JAKARTA - NBA Hall of Fame legend Bob Lanier died at the age of 73 local time Tuesday after a brief illness, the NBA said on Wednesday.
Lanier, who played for 14 seasons until his retirement in 1984, has a statistic of 20.1 points per game from 959 appearances.
The 6ft 10in legend spent the first ten years of his career with the Detroit Pistons before joining the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1979-1980 season. With the Bucks he played for five seasons.
"Bob Lanier is a Hall of Fame player and one of the most talented centers in NBA history, his impact on the league far beyond what he achieves on the court," said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
Lanier became an NBA ambassador to the world after retiring and previously chaired an initiative to encourage children to stay in school initiated by the NBA.
He was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 1992, while his number 16 jersey has been retired by the Pistons and Bucks.
"It was a loving service to Bob who was one of the kindest and most sincere people ever," Silver added.
"We send our deepest condolences to Bob's family and friends."
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's statement regarding the passing of Bob Lanier. pic.twitter.com/8GD9BhKt7C
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