Larry Staverman
Lawrence Joseph Staverman (October 11, 1936 – July 12, 2007)[1] was an American professional basketball player and coach. A 6' 7" forward from Villa Madonna College (now known as Thomas More College), Staverman was drafted in the 9th round of the 1958 NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals. He had a five-year career as a player in the NBA, with the Royals, the Chicago Zephyrs/Baltimore Bullets, and the Detroit Pistons.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 11, 1936 Newport, Kentucky |
| Died | July 12, 2007 (aged 70) Edgewood, Kentucky |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Newport Catholic (Newport, Kentucky) |
| College | Thomas More (1954–1958) |
| NBA draft | 1958 / Round: 9 / Pick: 64th overall |
| Selected by the Cincinnati Royals | |
| Playing career | 1958–1964 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 10, 21, 14, 24, 13 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1958–1961 | Cincinnati Royals |
| 1961–1963 | Kansas City Steers |
| 1962–1963 | Chicago Zephyrs / Baltimore Bullets |
| 1963 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1963–1964 | Cincinnati Royals |
| As coach: | |
| 1967–1968 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1978 | Kansas City Kings |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,237 (4.7 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,019 (3.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 251 (0.9 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Staverman would later serve as the first coach of the American Basketball Association's Indiana Pacers, and with the NBA's Kansas City Kings.
References
External links
- Larry Staverman – National Basketball Association official website
- Larry Staverman (player) – Basketball-Reference.com
- Larry Staverman (coach) – Basketball-Reference.com
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