John Laskowski
American basketball player
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John Laskowski (born June 7, 1953) is an American former professional basketball player. He played two seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 7, 1953 South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Joseph's (South Bend, Indiana) |
| College | Indiana (1972–1975) |
| NBA draft | 1975: 2nd round, 32nd overall pick |
| Drafted by | Chicago Bulls |
| Playing career | 1975–1977 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 20, 31 |
| Career history | |
| 1975–1977 | Chicago Bulls |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
College career
A 6'6" guard born in South Bend, Indiana, Laskowski played basketball for Bob Knight and the Indiana University Hoosiers from 1971 to 1975. He averaged 10.8 points per game and 3.8 rebounds per game in three seasons as his team's sixth man, earning him the nickname "Super-Sub."[1]
Professional basketball career
In 1975 he was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the second round of the National Basketball Association draft and by the Kentucky Colonels in the fourth round of the 1975 ABA draft. He played two seasons with the Bulls, averaging 7.1 points and 2.4 rebounds.
Later life
Since retiring as a player, Laskowski has worked as a television color commentator and play-by-play analyst for Indiana University basketball games for the Big Ten Network. He also authored the 2003 book Tales from the Hoosier Locker Room (ISBN 1582615845). He was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1999.[2] In 2018, he opened a Culver's restaurant in Bloomington, Indiana.[3]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
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