Last Updated on January 31, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Lavor PostellLavor Postell is an American former professional basketball player known for his tenure with the New York Knicks in the NBA and subsequent international career.

  • Full Name: Andre Lavor Postell
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: February 26, 1978
  • Hometown: Albany, Georgia
  • Height: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
  • Weight: 215 pounds (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Jersey Numbers: 7, 18
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Westover High School, Albany, Georgia
  • College: St. John’s University (1996–2000)
  • NBA Draft: Selected by the New York Knicks in the 2nd round (39th overall) of the 2000 NBA Draft.
  • Teams Played For:
    • NBA:
      • New York Knicks (2000–2003)
    • International:
      • Asheville Altitude (2003–2004)
      • Olympiacos (2004–2005)
      • Scavolini Pesaro (2005)
      • Telindus Oostende (2005–2007)
      • Geofin Nový Jičín (2008)
      • Panteras de Miranda (2009)
      • Búcaros de Bucaramanga (2009)
  • Career Highlights:
    • NBDL Champion with Asheville Altitude (2004)
  • Family:
    • Information about children and siblings is not publicly available.

After retiring from professional basketball, Postell enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 35.

Lavor Postell’s career is marked by his contributions to both American and international basketball, as well as his service in the U.S. Army following his athletic endeavors.