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Bob Lanier Retired

Center · Detroit Pistons · 7'0", 250 lb · Drafted 1970
Hall of FameDetroit Pistons
NBADetroit PistonsCenters
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In short

Bob Lanier is a retired center best known with the Detroit Pistons. Skilled two-way center. Career averages: 20.1 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game.

Scoring map · Bob’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 53% · Paint 21%
Rim — 53% of scoring, 44% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 1% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim53%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (L)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Bob Lanier is a retired Hall of Famer. Skilled two-way center.

He averaged 20.1 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists over his career.

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Career avg
20.1 ppg
Center
Rebounds
10.1 rpg
career
Assists
3.1 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Bob Lanier is a retired center, most associated with the Detroit Pistons.

Skilled two-way center.

He retired with career averages of 20.1 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Skilled two-way center.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired Hall of Famer and Detroit Pistons name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Famer · center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring79
Playmaking50
Rebounding69
Perimeter D46
Rim protection60
Spacing36
Athleticism68
Clutch58
Hall of FameDetroit Pistons
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Skilled two-way center.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
20.1
per game
Career RPG
10.1
per game
Career APG
3.1
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacySkilled two-way center.

Hardware

8×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Famer and Detroit Pistons name.

Bob Lanier's career is complete: Skilled two-way center.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — a standout with the Detroit Pistons.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Bob Lanier's career averages?

Bob Lanier averaged 20.1 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game.

Is Bob Lanier retired?

Yes — Bob Lanier is a retired center and a Hall of Famer.