Robert Alan Lock (born May 22, 1966) is an American former professional basketball player. Lock was born and raised in Reedley, California and played collegiate ball with the University of Kentucky (1984–1988) where he was a solid contributor off the bench and increased his stats every year he played. He entered the 1988 NBA draft and was picked 51st in the third round by the Los Angeles Clippers; however, Lock accepted an offer to play in Italy instead.[1] He did eventually return to play for just 20 games with Clippers during the latter part of the 1988-89 NBA season.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 22, 1966 Reedley, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Reedley (Reedley, California) |
| College | Kentucky (1984–1988) |
| NBA draft | 1988: 3rd round, 51st overall pick |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers | |
| Playing career | 1988–1996 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 44 |
| Career history | |
| 1988–1989 | Standa Reggio Calabria |
| 1989 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1990–1992 | Pallacanestro Pavia |
| 1992–1993 | Telemarket Forlì |
| 1993–1994 | Bialetti Montecatini |
| 1994 | CSP Limoges |
| 1994–1996 | Valvi Girona |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
After retiring from basketball, Lock pursued his childhood dream of becoming a pilot. He is currently the owner of Waldo Wright's Flying Service where he gives open cockpit rides to visitors in restored vintage biplanes. The family business is based in Polk City, Florida and is currently the largest provider of open cockpit flights.[3]
References
edit- ^ Archives, L. A. Times (August 17, 1988). "Rob Lock of Kentucky, the Clippers' third-round..." Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Rob Lock Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved September 7, 2010.
- ^ "Waldo Wright's Flying Service". Retrieved March 29, 2024.