Lancaster Gordon facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 24, 1962 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| High school | Jim Hill (Jackson, Mississippi) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Louisville (1980–1984) |
| NBA Draft | 1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers | |
| Pro career | 1984–1991 |
| Career history | |
| 1984–1988 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1988–1989 | Pensacola Tornados |
| 1989–1990 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1990–1991 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
Lancaster Gordon was born on June 24, 1962. He is a retired American professional basketball player. He played as a guard, which means he helped bring the ball up the court and score points.
Gordon was chosen by the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the 1984 NBA draft. This was a big deal, as he was the 8th player picked overall! He played for the Clippers for four seasons.
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Lancaster Gordon's Basketball Journey
Lancaster Gordon grew up in Jackson, Mississippi. He went to Jim Hill High School there. After high school, he played college basketball at the University of Louisville.
College Star at Louisville
Gordon played for the Louisville Cardinals from 1980 to 1984. He was a very important player for his team. In 1983, he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the NCAA Mideast Regional tournament. This shows how well he played against other top college teams.
His great performance in college helped him get noticed by professional teams.
Playing in the NBA
After college, Gordon was drafted into the NBA. He joined the Los Angeles Clippers in 1984. He played for them until 1988.
During his time in the NBA, Gordon played in 201 games. He scored a total of 1,125 points. This means he averaged about 5.6 points per game. He was a Point guard or shooting guard for the team.
After the NBA
After his time in the NBA, Gordon continued to play professional basketball. He spent parts of three seasons in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). This league was a step below the NBA.
He played for a few different teams in the CBA:
- The Pensacola Tornados (1988–1989)
- The La Crosse Catbirds (1989–1990)
- The Sioux Falls Skyforce (1990–1991)
In the CBA, he played 39 games and averaged 8.2 points per game.
Achievements and Recognition
Lancaster Gordon is a respected figure in basketball. He is a member of the University of Louisville Athletics Hall of Fame. This honor celebrates his amazing contributions to college basketball.
