 games averaged 19.8 points on 51.9% shooting, 10.2 rebounds, 1.50 steals and 1.00 blocks per game
Personal

Majored in sports communication • Full name is Lawrence Edward Roberts III • The son of Lawrence II and Cynthia Marshall Roberts • Nephew of ABC/ESPN broadcaster Robin Roberts, who graduated cum laude from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, La., after completing her collegiate basketball playing career in 1983 as the school's No. 3 all-time leading scorer (1,446 career points) and rebounder (1,034) • Participated in the Grizzlies’ Tickets For Kids Program last season with Roberts’ Little Bulldogs • Lists Magic Johnson as his favorite player growing up • Considers making it to the NBA his greatest accomplishment • His favorite sports movie is He Got Game • Lists his hometown of Houston as his favorite NBA city other than Memphis • Enjoys playing video games in his spare time.
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