Bob Lanier

I met Bob when I was putting together a team of sales representatives for SuperStar(C) socks a division of Very High Quality socks made by my company Rudin and Roth. Kareen Abdul Jabbar, Rick Barry, Tiny Archibald, Pistol Pete Maravich, Luscius Allen, Spencer Haywood, Doug Collins and Elvin Hayes had already signed with my company, Bob quickly decided he wanted to learn about business and I was very peased to being his business Training person. He quickly became a V. P. of Sales of the...

My Dear Dobber, Rest In Peace. My love to Kim and Sal his daughter and Son in Law. I am thinking of both of you. Kim, I loved him. After working for him for 22 years, I can tell you he was a gentle giant and I miss him so much. He was a great boss.

A great friend and a great man. Bob was humble,generous with his time and caring. I will miss him greatly.

The Stewart's hearts go out to the Lanier family on the passing of Bob Lanier. I recall fond times playing sandlot basketball with Bob long before he became an All-American center at St. Bonaventure University and later esteemed in the NBA. May God rest his soul and continue to bless his family.

Herbert A. Stewart

To the family, many, many friends, and fans to one of the greatest centers who ever played this game. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Mr. Bob Lanier. Mr. Bob Lanier was a Basketball Hall of Famer who played center for the Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks in the 1970s and ‘80s. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Bob Lanier. We will never forget that he NBA...

Rest Well Bob Lanier , Your Footprints will be forever archived in Buffalo's African American History ~ Michelle Ragland (Buffalo & WNY African American History Group)

Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult period.

You will be missed my friend. I was looking for you before I heard the news. Sorry we didn't get to connect again before your passing. Thank you for sharing your life with the world, especially the children. My family will miss you.