Elden Campbell Passes Away at 57
Career Highlights
Elden Campbell was one of only 150 players in NBA history to play over 1,000 regular season games. He was a significant player for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1990s.
Early Life and Lakers Career
Born in Los Angeles, Campbell joined the Lakers at the age of 22 in 1990. He played nearly nine seasons with the team, where he became known for his skills as a center, standing at 6 feet 11 inches tall.
Performance Stats
During the 1996-1997 season, Campbell had impressive averages of 14.9 points and 8 rebounds per game. Throughout his career, he played a total of 1,044 regular season games, averaging 10.3 points and 5.9 rebounds. He also participated in 106 playoff games, averaging 8.4 points and 4.7 rebounds.
Later Career and Championship
Although Campbell did not win a championship with the Lakers, he later earned a ring with the Detroit Pistons in 2004, defeating the Lakers in the finals. He had joined the Charlotte Hornets before his time with Detroit.
Legacy and Remembrance
Campbell's former teammates remember him fondly. Byron Scott described him as calm and a good guy, while Cedric Ceballos shared how much his passing hurt, recalling their childhood together. Campbell was also known for his participation in the infamous "Malice at the Palace" brawl in 2004, where he was suspended for one game.
