Larry Drew, Sr.
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| Position | Point guard |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Born | April 2, 1958 Kansas City, Kansas |
| Nationality | American |
| College | University of Missouri |
| Draft | 17th overall, 1980 Detroit Pistons |
| Pro career | 1980–1990 |
| Former teams | Detroit Pistons (1980–1981) Kansas City/Sacramento Kings (1982–1986) Los Angeles Clippers (1986–1987) Los Angeles Lakers (1987–1990) |
Larry Donnell Drew (born April 2, 1958 in Kansas City, Kansas) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 1st round (17th overall) of the 1980 NBA Draft. A 6'1" point guard from the University of Missouri, Drew played in 10 NBA seasons. He played for the Pistons, Kansas City/Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers. In 1988-89, Drew played in the Italian League with Scavolini.
In his NBA career, Drew played in 714 games and scoring a total of 8,110 points. His best year as a professional came during the 1982-83 season as a member of the Kings, appearing in 75 games and averaging 20.1 points, 8.1 assists and 1.7 steals per contest.
Drew is currently an assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks. He has previously served as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, and New Jersey Nets.
[edit] Personal
Drew is married to Sharon Drew and they have three sons, Larry Jr, Landon and Lindsey. His oldest son, Larry Drew Jr, played Varsity Baskebtall for Taft High School in Woodland Hills, California has signed a grant-in-aid to play basketball at the University of North Carolina.
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[edit] External links
- NBA player statistics
- NBA.com coach profile
- A Matter Of Time by Jon Cooper, NBA.com
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