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Andrew Lang
Personal information
Born (1966-06-28) June 28, 1966 (age 59)
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S.
High school Dollarway
(Pine Bluff, Arkansas)
Listed height 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight 275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
College Arkansas (1984–1988)
NBA Draft 1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 28th overall
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Pro career 1988–2000
Career history
1988–1992 Phoenix Suns
1992–1993 Philadelphia 76ers
1993–1996 Atlanta Hawks
1996 Minnesota Timberwolves
1996–1998 Milwaukee Bucks
1999 Chicago Bulls
1999–2000 New York Knicks
Career NBA statistics
Points 4,431 (6.0 ppg)
Rebounds 3,511 (4.8 rpg)

Andrew Charles Lang Jr. was born on June 28, 1966. He is an American former professional basketball player. Andrew played for twelve seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Playing in the NBA

Starting His Professional Journey

After playing four years at the University of Arkansas, Andrew Lang was chosen by the Phoenix Suns. This happened in the second round of the 1988 NBA draft. He was the 28th player picked overall. Andrew quickly became known for being great at blocking shots. He was so good that for many years, he held the fourth-best record in the NBA for blocking a shot every 9.12 minutes.

Big Trades and New Teams

In 1992, Andrew had a great season with the Suns. He started 71 games, which was the most in his career. He also got his highest averages for rebounds (6.7 per game) and blocks (2.5 per game). After this successful year, he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. This trade was a big deal because it involved All-Star player Charles Barkley.

Andrew played for several different teams during his career. He was sometimes called a "journeyman" center because he moved around a lot. Besides the Suns and 76ers, he also played for the Atlanta Hawks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, and New York Knicks. He retired from basketball in the year 2000. By the end of his career, he averaged 6.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.5 blocked shots per game. He is also the 87th best shot blocker in NBA history.

A Memorable Game Incident

While playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 1997, Andrew was involved in a notable moment during a game. He fouled Patrick Ewing, a star center for the New York Knicks. After they collided in the air, Ewing fell and hurt his wrist. The Bucks won that game. Later in his career, Andrew Lang even joined the Knicks to play as Ewing's backup.

Life After Basketball

Family and Faith

Andrew Lang is a Christian evangelist. This means he shares his faith with others. He currently works for the Atlanta Hawks as the team chaplain. A chaplain is like a spiritual advisor for the team. Andrew lives in Marietta, Georgia, with his wife, Bronwyn. His sons also followed in his footsteps and played college basketball. His son Trey played for the UMass Minutemen. His other son, Chad, played for the Belmont Bruins and the Lipscomb Bisons.

See also

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