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'''Robert Sacre''' (born June 6, 1989) is a professional [[basketball]] player who currently plays for the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). A [[dual citizen]] of both the United States and Canada,<ref name=pascoe>{{cite news|last=Pascoe|first=Bruce|title=Arizona Wildcats basketball set to face Gonzaga|date=December 16, 2011|newspaper=Arizona Daily Star|url=http://www.azcentral.com/sports/ua/articles/2011/12/16/20111216arizona-wildcats-basketball-gonzaga-preview.html|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6BrM5GPTb|archivedate=November 1, 2012|deadurl=no}}</ref> he has played for the [[Canada national men's basketball team|Canadian national basketball team]]. After playing [[college basketball]] for the [[Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball|Gonzaga Bulldogs]], he was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the last overall pick in the second round of the [[2012 NBA Draft]]. |
'''Robert Sacre''' (born June 6, 1989) is a professional [[basketball]] player who currently plays for the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). A [[dual citizen]] of both the United States and Canada,<ref name=pascoe>{{cite news|last=Pascoe|first=Bruce|title=Arizona Wildcats basketball set to face Gonzaga|date=December 16, 2011|newspaper=Arizona Daily Star|url=http://www.azcentral.com/sports/ua/articles/2011/12/16/20111216arizona-wildcats-basketball-gonzaga-preview.html|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6BrM5GPTb|archivedate=November 1, 2012|deadurl=no}}</ref> he has played for the [[Canada national men's basketball team|Canadian national basketball team]]. After playing [[college basketball]] for the [[Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball|Gonzaga Bulldogs]], he was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the last overall pick in the second round of the [[2012 NBA Draft]]. He is a cool guy. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
Revision as of 18:23, 2 December 2013
No. 50 – Los Angeles Lakers | |
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Position | Center |
League | NBA |
Personal information | |
Born | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | June 6, 1989
Nationality | American / Canadian |
Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Handsworth Secondary School (North Vancouver, British Columbia) |
College | Gonzaga (2007–2012) |
NBA draft | 2012: 2nd round, 60th overall pick |
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
Playing career | 2012–present |
Career history | |
2012–present | Los Angeles Lakers |
2012–2013 | →Los Angeles D-Fenders (D-League) |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball Reference |
Robert Sacre (born June 6, 1989) is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A dual citizen of both the United States and Canada,[1] he has played for the Canadian national basketball team. After playing college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, he was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the last overall pick in the second round of the 2012 NBA Draft. He is a cool guy.
Early life
Sacre was born in the United States in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to former National Football League player Greg LaFleur and former LSU Lady Tigers college basketball player Leslie Sacre.[1][2] His mother, a Canadian, decided to move back to Canada when Sacre was seven, and raised her son as a single mother. Sacre grew up in North Vancouver, British Columbia, and he was 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) by the eighth grade. Leslie only insisted that he learn to swim, and she did not push him to play basketball.[3]
Sacre was one of the top high school players in Canada. In his junior year, he led Handsworth Secondary School to the British Columbia Provincial Championship; he was named MVP of the title game after scoring 17 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and blocking four shots.[4] In that same year he was selected to play for the Canadian Junior National team at the 2005 Global Games and the 2006 World Championship qualifiers. In his senior year he averaged 25 points, 12 rebounds, and four and a half blocks per game.
College career
Sacre committed to NCAA Division I squad Gonzaga University prior to the 2007-08 season.[5] He came off the bench in his freshman season, averaging nine minutes of action per game in 2007-08. In 2008-09, he broke his foot three games into the season and was later granted a medical redshirt.
Sacre came back strong in the 2009-10 season, averaging 10.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game as the Bulldogs' starting center.[6]
In 2012, Sacre finished his career with 1,270 points. He also grabbed 679 career rebounds and had 186 career blocks.[7]
Professional career
On June 28, 2012, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Sacre with the last pick (60th) in the 2012 NBA Draft. Sacre played his first game on October 31, 2012, against the Portland Trail Blazers, playing 49 seconds in a 116-106 loss. He scored his first points on November 4, 2012, in a victory against the Detroit Pistons. On November 28, 2012, Sacre was assigned to the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA D-League.[8] He was recalled on December 3, 2012.[9] He was then re-assigned to the D-Fenders on January 5, 2013.[10] On January 7, 2013, he was once again recalled following injuries to Lakers big men Dwight Howard (shoulder), Jordan Hill (hip) and Pau Gasol (concussion).[11]
On January 8, 2013, he made his first career start against the Houston Rockets, finishing with 10 points, four blocked shots and three rebounds in a 125–112 loss.[12]
On March 7, 2013, Sacre was again assigned to the Los Angeles D-Fenders.[13] He was recalled on March 9, 2013.[14] The Lakers sent him to the D-Fenders for another assignment on April 3, 2013,[15] and recalled him the next day.[16] On July 10, 2013, the Lakers re-signed Sacre[17] on a three year contract.[18]
NBA career statistics
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012–13 | L.A. Lakers | 32 | 3 | 6.3 | .375 | .000 | .636 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
Career | 32 | 3 | 6.3 | .375 | .000 | .636 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2013 | L.A. Lakers | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Career | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
International career
Sacre played several tournaments for the Canadian junior team. He averaged 9 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3 blocks per game at the 2006 FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship, helping the Canadians to a fourth place finish in the tournament.[19]
Sacre was called to the senior national team for the first time to participate at the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey.[20]
See also
References
- ^ a b Pascoe, Bruce (December 16, 2011). "Arizona Wildcats basketball set to face Gonzaga". Arizona Daily Star. Archived from the original on November 1, 2012.
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suggested) (help) - ^ Duhatschek, Eric (October 26, 2012). "Last pick looking to become second Canuck on Lakers celebrated roster". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
Sacre, who was born in Baton Rouge, La., comes by his athletic pedigree honestly.
- ^ Joyce, Gare (February 10, 2012). "CanCon leading charge for Gonzaga". Sportsnet Magazine. Archived from the original on November 1, 2012.
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- ^ Robert Sacre at ESPN.com
- ^ Profile at ESPN.com
- ^ http://www.gozags.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=26400&ATCLID=205173769
- ^ Lakers assign rookie Sacre to D-League
- ^ 2012-13 NBA Assignments
- ^ Lakers re-assign Robert Sacre to D-League
- ^ "Robert Sacre to Start Following Injuries to Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol". bleacherreport.com. January 7, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
- ^ "James Harden scores 31 as surging Rockets pick up 5th straight win". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 8, 2013. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
- ^ Lakers assign Darius Morris and Robert Sacre to D-League
- ^ Los Angeles Lakers game notes
- ^ Lakers Reassign Darius Morris and Robert Sacre to D-Fenders
- ^ Los Angeles Lakers game notes
- ^ Lakers re-sign Robert Sacre
- ^ Robert Sacre under contract for three more seasons with Lakers
- ^ Robert Sacre at archive.FIBA.com
- ^ Robert Sacre at FIBA.com
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- 1989 births
- Living people
- American people of Canadian descent
- Basketball people from British Columbia
- Basketball players from Louisiana
- Black Canadian basketball players
- Canadian people of African-American descent
- Centers (basketball)
- Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball players
- Los Angeles D-Fenders players
- Los Angeles Lakers draft picks
- Los Angeles Lakers players
- People from North Vancouver
- Sportspeople from Baton Rouge, Louisiana