Lawrence Boston

Lawrence D. Boston is a former American professional basketball player who had a brief stint in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Washington Bullets, and a lengthy career in various European leagues.

Player Profile

Lawrence D. Boston was born on May 18, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. He stands 203 cm tall and his playing weight was listed at 102 kg. Boston played as a power forward.

High School and College Career

Boston attended John F. Kennedy High School in Cleveland, Ohio. He began his college career at Vincennes University before transferring to the University of Maryland, where he played from 1976 to 1978.

In 1974, he was named to the Fourth Team Parade All-American.

Professional Career

Boston was selected by the Washington Bullets with the 81st overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draft. He played 13 games for the Bullets during the 1979-80 NBA season.

After his brief NBA stint, Boston embarked on a long international career, playing in various leagues across Europe.

He played in Italy, France, Switzerland, Spain, and Belgium over the course of nearly a decade. Boston's career included stints with notable European clubs such as ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne in France and Unicaja Málaga in Spain.

Career Highlights

• 1974 - Fourth-team Parade All-American