Last Updated on February 24, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Lanard Copeland is a retired professional basketball player known for his success in the NBL (National Basketball League) in Australia and his brief stint in the NBA. Below are his details:

  • Full Name: Lanard Copeland
  • Nationality: American-Australian
  • Date of Birth: July 26, 1965
  • Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
  • Weight: 205 pounds (93 kilograms)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Jersey Number: Wore numbers 21 and 31 during his career.
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Frederick Douglass High School, Atlanta, Georgia
  • College: Georgia State University (1983–1986)
  • NBA Draft: Went undrafted in the 1986 NBA Draft.
  • Teams Played For:
    • NBA: Philadelphia 76ers (1989), Los Angeles Clippers (1991).
    • NBL (Australia):
      • Melbourne Tigers (1992–2005)
      • Brisbane Bullets (2005–2006)
      • Adelaide 36ers (2006–2008)
  • Championship Rings: Won two NBL championships with the Melbourne Tigers (1993, 1997).
  • Notable Honors: Named one of the NBL’s all-time top players and is renowned for his scoring ability and partnership with Andrew Gaze on the Melbourne Tigers.
  • Kids: Father of multiple children, including daughter Kayla and son Hayden, who have followed in his basketball footsteps.
  • Siblings: Information about siblings is not publicly available.

Lanard Copeland is considered a legend in Australian basketball and continues to contribute to the sport, including coaching and mentoring roles after retiring as a player.