Stu Lantz facts for kids
Lantz in 1969
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 13, 1946 Uniontown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| High school | Uniontown (Uniontown, Pennsylvania) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Nebraska (1965–1968) |
| NBA Draft | 1968 / Round: 3 / Pick: 23rd overall |
| Selected by the San Diego Rockets | |
| Pro career | 1968–1977 |
| Career history | |
| 1968–1972 | San Diego / Houston Rockets |
| 1972–1974 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1974 | New Orleans Jazz |
| 1974–1977 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 6,782 (12.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,820 (3.3 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,566 (2.9 apg) |
Stuart Burrell Lantz, born on July 13, 1946, is a former professional basketball player from America. He used to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After his playing career, he became a television commentator for the Los Angeles Lakers on Spectrum SportsNet. Before turning pro, he played college basketball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
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Stu Lantz's Early Life and College Career
Stu Lantz went to Uniontown Area High School. He received a basketball scholarship to play for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. During the 1966–67 season, he helped the Cornhuskers achieve their first season with 20 wins. They finished with a 20–5 record. This team also got their first invitation to the NIT Tournament and placed second in the Big Eight Conference.
Lantz was the first player from his school to be chosen for the All-Big Eight team twice. He was the top scorer and rebounder for the Cornhuskers in both the 1966–67 and 1967–68 seasons. He finished his college career averaging 16.9 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. He also shot 48.5 percent from the field.
In 1989, Stu Lantz's number 22 jersey was retired by the school. This means no other player at Nebraska will wear that number. In 2001, he was honored by being inducted into the Nebraska Basketball Hall of Fame.
Stu Lantz's Professional Basketball Career
Stu Lantz played in the National Basketball Association from 1968 to 1976. The San Diego Rockets picked him in the third round of the 1968 NBA draft. He was the 23rd player chosen overall. The Oakland Oaks also drafted him in the 1968 ABA Draft.
During the 1970–71 season, Lantz played for the San Diego Rockets. He had a great year, averaging 20.6 points and 5 rebounds per game.
In the 1976–77 season, Lantz hurt his back during a practice game. He never fully recovered from this injury that year. On July 2, 1977, Stu Lantz announced he was retiring from basketball. He was 30 years old at the time, just before his 31st birthday. The injury was the reason for his retirement.
Stu Lantz's Broadcasting Career
Stu Lantz has been a television commentator for the Los Angeles Lakers since 1987. He works as a "color commentator," which means he explains the game and adds insights alongside the play-by-play announcer. He has shared the microphone with famous broadcasters like Chick Hearn, Paul Sunderland, Joel Meyers, and currently Bill Macdonald on Spectrum SportsNet.
The Southern California Sports Broadcasters Association has named Lantz the best television color commentator seven times. In 2018, he was inducted into the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame. On February 27, 2022, the Lakers celebrated Lantz's 35 years of broadcasting for the team. They showed a special video tribute before a home game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Many basketball legends, including Pat Riley, Walt Frazier, Derek Fisher, and Shaquille O'Neal, sent him congratulatory messages.
In 2023, Lantz received the 75th Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors Award. The Television Academy gave him this award. It recognized his long career in broadcasting, his professional skills, and his popularity. The announcement was a surprise, shown live on Spectrum SportsNet with his colleagues and Lakers executives, including Jeanie Buss.
He joins other famous Southern California sports figures who have received this award. These include Bob Miller, Chick Hearn, Vin Scully, and Kobe Bryant.
Stu Lantz's Career Statistics
| Legend | |||||
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1968–69 | San Diego | 73 | 18.9 | .456 | .772 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 7.8 | ||
| 1969–70 | San Diego | 82* | 30.1 | .443 | .770 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 14.5 | ||
| 1970–71 | San Diego | 82 | 37.8 | .448 | .806 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 20.6 | ||
| 1971–72 | Houston | 81 | 38.2 | .435 | .838 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 18.5 | ||
| 1972–73 | Detroit | 51 | 31.4 | .407 | .800 | 3.4 | 2.7 | 9.6 | ||
| 1973–74 | Detroit | 50 | 19.6 | .427 | .848 | 2.3 | 1.9 | .8 | .1 | 8.9 |
| 1974–75 | New Orleans | 19 | 18.6 | .339 | .887 | 1.3 | 1.6 | .6 | .1 | 6.6 |
| 1974–75 | L.A. Lakers | 56 | 25.5 | .424 | .824 | 3.0 | 2.8 | .8 | .2 | 9.3 |
| 1975–76 | L.A. Lakers | 53 | 16.1 | .417 | .899 | 1.9 | 1.4 | .5 | .1 | 4.7 |
| Career | 547 | 27.9 | .435 | .814 | 3.3 | 2.9 | .7 | .1 | 12.4 | |
NBA Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1969 | San Diego | 6 | 34.7 | .435 | .778 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 13.5 | ||
| 1974 | Detroit | 7 | 32.4 | .475 | .875 | 4.1 | 2.0 | .3 | .0 | 12.0 |
| Career | 13 | 33.5 | .453 | .831 | 3.8 | 1.8 | .3 | .0 | 12.7 | |
See also
In Spanish: Stu Lantz para niños
