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There has been one player named Al Lucas who played in the NBA.
Al Lucas was born on May 22, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He played college basketball at the University of Southern California, where he was a three-year starter and led the team in rebounding in his senior year.
In 1976, Lucas was selected by the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the NBA draft. He played in 35 games for the Warriors during the 1976-77 season, averaging 3.9 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. He then played for the Utah Jazz in the 1977-78 season, averaging 2.9 points and 2.2 rebounds per game in 49 games.
Lucas also played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) and the Italian Basketball League during his career. He played for the Maine Lumberjacks in the CBA in the 1978-79 season, averaging 15.9 points and 9.2 rebounds per game in 38 games. He then played in Italy for Olimpia Milano and later for Banco di Roma.
Lucas was known for his rebounding and defensive skills, and was considered a solid role player during his time in the NBA. After his playing career, Lucas worked as a coach and scout in the NBA and CBA. He served as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee Bucks, and New Jersey Nets, among other teams. He was also a head coach in the CBA for the Quad City Thunder and the Yakima Sun Kings.
Tragically, Lucas died on March 18, 2005, at the age of 50, after collapsing on a CBA court during a game between his team, the Long Beach Jam, and the Rockford Lightning. His death was attributed to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition that causes the thickening of the heart muscle. He was survived by his wife and two children, and was remembered as a dedicated and respected member of the basketball community.