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He is known [[Infamy|infamously]] in New York for a 1997 incident at the [[Bradley Center]] in [[Milwaukee]], involving Knicks star center [[Patrick Ewing]]. After a midair collision with Lang, Ewing fell on his wrist and did not return until the second round of the playoffs. Ewing never again regained his All-Star form after that injury. Ironically, Lang later signed with the Knicks to be Ewing's backup at the center position.
He is known [[Infamy|infamously]] in New York for a 1997 incident at the [[Bradley Center]] in [[Milwaukee]], involving Knicks star center [[Patrick Ewing]]. After a midair collision with Lang, Ewing fell on his wrist and did not return until the second round of the playoffs. Ewing never again regained his All-Star form after that injury. Ironically, Lang later signed with the Knicks to be Ewing's backup at the center position.


Lang is a Christian [[Evangelism|evangelist]] and is currently employed by the [[Atlanta Hawks]] as the team [[chaplain]]. Lang lives in [[Marietta, Georgia]] with his wife, Bronwyn. His son Trey plays college basketball for the [[UMass Minutemen basketball|UMass Minutemen]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player Bio: Trey Lang|url=http://www.umassathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/lang_trey00.html|publisher=UMass Athletics|accessdate=16 October 2011}}</ref> His other son, Chad, played college basketball for the [[Belmont Bruins men's basketball|Belmont Bruins]] and the [[Lipscomb Bisons men's basketball|Lipscomb Bisons]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player Bio: Chad Lang|url=http://www.belmontbruins.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/bios/lang_chad_ojn2|publisher=Belmont University Athletics|accessdate=19 October 2011}}</ref>
Lang is a Christian [[Evangelism|evangelist]] and is currently employed by the [[Atlanta Hawks]] as the team [[chaplain]]. Lang lives in [[Marietta, Georgia]] with his wife, Bronwyn. His son Trey plays college basketball for the [[UMass Minutemen basketball|UMass Minutemen]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player Bio: Trey Lang |url=http://www.umassathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/lang_trey00.html |publisher=UMass Athletics |accessdate=16 October 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418132406/http://www.umassathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/lang_trey00.html |archivedate=18 April 2012 }}</ref> His other son, Chad, played college basketball for the [[Belmont Bruins men's basketball|Belmont Bruins]] and the [[Lipscomb Bisons men's basketball|Lipscomb Bisons]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player Bio: Chad Lang|url=http://www.belmontbruins.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/bios/lang_chad_ojn2|publisher=Belmont University Athletics|accessdate=19 October 2011}}</ref>


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Andrew Lang
Personal information
Born (1966-06-28) June 28, 1966 (age 58)
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
High schoolDollarway
(Pine Bluff, Arkansas)
CollegeArkansas (1984–1988)
NBA draft1988: 2nd round, 28th overall pick
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Playing career1988–2000
PositionCenter
Number28
Career history
1988–1992Phoenix Suns
1992–1993Philadelphia 76ers
1993–1996Atlanta Hawks
1996Minnesota Timberwolves
1996–1998Milwaukee Bucks
1999Chicago Bulls
1999–2000New York Knicks
Career NBA statistics
Points4,431 (6.0 ppg)
Rebounds3,511 (4.8 rpg)
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference

Andrew Charles Lang Jr. (born June 28, 1966) is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA.

After a four-year career at the University of Arkansas, Lang was selected by the Phoenix Suns as the 3rd pick in the 2nd round (28th overall) of the 1988 NBA draft. He quickly developed a reputation as a proficient shotblocker. For years, he maintained the fourth all-time NBA record of one blocked shot every 9.12 minutes.

Lang was traded in 1992 (along with Jeff Hornacek and Tim Perry) to the Philadelphia 76ers for NBA All-Star forward Charles Barkley.

This journeyman center also played for the Atlanta Hawks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks before retiring in 2000. He finished his career averaging 6.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocked shots per game.

Lang is the 55th all-time leading shotblocker in NBA history.

He is known infamously in New York for a 1997 incident at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, involving Knicks star center Patrick Ewing. After a midair collision with Lang, Ewing fell on his wrist and did not return until the second round of the playoffs. Ewing never again regained his All-Star form after that injury. Ironically, Lang later signed with the Knicks to be Ewing's backup at the center position.

Lang is a Christian evangelist and is currently employed by the Atlanta Hawks as the team chaplain. Lang lives in Marietta, Georgia with his wife, Bronwyn. His son Trey plays college basketball for the UMass Minutemen.[1] His other son, Chad, played college basketball for the Belmont Bruins and the Lipscomb Bisons.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Player Bio: Trey Lang". UMass Athletics. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Player Bio: Chad Lang". Belmont University Athletics. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
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