Bo Lamar

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bo Lamar
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 7, 1951(1951-04-07)
Age	73
Birthplace	Columbus
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Aries

Bo Lamar Biography

Bo Lamar is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on April 7, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Dwight “Bo” Lamar (born 7 April 1951) is an former professional American basketball star. The native of Columbus, Ohio, he was a graduate of his school, the University of Southwestern Louisiana, later known as it is the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Lamar was a top NCAA scoring player and was the number. one overall selection during the draft of 1973. American Basketball Association Draft.

In the years 1973-1974 as a rookie, Lamar averaged 20.4 points per game for San Diego and made the ABA All-Rookie team, playing with Coach Wilt Chamberlain. Lamar also broke the record for the franchise, recording 50 points within just one game.

Lamar averaged 20.9 points per game in 1974-1975, being reunited with his college coach Beryl Shipley, during the season. After averaging 16.0 in his third season, he ended up playing sparingly for the Lakers in 1976-1977, the final year of his career. Lamar was released by the Lakers after the season.

Lamar led the Ragin’ Cajuns to a 90-23 record in his four seasons. Their record his last three seasons was 74-13, bettered only by UCLA during that span.

He was a part of 3 American Basketball Association team including the San Diego Conquistadors (1973-1975) and the changed name San Diego Sails (1975) (who ended up folding after just 11 matches) as well as the Indiana Pacers (1975-1976) before changing to the NBA following the merger of the ABA and NBA. Between 1976 and 1977, Lamar played in 71 games with his team, the Los Angeles Lakers. In total, Lamar averaged 16.4 points and 3.9 assists over 273 games over his career. Lamar’s ABA scores were 19.7 points, and 4.4 assists in the 202 games.

Bo Lamar Net Worth

Bo Lamar is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bo Lamar 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Lamar has been a triple-time college All-American from 1969 to 1973, and was selected to the First Team All-America both in 1972 and 1973 alongside Bill Walton, David Thompson and Ernie DiGregorio. In his college days, Lamar averaged 31.2 points per game, and a total of 3,493 points that is at the top of the list among players in NCAA basketball. He is well-known for his incredible long-range shot, which coaches have said smacked the rafters.

A student at East High School in Columbus, Ohio, Lamar attended Southwestern Louisiana, who transitioned to Division I in 1971-1972. Lamar was not even averaging twenty points per contest while a senior at high school. He played with teammate and friend Ed Ratleff, but Southwestern Louisiana coach Beryl Shipley was the main focus for SLA’s offense. SLA offense, and gave him the freedom to shoot. He averaged 22.8 to win “Freshman of the Year” in the Gulf States Conference. The basketball team eventually was handed a two-year death sentence by the NCAA during Lamar’s senior year which was implemented following the season.

Lamar was a third-round pick by the Detroit Pistons in the 1973 NBA Draft. He was the top overall pick in the 1973 American Basketball Association Draft by the San Diego Conquistadors and signed with them.

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Who is Bo Lamar Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Bo Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bo Lamar celebrates birthday on April 7 of every year.

Is Lamar Odom alive?

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Career highlights and awards

Why did Lamar Odom retire?

“That trade from the Lakers basically ended my career and purpose,” Odom told Shams Charania of The Vertical in a story published Monday. “I was never really myself ever again. Being in L.A., the structure, the people I knew, it hurt leaving. I had great memories with the Lakers, with Kobe and Pau.

How much is Lamar Odom worth in 2021?

Net Worth in 2022$30 Million
Net Worth in 2021| $25 Million
Net Worth in 2020| $20 Million
Net Worth in 2019| $15 Million

Did Lamar Odom retire?

2014

What happened with Lamar and the Mavericks?

They finally severed ties over Easter weekend 2012. Per their arrangement, Odom left the team without a formal release. “The Mavericks and I have mutually agreed that it’s in the best interest of both parties for me to step away from the team,” Odom said in a statement to ESPN.com at the time.