Len Elmore facts for kids
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Elmore in 2006
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | March 28, 1952 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| High school | Power Memorial Academy (New York City, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Maryland (1971–1974) |
| NBA Draft | 1974 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall |
| Selected by the Washington Bullets | |
| Pro career | 1974–1984 |
| Career history | |
| 1974–1979 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1979–1980 | Kansas City Kings |
| 1980–1981 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1981–1983 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1983–1984 | New York Knicks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career ABA and NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,948 (6.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,360 (5.1 rpg) |
| Blocks | 674 (1.0 bpg) |
Leonard J. Elmore (born March 28, 1952) is an American sportscaster, lawyer, and former professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for ten years. Len Elmore also worked as a basketball analyst for major sports networks like ESPN and Fox Sports. He also covered the NCAA Tournament and NBA games for CBS Sports.
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Len Elmore's Early Life and Basketball Career
Len Elmore grew up in New York City. He went to Power Memorial Academy, where he was a star basketball player. In 1970, his team won the City championship and was even named the "Number 1 Team in the Nation."
After high school, Elmore played college basketball at the University of Maryland College Park. He was an amazing player there from 1971 to 1974. He was chosen as an All-ACC player three times. In 1974, he was named an All-American, which means he was one of the best college players in the country. He still holds the record for the most rebounds in Maryland's history. In 2002, he was honored as one of the 50 greatest players in ACC history.
Playing in the NBA and ABA
Len Elmore played professional basketball for ten years. He started his career in the ABA with the Indiana Pacers. When the ABA merged with the NBA, he continued to play for the Pacers.
He also played for several other NBA teams. These included the Kansas City Kings (now the Sacramento Kings), the Milwaukee Bucks, the New Jersey Nets (now the Brooklyn Nets), and the New York Knicks.
Len Elmore's Broadcasting Career
After his basketball career, Len Elmore became a well-known sports commentator. In 1990, he worked for CBS, calling many NBA playoff games. He also worked with Kevin Harlan for the first season of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In 1992, Elmore was part of the CBS team that called a famous college basketball game. It was the East Regional Final between Duke and Kentucky. That game ended with Christian Laettner's amazing game-winning shot for Duke. Elmore worked for ESPN for many years before leaving in April 2017.
Len Elmore's Law Career
Len Elmore is not just a basketball expert; he's also a lawyer! He went to Harvard Law School and earned his law degree in 1987. After that, he started his law career as a prosecutor in Brooklyn, New York.
Besides his work as a sportscaster, Elmore has also worked as a Senior Counsel for a law firm in New York City. He lives in New York City and is the president of the National Basketball Retired Players Association. This group helps former basketball players. He is also a member of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, which works to improve college sports.
Today, Len Elmore teaches at Columbia University. He teaches classes about sports media and how athletes use their voices for social justice.
See also
In Spanish: Len Elmore para niños
