Lawrence Funderburke facts for kids
| No. 51 | |
|---|---|
| Power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 15, 1970 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| High school | Wehrle (Columbus, Ohio) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| NBA Draft | 1994 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51st overall |
| Selected by the Sacramento Kings | |
| Pro career | 1994–2005 |
| Career history | |
| 1994–1995 | Ampelokipoi |
| 1995 | Hapoel Eilat |
| 1995–1996 | P.A.O.K. |
| 1996–1997 | Pau-Orthez |
| 1997–2004 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2005 | Chicago Bulls |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,031 (6.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,142 (3.6 rpg) |
Lawrence Damon Funderburke (born December 15, 1970) is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was a power forward known for his time in the NBA.
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Lawrence Funderburke's Basketball Journey
Lawrence Funderburke grew up in Columbus, Ohio. He played high school basketball at Wehrle High School. In 1988, during his junior year, he helped his team win a state championship.
Playing College Basketball
Lawrence started his college basketball career at Indiana University. After his first year, he decided to transfer. He then played for Ohio State University for three more years. At Ohio State, he played alongside another future NBA player, Jimmy Jackson. Together, they led Ohio State to win the Big Ten Championship in 1992.
His NBA Career Starts
In 1994, the Sacramento Kings picked Lawrence Funderburke in the second round of the 1994 NBA draft. Before joining the Kings, he played basketball in Europe for three years. He played for teams in Greece, like Ampelokipoi and PAOK, and a team in France called Pau-Orthez.
Lawrence joined the Sacramento Kings in 1997. In his first year, he averaged 9.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. He was an important backup player for the Kings from 1999 to 2003, often playing behind star player Chris Webber.
After six seasons with the Kings, Lawrence missed the entire 2003–04 basketball season. He was released from the team in March 2004. He then played in two games for the Chicago Bulls. Lawrence Funderburke retired from basketball in June 2005. Throughout his NBA career, he averaged 6.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game.
Life Beyond Basketball
Lawrence Funderburke studied business finance at Ohio State University and earned his degree. In 2000, while still playing basketball, he and his wife started a non-profit group. This group, called the Lawrence Funderburke Youth Organization, helps children who are facing challenges. They offer many different services to support these kids.
Lawrence also wrote a book called Hook Me Up, Playa!. In this book, he shares advice for athletes, both professional and those hoping to become pros. He talks about the difficult parts of being famous, using stories from his friends who are or were professional athletes.
Lawrence Funderburke's Family Life
Lawrence Funderburke has a daughter named Nyah. She is also a talented athlete and is currently a student at Ohio State. Nyah is on the Ohio State swim team. In 2022, she qualified for the NCAA Division I Swimming Championships. She was recognized as a first-team All-American for her strong performance in the 400-yard medley relay, which finished eighth overall.
See also
In Spanish: Lawrence Funderburke para niños
