Basketball Hall of Famer Bob Lanier Dies at Age 73

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The NBA announced Hall of Fame center Bob Lanier died Tuesday following a short illness. He was 73.

Commissioner Adam Silver released a statement saying he was a "close friend" of Lanier and "learned so much from Bob by simply watching how he connected with people:"

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.