Gani Lawal

Gani Oladimeji Lawal Jr. (born November 7, 1988) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Georgia Tech.

Gani Lawal
Lawal playing for Georgia Tech
Free agent
PositionPower forward / center
Personal information
Born (1988-11-07) November 7, 1988
College Park, Georgia, U.S.
NationalityNigerian / American
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight234 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High schoolNorcross (Norcross, Georgia)
CollegeGeorgia Tech (2007–2010)
NBA draft2010: 2nd round, 46th overall pick
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Playing career2010–present
Career history
2010–2011Phoenix Suns
2010→Iowa Energy
2011Zastal Zielona Góra
2011–2012Xinjiang Flying Tigers
2012Zastal Zielona Góra
2012Chorale Roanne
2012–2013Virtus Roma
2013Guangzhou Liu Sui
2013VEF Rīga
2013–2014Emporio Armani Milano
2014–2015Trabzonspor
2015Panathinaikos
2015Emporio Armani Milano
2015Delaware 87ers
2015–2016Westchester Knicks
2016Reno Bighorns
2016Al-Ahli Dubai
2016Pallacanestro Cantù
2016–2017Dinamo Sassari
2017Karesi Spor
2018Petrochimi Bandar Imam
2018San Lorenzo
2018–2019Shiga Lakestars
2019Meralco Bolts
2019Krka
2020Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka
2020Iwate Big Bulls
2020Ironi Ramat Gan
2020–2021Al Rayyan Doha
2021–2022Champagne Châlons-Reims
2022Trotamundos
2022–2023Runa Basket Moscow
2023Plateros de Fresnillo
Career highlights and awards
  • Greek Cup winner (2015)
  • Italian Serie A champion (2014)
  • Italian League Rebounding Leader (2013)
  • Italian Serie A All-Star (2013)
  • 2× Third-team All-ACC (2009, 2010)
  • Second-team Parade All-American (2007)
  • McDonald's All-American (2007)
  • Mr. Georgia Basketball (2007)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
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