Tim Bontemps: Adam Silver also recognizes the passing of Hall of Famer Bob Lanier, who spent decades working as part of the league office. Lanier’s picture is on the back of every credential being handed out at this year’s NBA Finals after his passing earlier this year.
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Magic Johnson: I will sorely miss my good friend Bob Lanier who passed away on Tuesday. Bob took an interest in my basketball career when I was at MSU & had a profound impact on me. He was always there as a sounding board &provided words of wisdom on, and off, the court. May he rest in peace!
Omari Sanfoka II: The Pistons have released statements from Tom Gores, Dave Bing, Isiah Thomas, Ray Scott, Rick Mahorn and George Blaha on Bob Lanier’s passing. pic.twitter.com/SZUL34DMrW
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: pic.twitter.com/5Vy3thMGVH
In all seriousness, Lanier is remembered as one of the greatest college players ever and a top NBA talent who averaged a double-double, appeared in eight All-Star games and was the No. 1 pick of the 1970 NBA draft. He had a bad knee, which likely cost him in terms of how he’s talked about as a player by those who remember him and those who are too young. He was an enforcer and occasional fighter who used to smoke cigarettes at halftime.
Daryl Morey: RIP Bob Lanier who I saw play in the first NBA game I ever attended in Milwaukee. He was the only one who could wear out @Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – dragging him up and down the court for 48 minutes.
Eddie Johnson: This man educated as a young player and I never played on one of his teams. Not one time did he not give me advice when I encountered him. An amazing person. RIP mentor. pic.twitter.com/HV4vOfBtfk
Law Murray: When Bob Lanier retired in 1984, he was 11th in NBA history in points, 16th in rebounds, and 51st in assists. Just short of 20K points, 10K rebounds. But was one of four players at time of retirement with 19K points, 9K rebounds, 3K assists (Elgin, Wilt, Kareem)
James Edwards III: A statement from Pistons owner Tom Gores on the passing of Bob Lanier pic.twitter.com/yEllTrOS8t
Bob Lanier (1948-2022)
Adrian Wojnarowski: Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame center Bob Lanier, one of the game’s great players and statesmen, passed away on Tuesday evening. He was 73 years old.
Adrian Wojnarowski: Adam Silver on the passing of Bob Lanier
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Jalen Brunson formally agree to four-year deal with Knicks
Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent guard Jalen Brunson has agreed to a four-year, $104 million deal with the New York Knicks, his agents Aaron Mintz and Sam Rose of @CAA_Basketball tell ESPN. The deal includes a player option on the final season.
Magic keeping Moritz Wagner
Khobi Price: The Orlando Magic aren’t expected to waive Moe Wagner today, so his $1.9 million salary for 2022-23 will become fully guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the situation told @orlandosports.
Marvin Bagley: Run it back!! Glad to be back home 🏠 ❤️💙 #MotownMarv #Restore
Jaren Jackson Jr.: Slowmooo… imma miss you bro @Kyle Anderson can’t wait to see out there
June 30, 2022 | 9:01 pm EDT Update
Timberwolves add Kyle Anderson
Adrian Wojnarowski: Kyle Anderson has agreed to a two-year, $18M deal to join the Timberwolves, his agents Thad Foucher and Joe Smith of @wassbasketball tell ESPN.
Jon Krawczynski: Wolves have agreement with Kyle Anderson, source says. Wolves continue looking for a big as well
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