Lawrence Curtis Demic (born June 27, 1957) is an American former professional basketball player for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played three seasons with the Knicks from 1979 through 1982. Demic played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats, where he was an All-Pac-10 first team selection in 1979.[1] He was drafted in the 1979 NBA draft in the first round with the ninth overall pick by New York.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 27, 1957 Gary, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Westside (Gary, Indiana) |
| College | Arizona (1975–1979) |
| NBA draft | 1979: 1st round, 9th overall pick |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 42 |
| Career history | |
| 1979–1982 | New York Knicks |
| 1983 | Crispa Redmanizers |
| 1983–1984 | Detroit Spirits |
| 1984–1985 | Puerto Rico Coquis |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
In 1983, he played for the Crispa Redmanizers in the Open Conference of the Philippine Basketball Association, teaming up with the legendary Billy Ray Bates to win the championship and the coveted Grand Slam for the Redmanizers.
References
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com