Robert Sacre

Robert Sacre (born June 6, 1989) is an American-Canadian former professional basketball player. He is the current assistant general manager for the Vancouver Bandits of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). He played four seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played the center position.

Robert Sacre
Sacre during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2014
No. 50, 6 – Vancouver Bandits
Assistant general manager
Personal information
Born6 June 1989 (aged 36)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
NationalityAmerican/Canadian
High schoolHandsworth Secondary School
(North Vancouver, British Columbia)
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
CollegeGonzaga (2007–2012)
NBA Draft2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 60th overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
Pro career2012–2019
LeagueCEBL
Career history
20122016Los Angeles Lakers
2012–2013Los Angeles D-Fenders
2017–2019Hitachi SunRockers Tokyo-Shibuya

College

Sacre played college basketball for Gonzaga University from 2007 to 2012.

NBA career

He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2nd round with the 60th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.

He made his NBA debut with Lakers on October 31, 2012. He played 49 seconds in a 116-106 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers. He scored his first points for the Lakers on November 4, 2012 in a win against the Detroit Pistons. He made his first NBA start on January 8, 2013 in a loss against the Houston Rockets.

Personal

He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana but grew up and played high school basketball in North Vancouver, British Columbia.[1] His father is Greg LaFleur, a former American football tight end that played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Indianapolis Colts.[2]

Robert Sacre Media

References

  1. "North Vancouver's Robert Sacré makes Lakers opening day roster". The Province. Retrieved 2013-05-03.[dead link]
  2. "Robert Sacre: Bio". NBA.com. Retrieved 2013-05-03.

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