Bob Lanier: Beloved legend a leader in all aspects
We remember the life of Bob Lanier, a Hall of Fame player and member of the NBA Family for more than 50 years. An 8-time All-Star center with the Pistons and Bucks during his 14 year playing career, Lanier would go on to become the President of the National Basketball Players Association. Then, after his playing career ended, he spent decades as an NBA Global Ambassador and Special Assistant to Commissioners David Stern and Adam Silver, becoming the face of the leagues social responsibility initiatives. He will be forever remembered for his warmth and generosity of spirit in the world of basketball and beyond.