Here's How Bob Lanier Dies At
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Bob Lanier, an eight-time NBA All-Star and member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, passed away on Tuesday.

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Lanier, who spent 14 years in the NBA, passed away after a short illness.

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Bob Lanier was a Hall of Fame center who was considered one of the best in NBA history.

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During his time as President of the National Basketball Players Association, he had a huge impact on the NBA.

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where he was crucial in the establishment of a game-changing collective bargaining deal."

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For more than 30 years, Lanier was also the league's global ambassador.

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In 1992, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame after retiring in 1984.

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In 1970-71, he was chosen to the NBA All-Rookie Team and scored 15.6 points per game.

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He was also voted the Most Valuable Player of the NBA All-Star Game in 1974.

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Bob Lanier, a real legend who meant so much to the people of Detroit and to generations of Pistons fans

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--said Pistons owner Tom Gores in a statement released early Wednesday.

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Here's How Bob Lanier Dies At73