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.
Sacre during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2014 | |
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| Assistant general manager | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 6 June 1989
(aged 36) Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American/Canadian |
| High school | Handsworth Secondary School (North Vancouver, British Columbia) |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 270 lb (122 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Gonzaga (2007–2012) |
| NBA Draft | 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 60th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Pro career | 2012–2019 |
| League | CEBL |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2016 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2012–2013 | →Los Angeles D-Fenders |
| 2017–2019 | Hitachi 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
Sacre takes a hook shot while playing for Gonzaga
Sacre during the 2013 NBA Summer League
References
- ↑ "North Vancouver's Robert Sacré makes Lakers opening day roster". The Province. Retrieved 2013-05-03.[dead link]
- ↑ "Robert Sacre: Bio". NBA.com. Retrieved 2013-05-03.
Other websites
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