Larry Sykes (born April 11, 1973) is an American former professional basketball player born in Toledo, Ohio.
Personal information | |
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Born | (1973-04-11) April 11, 1973 (age 49) Toledo, Ohio |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | St. Francis de Sales (Toledo, Ohio) |
College | Xavier (1991–1995) |
NBA draft | 1995 / Undrafted |
Position | Power forward |
Number | 54 |
Career history | |
1995–1997 | Rockford Lightning |
1995 | Boston Celtics |
1998–1999 | Fort Wayne Fury |
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A 6'9" power forward[1] from Xavier University,[2][3][4][5] Sykes appeared in one game for the Boston Celtics during the 1995-96 NBA season. He tallied two rebounds and one turnover in two minutes of action.[6] Sykes also played for the Rockford Lightning[7][8] and Fort Wayne Fury[9] of the Continental Basketball Association.
Sykes later became an assistant coach at Lakota East High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, for the girls varsity basketball team.[10]
Sykes uncle, Fred Foster, played eight years in the NBA with five teams from 1969 to 1977.[11]
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