When and where was Luc Longley born?
Lucien James Longley arrived in the world on the 19th of January 1969 within the city of Melbourne, Victoria. His family lived in Fremantle, Western Australia where he grew up.
Questions about Luc Longley
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Which college did Luc Longley attend and what were his statistics there?
Longley chose the University of New Mexico and attended from 1987 until 1991 playing for the Lobos. During his senior year he averaged 19.1 points per game while grabbing 9.2 rebounds and dishing out 3.6 assists each contest.
How many NBA championships did Luc Longley win with the Chicago Bulls?
He won three straight championships from 1996 through 1998 after Phil Jackson made him the starting center during the historic 1995, 96 season. That year the Bulls set an NBA record for most wins in a regular season with 72 victories.
Why did Luc Longley miss the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta?
Post-season surgery to his left ankle forced him to miss the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. He also missed almost two months of the 1996, 97 season after dislocating his shoulder while body surfing at Hermosa Beach near the team hotel after a game in Los Angeles.
What teams did Luc Longley play for during his ten-year NBA career?
His career spanned ten seasons across four different teams total including the Minnesota Timberwolves, Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, and New York Knicks. The Minnesota Timberwolves selected him as the seventh overall pick in 1991 before he was traded to the Bulls late in the 1993, 94 season.