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Jeff Lamp

b. 1959

American basketball player (born 1959)

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Born 1959. Jeff Lamp is an American basketball player.

Jeffrey Alan Lamp (born March 9, 1959) is an American former professional basketball player who played six seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Lamp played college basketball for the University of Virginia, where he was an All-American. At a height of 6'6", he played shooting guard and small forward.

High school career Lamp attended and played competitively at Ballard High School, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was named to the inaugural McDonald's All-American team, which played in the 1977 Capital Classic.

College career Lamp played from 1977 to 1981 for the Virginia Cavaliers. Lamp was an All-ACC selection in each of his four seasons at UVa (1977 –81). He finished with 2,317 career points which was a school record until broken by Bryant Stith (2,516) in 1992. During his time in Charlottesville, Lamp was part of the 1980–81 team that claimed an Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) regular season title and made the school's first Final Four appearance.

Professional career Lamp was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers, in the first round (15th pick overall) of the 1981 NBA draft. Lamp played in six NBA seasons, for four different teams (the Blazers, Milwaukee Bucks, San Antonio Spurs, and Los Angeles Lakers).

In his NBA career, Lamp played in 291 games, and he scored a total of 1,495 points. His best year in the NBA came during the 1985–86 season, when he split time with the Bucks and Spurs, appearing in 74 games, and averaging 8.2 points per game. Lamp won two NBA championships (1987 and 1988 with the Lakers) and participated in three NBA Finals (1987, 1988 and 1989, the latter also with the Lakers)

Lamp currently lives in Los Angeles, and works for the NBPA.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Virginia, Ballard High School
Awards
ACB statistical leaders; List of All-Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball teams; List of NBA champions; NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans; Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team; Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball
Also known as
Jeffrey Alan Lamp, Jeffrey Lamp

People in Jeff Lamp's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeff Lamp?

American basketball player (born 1959)

When was Jeff Lamp born?

Jeff Lamp was born on 9 March 1959 in Minneapolis.

What is Jeff Lamp's occupation?

Jeff Lamp is a basketball player.

What nationality is Jeff Lamp?

Jeff Lamp is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jeff Lamp

· Wikidata: Q1623156

· DBpedia: Jeff Lamp

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