Fat Lever
- January 4, 2024
- Basketball Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Fat Lever |
Occupation | Basketball Player |
Date Of Birth | Aug 18, 1960(1960-08-18) |
Age | 64 |
Birthplace | Pine Bluff |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Arkansas |
Horoscope | Leo |
Fat Lever Biography
Name | Fat Lever |
Birthday | Aug 18 |
Birth Year | 1960 |
Place Of Birth | Pine Bluff |
Home Town | Arkansas |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Leo |
Children(s) | Anthony Pedroza |
Fat Lever is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on August 18, 1960 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States. Former NBA point guard, who gained notoriety for his steals and passing during his 11-year NBA career. The best of his time was playing for the Denver Nuggets, where he was an All-Star twice and set franchise records for steals.
He became the first athlete in NBA history to score fifteen or more points, rebound and assists during a playoff game after He became the second player in NBA history to record 15 or more points, rebounds, and assists in a playoff game, following Wilt Chamberlain. Jason Kidd later accomplished the feat as well.. Jason Kidd later did the same feat, too.
He was considered one of the NBA’s best point guards in the late 1980s while playing for the Denver Nuggets.
In his debut with the Nuggets, Lever recorded 14 points and 12 assists in a win over the Warriors. In November 6, Lever recorded a double-double of 24 points and 18 assists in a road win over the Lakers, the first time it happened in Nuggets history. In March 9 against the Pacers, Lever recorded his first career triple-double with 13 points, 15 assists and a career-high 10 steals. In April 10, Lever recorded a double-double of 26 points and 18 assists in a road loss against the LA Clippers. At that time, he joins Magic Johnson (in 1982-83) as the only players since the ABA-NBA merger to have at least 2 season games having recorded 24 points and 18 assists.
Son, Anthony Pedroza, was born in 1979, and played basketball on the Mexican national team.
Fat Lever Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Basketball Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Fat Lever is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Fat Lever 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He played in the college hoops league during his time at Arizona State University and was chosen 11th overall by Portland Trail Blazers in 1982.
Since his retirement, he’s been working as a commentator as well as Director of Player Development for his team, the Sacramento Kings. He scored 43 regular season triple-doubles throughout his career, and 15 higher than Since retiring, he’s worked as a commentator and director of player development for the Sacramento Kings. He recorded 43 regular season triple-doubles in his career, 15 more than Michael Jordan..
Lafayette “Fat” Lever (/ˈ l iː v ər / ; born August 18, 1960) is an American retired professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association. He later served as the director of player development for the Sacramento Kings of the NBA as well as a color analyst for Kings radio broadcasts.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 3 in |
Fat Lever height 6 ft 3 in Fat weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Fat Lever Dating?
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Lever sat out the entire 1992–93 season due to knee injury. He finished his career with the Mavericks in 1994 with career averages of 13.9 points, six rebounds, 6.2 assists and 2.22 steals per game.
Facts & Trivia
Fat Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Fat Lever celebrates birthday on August 18 of every year.
On December 2, 2017, the Nuggets retired Lever’s number 12 jersey during their home game against the Los Angeles Lakers, which they won 115–100.
Top Facts about Fat Lever
- Fat Lever played in the NBA from 1982-1994.
- He was a two-time NBA All-Star.
- Lever averaged a triple-double for an entire season in college.
- He is one of only three players to record multiple quadruple-doubles.
- Lever ranks 16th all-time in career triple-doubles with 43.
- He led the league in steals per game twice.
- Lever had a career average of 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists per game.
- He played for the Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks during his career.
- Lever was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team twice.
- He is considered one of the best all-around guards in NBA history.