Jerry Lucas
Basketball player and educator, Hall of Famer
Born
March 30th, 1940
85 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent basketball player and educator, achieved success at both collegiate and professional levels. Played for the Ohio State Buckeyes and won the NCAA championship in 1960. Selected as the first overall pick in the 1962 NBA Draft, played for the Cincinnati Royals, San Francisco Warriors, and New York Knicks. Won two NBA championships with the Knicks in 1970 and 1973. Transitioned into education, focusing on teaching and mentoring students.
Won an NCAA championship with Ohio State in 1960
First overall pick in the 1962 NBA Draft
Won two NBA championships with the New York Knicks
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