Lawrence Roberts

Lawrence Roberts (born October 20 1982) is a professional basketball player in the NBA. He was a second round draft pick of the Seattle Sonics in the 2005 NBA Draft and was then traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. He was the 55th player selected. His decision to stay for his senior season in college likely hurt his draft value.

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October 20 - 1982 - NBA - Seattle Sonics - 2005 NBA Draft - Memphis Grizzlies

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Roberts originally attended Baylor University, but transferred to Mississippi State University in 2003 following the scandal that rocked Baylor's program that year. He was a first-team All-American and the SEC player of the year in 2003-04. In the '03-'04 season he averaged 16.9 points and 10.1 rebounds. He was first-team All-SEC and an honorable metion All-American in 2004-2005. In the '04-'05 season he averaged 16.9 points and 11.0 rebounds.

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Baylor University - Mississippi State University - 2003 - Scandal

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Roberts is the nephew of ABC/ESPN broadcaster Robin Roberts. He also achieved the first triple-double in the history of Mississippi State against Nicholls State University with 18 points 11 rebounds and 12 assists. He is currently with the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA and is the backup center to Pau Gasol. He wears the number 44 which was the same number as Grizzlies president Jerry West.

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Robin Roberts - Nicholls State University - Pau Gasol - Jerry West

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