Hall-of-Fame center Bob Lanier passes away at 73

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame center Bob Lanier, one of the game's great players and statesmen, passed away on Tuesday evening, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. He was 73 years old.

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame center Bob Lanier, one of the game's great players and statesmen, passed away on Tuesday evening. He was 73 years old.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 11, 2022

Commissioner Adam Silver had this to say about Lanier following his death.

Adam Silver on the passing of Bob Lanier pic.twitter.com/DDoWZ0KS9Q

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 11, 2022