Lance Blanks, a former CEO and professional basketball player who worked as a commentator for ESPN, pἀssed suddenly on May 3 in Dallas, Texas. Age-wise, Lance was 56.
Lance made basketball the center of his life. Prior to going to the University of Texas, he played collegiate basketball for the University of Virginia. There, he was a member of the high-scoring guard trio known as “BMW” from Texas, which also included Lance Blanks, Travis Mays, and Joey Wright.
Together, they helped the Longhorns, one of the nation’s most thrilling teams, to the 1990 Elite Eight. In 2007, Lance was admitted into the Texas Longhorns Hall of Fame. The legendary basketball player from the State of Texas was selected by the Detroit Pistons as the 26th overall choice in the 1990 NBA Draft.
He played three seasons in the NBA before spending the next seven years as a professional player in Europe. Lance worked as a scout for the San Antonio Spurs after his playing days, as assistant general manager for the Cleveland Cavaliers, as general manager for the Phoenix Suns, and most recently as a scout for the Los Angeles Clippers.
Check out the tweet provided below about the confirmation fo Lance Blanks deἀth:
The NBA has confirmed the devastating news that Lance Blanks died in Dallas yesterday.
A Texas hoops legend, former Spurs scouting director, TV broadcaster, father of two daughters, and devoted longtime caretaker to his football pioneer dad, Lance leaves a staggering legacy.
— Mike Finger (@mikefinger) May 4, 2023
Lance was a beacon of hope for everyone who knew him. Being able to say that he is one of my closest friends has been an honor. I will always be appreciative of all the help he has given me throughout the years. His legacy will live on via all those whose lives he positively impacted in addition to his family. Brother, you will be sorely missed.
Lance spent time off the court investing in the development of others. He was regarded as a mentor to many young people, athletes, and businesspeople. He acted as a consultant in almost every area of life and forged innumerable new paths, always with a strong dedication to fostering environments and opportunities that would enable the next generations to thrive.
In order to further this cause, Lance worked with Basketball Without Borders for several years throughout Africa, South America, and Europe, supporting talented basketball players from underdeveloped regions. He also participated in the 2020 Summer Olympics’ Nigerian National Team.
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The survivors of Lance are his mother Clarice, brother Sidney Jr., Renee, the mother of his two daughters Riley and Bryn, and Isabel, his granddaughter. Lance was a loving son, father, and dependable friend. His kind smile, composed manner, and clever humor affected everyone he knew or encountered. Everyone will sincerely miss Lance’s sincere compassion.
“My dad was my person. He was my teacher, my idol, my best friend. The love I have for him is simply immeasurable. He carried his family and friends on his selfless shoulders and he was the wisest man I’ll ever know. The path ahead is dark without him but he once told me that he trusted my sister and me to carry the torch of our family’s legacy. And we will.” – Riley Blanks Reed
“My heart aches for the tragic loss of my daddy. He was our father, our rock, our superhero – the one who was there when we needed him most. Life will never be the same without him. I rest in knowing that his indomitable legacy and infectious commitment to family and community will live on forever.” – Bryn Blanks Lewis
“My child, mama loves you.” – Clarice Blanks
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