Last Updated on April 20, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

  • Full Name: Mark Landsberger
  • Nickname: N/A
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: May 21, 1955
  • Hometown: Glendale, California, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
  • Weight: 225 lbs (102 kg)
  • Wingspan: N/A
  • Shoe Size: N/A
  • Jersey Number (College and NBA):
    • #52 — Arizona State Sun Devils men’s basketball
    • #52 — Chicago Bulls
    • #52 — Los Angeles Lakers
    • #52 — Atlanta Hawks
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Verdugo Hills High School (California)
  • College: Arizona State University
  • NBA Draft:
    • 1977 — Round 2, Pick 35 — Los Angeles Lakers
  • Player Archetype: High-motor rebounding specialist big
  • Primary Offensive Role: Putbacks, offensive rebounding, interior cleanup
  • Defensive Role: Physical interior rebounder, positional defender, box-out specialist
  • Play Style: Hustle-driven, physical, blue-collar interior presence with minimal scoring range
  • Handedness / Shooting Hand: Right-handed
  • Athletic Profile: Strong frame, high motor, excellent rebounding timing and instincts
  • Recruiting Status: Underrated / lightly recruited prospect
  • Draft Status Detail: Second-round selection who exceeded draft slot through rebounding impact and role execution
  • Injury Status Category: Durable — no major documented injuries significantly impacting career continuity
  • Career Stage: Retired
  • Comparison Style: Energy big / rebounding enforcer
  • Comparable Players:
    • Dennis Rodman — elite rebound-first forward with limited scoring role
    • Tristan Thompson — modern offensive rebounder and interior role big
    • Reggie Evans — physical glass-cleaner with minimal offensive creation
  • Teams Played For:
    • Chicago Bulls (1977–1980)
    • Los Angeles Lakers (1979–1983)
    • Atlanta Hawks (1983–1984)
  • Championship Rings:
    • 1 — Los Angeles Lakers (1980)
  • Parents: N/A
  • Children: N/A
  • Siblings: N/A
  • Athlete Relatives: None known
  • Retirement Age: 29
  • Retirement Year: 1984

Mark Landsberger’s player archetype was a high-motor rebounding specialist, built around physical interior work and second-effort production rather than scoring versatility. Defensively, he functioned as a positional rebounder and box-out anchor, using strength and effort to control the glass, while offensively his role was limited to putbacks and opportunistic finishes around the rim. With a sturdy 6’8″ frame and a relentless motor, Landsberger played a rugged, no-frills style defined by hustle, physicality, and consistent rebounding impact, making him a valuable complementary piece on competitive rosters despite a narrow offensive skill set.

Sources:
Basketball Reference — Mark Landsberger Stats