Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is detailed information about Lorenzen Wright:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Lorenzen Vern-Gagne Wright
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born November 4, 1975 – Passed away July 19, 2010 (34 years old at the time of death)
  • Hometown: Oxford, Mississippi
  • Height: 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters)
  • Weight: 255 lbs (116 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 4 inches (2.24 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 18 (US)
  • Jersey Numbers: Commonly wore #42 and #55
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Booker T. Washington High School (Memphis, Tennessee)
  • College: University of Memphis (1994–1996)
  • NBA Draft
    • Draft Year: 1996
    • Draft Position: 7th overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers
  • Teams Played For
    1. Los Angeles Clippers (1996–1999)
    2. Atlanta Hawks (1999–2001)
    3. Memphis Grizzlies (2001–2006)
    4. Atlanta Hawks (2006–2008, second stint)
    5. Sacramento Kings (2008)
    6. Cleveland Cavaliers (2008–2009)
  • Championship Rings
    • NBA Championships: None
  • Kids: 7 children
  • Siblings: Not widely reported

Lorenzen Wright’s player archetype was that of a rugged rim-running, rebounding interior big: a long, strong 6-foot-11 frontcourt presence who did his best work around the paint as a screener, finisher, offensive rebounder, and physical interior anchor. Defensively, he fit more as a paint protector and glass-cleaning big than a switch-heavy stopper, using his size, reach, and toughness to contest inside, battle on the boards, and absorb contact in the post. Offensively, he was a low-usage finisher rather than a featured creator, generating value through putbacks, dump-off finishes, short-range scoring, and hard-nosed work without needing plays consistently run for him. His play style was straightforward and functional: physical, interior-focused, and team-oriented, with his best value coming from rebounding, effort, and dirty-work minutes rather than polished shot creation or perimeter skill. (Basketball Reference)

Fun Facts

  • Lorenzen Wright’s death in 2010 was a high-profile case. He was reported missing on July 18, 2010, and his body was found on July 28, 2010, in a wooded area in Memphis. His death was later ruled a homicide, and a long investigation eventually led to arrests.

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Lorenzen Wright Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Man charged in 2010 slaying of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright
Sports-Reference College Basketball — Lorenzen Wright College Stats