Edmund Lawrence (December 8, 1952 â July 16, 2015) was an American professional basketball player at the center position. He attended McNeese State University where he was selected in the fifth round of the 1976 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, but was waived by them before seeing playing time. Lawrence signed with the San Antonio Spurs after being placed on waivers by Cleveland. His tenure in San Antonio ended when he was again waived before the start of the 1980âÂÂ81 season. He playing time in the NBA lasted three games in the 1980âÂÂ81 season, which took place during a 10-day contract he signed with the Detroit Pistons.
Lawrence played for the Anchorage Northern Knights of the Continental Basketball Association during the 1980âÂÂ81 season.
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