Bob Lienhard facts for kids
Bob Lienhard engaged in carpentry works, his principal hobby. Italy, 1975.
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | April 2, 1948 New York City, New York |
| Nationality | American / Italian |
| Died | September 22, 2018 (aged 70) |
| High school | Rice (Manhattan, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Georgia (1967–1970) |
| NBA Draft | 1970 / Round: 4 / Pick: 61st overall |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Pro career | 1970–1978 |
| Career history | |
| 1970–1978 | Pallacanestro Cantù |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Bob Lienhard (born April 2, 1948 – died September 22, 2018) was an American basketball player. He was known for his strong skills as a center. A center is usually the tallest player on a basketball team. They play close to the basket.
Bob Lienhard was chosen in the 1970 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns. The NBA is the National Basketball Association, a major professional league in North America. However, he never played in the NBA. Instead, Bob Lienhard played professional basketball for Pallacanestro Cantù in Italy. Before turning pro, he played college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs.
His College Basketball Days
Bob Lienhard played college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs from 1967 to 1970. During his time there, he became a legendary player. He set several records for rebounding. Rebounding is when a player grabs the ball after a shot is missed.
Lienhard became the all-time leading rebounder for Georgia. He grabbed an amazing 1,116 rebounds during his college career. He also holds the record for the most rebounds in a single season, with 396. Plus, he set a record for the most rebounds in one game, with 32! These numbers show how dominant he was on the court.
Playing Pro in Italy
After college, Bob Lienhard was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the 1970 NBA draft. He was the 61st player picked overall. This was the 10th pick of the 4th round.
In 1970, Bob Lienhard moved to Italy to play professional basketball. He joined the team Pallacanestro Cantù. He played with them for eight years, from 1970 to 1978. During his time in Italy, he helped his team win many important championships.
He won three Korać Cups. These were major European basketball tournaments. He also won two European Cup Winner's Cups. This was another important competition for European teams. Finally, he helped his team win one Intercontinental Cup. This tournament brought together top teams from different continents. Bob Lienhard's career in Italy was very successful.
