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Sam Lacey

American basketball player (1948-2014) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 65

Samuel Lacey Jr. was an American basketball player. He played professionally in the National Basketball Associations (NBA) spending the majority of his 13-year career with the Cincinnati Royals/Kansas City-Omaha Kings/Kansas City Kings franchise.

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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
New Mexico State Aggies men's basketball1967-1970
Brooklyn Nets
Cleveland Cavaliers
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Lacey was selected as an NBA All-Star while playing for the Kings in 1975. The Kings retired his jersey No. 44 shortly after his retirement from the NBA. He is among the top 50 players in NBA history in total rebounds.

Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1948 to 2014 · aged 65

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