Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Lorenzen Wright
Discover the career path of Lorenzen Wright, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Lorenzen Vern-Gagne Wright was an American professional basketball player who played for 13 seasons in the NBA. Drafted seventh overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in 1996, he also played for the Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings, and Cleveland Cavaliers. His career spanned from 1996 until 2009. Wright's life came to a tragic end when he was murdered in 2010, and the investigation and subsequent trial drew considerable media attention.
1996: Drafted by Los Angeles Clippers
In 1996, Lorenzen Wright was drafted seventh overall by the Los Angeles Clippers out of the University of Memphis.
April 26, 1997: Postseason Career-High
On April 26, 1997, during his rookie season, Wright scored a postseason career-high of 17 points in a game against the Utah Jazz.
December 26, 1997: Season-High Scoring
On December 26, 1997, Wright scored a season-high 32 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
1999: Moved to the Atlanta Hawks
In 1999, Wright moved on to the Atlanta Hawks.
2000: Career High Average
During the 2000-01 NBA season Wright averaged a career high 12.4 points per game with the Atlanta Hawks.
2000: Financial Assistance to Travis Butler
In 2000, Lorenzen Wright, along with other Memphis NBA players, provided financial assistance to Travis Butler, a Memphis orphan.
June 27, 2001: Traded to Memphis Grizzlies
On June 27, 2001, Wright was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.
January 6, 2003: Win Over the New Orleans Hornets
On January 6, 2003, Wright scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in a 106-102 win over the New Orleans Hornets.
March 2003: Sierra Simone Wright Scholarship Fund
In March 2003, Wright founded the Sierra Simone Wright Scholarship Fund after the death of his infant daughter.
February 16, 2008: Traded to Sacramento Kings
On February 16, 2008, Lorenzen Wright was part of a multiplayer trade, going from Atlanta to Sacramento for Mike Bibby.
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