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 former professional basketball player. He played as a power forward for several teams, including the Sacramento Kings in the NBA.
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Lawrence Funderburke's Basketball Journey
Lawrence Funderburke was born and grew up in Columbus, Ohio. He loved playing basketball from a young age. In high school, he played for Wehrle High School. He even helped his team win a state championship in 1988 when he was a junior.
College Basketball Years
Funderburke started his college basketball career at Indiana University. After his first year, he moved to Ohio State University. He played there for three more years. At Ohio State, he teamed up with Jimmy Jackson. Together, they led Ohio State to win the Big Ten Championship in 1992.
Playing in the NBA
The Sacramento Kings picked Lawrence Funderburke in the 1994 NBA draft. He was the 51st player chosen overall. Before joining the Kings, he spent three years playing basketball in Europe. He played for teams in Greece, like Ampelokipoi and PAOK. He also played for a team in France called Pau-Orthez.
Funderburke joined the Sacramento Kings in 1997. In his first year, he scored about 9.5 points and grabbed 4.5 rebounds per game. He was an important backup player for the Kings. He played behind Chris Webber during their successful years from 1999 to 2003.
After six seasons with the Kings, Funderburke missed the entire 2003–04 season. He left the team in March 2004. He later played two games for the Chicago Bulls. Lawrence Funderburke retired from basketball in June 2005. He finished his NBA career averaging 6.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.
Beyond the Court
Lawrence Funderburke is not just a basketball player. He also studied business finance at Ohio State University. In 2000, while still playing, he and his wife started something special. They created the Lawrence Funderburke Youth Organization. This group is a non-profit. It helps kids who are facing challenges. They offer many different services to support young people.
Funderburke also wrote a book called Hook Me Up, Playa!. This book shares important lessons. It warns athletes about the tough parts of being famous. He includes interviews with other professional athletes.
Family Life
Lawrence Funderburke has a daughter named Nyah. She is also a talented athlete. Nyah is currently a student and swimmer at the Ohio State University. In 2022, she qualified for the NCAA Division I Swimming Championships. She was even named an All-American for her great swimming.
See also
In Spanish: Lawrence Funderburke para niños
