Larry Richard facts for kids
| No. 15, 12 | |
|---|---|
| Center / power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 23, 1965 California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Texas Christian (1985–1987) |
| NBA Draft | 1987 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1987–1995 |
| Career history | |
| 1987-1989 | Eczacıbaşı |
| 1989-1992 | Fenerbahçe |
| 1992-1995 | Efes Pilsen |
Larry Richard, born on April 23, 1965, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was known for playing as a center or power forward. Larry played for several teams in Turkey, including Eczacıbaşı B.K., Fenerbahçe, and Efes Pilsen. He was 2.02 meters (about 6 feet 7 inches) tall, which is a great height for a basketball player!
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Larry Richard's Basketball Achievements
Larry Richard was a very successful basketball player. He won many important awards during his career in Turkey and also played in a big European competition.
Winning the Turkish League
The Turkish League is the top basketball championship in Turkey. Larry helped his teams win this important title several times:
- In 1988 and 1989 with Eczacıbaşı.
- In 1991 with Fenerbahçe.
- In 1993 and 1994 with Efes Pilsen.
Turkish Cup Victories
The Turkish Cup is another big basketball competition in Turkey. Teams play in a knockout style tournament to win this cup. Larry won this cup once:
- In 1994 with Efes Pilsen.
President's Cup Wins
The President's Cup is a special game played at the start of the season. It is usually between the winners of the Turkish League and the Turkish Cup from the previous season. Larry's teams won this cup multiple times:
- In 1988 with Eczacıbaşı.
- In 1990 and 1991 with Fenerbahçe.
- In 1992 and 1993 with Efes Pilsen.
European Cup Finalist
Larry also played in the European Cup, which is a big competition for teams from all over Europe. His team almost won it:
- In 1993, his team Efes Pilsen was the runner-up, meaning they made it to the final game but finished second.
