Lorenzen Wright
Professional basketball player
Born
November 4th, 1975
49 years ago
Died
2010
15 years ago — 35 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1996 to 2009. Most of the career spent with the Memphis Grizzlies, contributing significantly to the team's development during its early years. Played for other teams, including the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Sacramento Kings. Wright's collegiate career took place at the University of Memphis, where he established himself as a prominent player, leading to his selection as the 7th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft.
Selected 7th overall in the 1996 NBA Draft
Played for the Memphis Grizzlies
Set career highs with 12.4 points per game
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