Priest Lauderdale
C · Denver Nuggets
Seasons 1996-97–1997-98 · 2 on record · Ht 7-4 · b. 1973
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Player info
| Position | C |
|---|---|
| Number | #30 (also #15) |
| Team | Denver Nuggets |
| Height | 7-4 |
| Weight | 325 lb |
| Born | 1973-08-31 |
| College | Central State |
| Drafted | 1996 · Round 1, Pick 28 · Atlanta Hawks |
| Seasons | 1996-97–1997-98 (2) |
Career averages
3.4 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 0.4 APG · 74 games · .472 FG% · 0.000 3P%.
Stats by season — per game
| Season | Tm | Age | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS | PER | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | ATL | 23 | 35 | 5.1 | .551 | 0.000 | .565 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.2 | 13.6 | .560 |
| 1997-98 | DEN | 24 | 39 | 8.8 | .417 | — | .551 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 3.7 | 10.0 | .458 |
Stats by season — totals
| Season | Tm | G | GS | MP | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | FT | FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | ATL | 35 | 0 | 180 | 49 | 89 | .551 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 23 | 43 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 37 | 111 |
| 1997-98 | DEN | 39 | 0 | 345 | 53 | 127 | .417 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 69 | 100 | 21 | 7 | 17 | 46 | 144 |
| Career | 74 | — | — | 102 | 216 | .472 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 92 | 143 | 33 | 8 | 26 | 83 | 255 |
Per 36 minutes
| Season | Tm | G | MPG | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | FT | FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | ATL | 35 | 5.1 | 9.8 | 17.8 | .551 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 4.6 | 8.6 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 7.4 | 22.2 |
| 1997-98 | DEN | 39 | 8.8 | 5.5 | 13.3 | .417 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 7.2 | 10.4 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 4.8 | 15.0 |
Counting stats scaled to a per-36-minute pace.
Advanced stats
| Season | Tm | G | MP | PER | TS% | USG% | OWS | DWS | WS | WS/48 | OBPM | DBPM | BPM | VORP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | ATL | 35 | 180 | 13.6 | .560 | 35.7 | -0.5 | 0.3 | -0.2 | -.048 | -8.0 | -0.9 | -8.9 | -0.3 |
| 1997-98 | DEN | 39 | 345 | 10.0 | .458 | 26.8 | -0.9 | 0.2 | -0.6 | -.087 | -6.4 | -1.0 | -7.4 | -0.5 |
| Career | 74 | — | — | — | — | — | — | -0.8 | — | — | — | — | -0.8 |
PER, True Shooting %, Usage %, Win Shares (Off/Def/Total, per 48), Box Plus/Minus (Off/Def/Total) and Value Over Replacement Player.
Playoff stats
| Season | G | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | 10 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.000 | — | 0.000 |
| Career | 10 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.000 | — | 0.000 |
Full postseason box-score averages by season, from every playoff game played.
Career splits
| Split | G | PPG | RPG | APG | W–L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 76 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 41–35 |
| Away | 73 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 19–54 |
| In wins | 60 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 60–0 |
| In losses | 89 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0–89 |
Regular-season career splits by venue and result.
Career stats vs each team
| Opponent | G | PPG | RPG | APG | W–L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS Boston Celtics | 5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 4–1 |
| BKN Brooklyn Nets | 6 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 3–3 |
| CHA Charlotte Hornets | 6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1–5 |
| CHI Chicago Bulls | 5 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1–4 |
| CLE Cleveland Cavaliers | 5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 3–2 |
| DAL Dallas Mavericks | 6 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 3–3 |
| DEN Denver Nuggets | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1–1 |
| DET Detroit Pistons | 6 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1–5 |
| GSW Golden State Warriors | 6 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 3–3 |
| HOU Houston Rockets | 6 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1–5 |
| IND Indiana Pacers | 6 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 3–3 |
| LAC Los Angeles Clippers | 5 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 4–1 |
| LAL Los Angeles Lakers | 6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1–5 |
| MEM Memphis Grizzlies | 4 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1–3 |
| MIA Miami Heat | 4 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0–4 |
| MIL Milwaukee Bucks | 4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 3–1 |
| MIN Minnesota Timberwolves | 6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 3–3 |
| NYK New York Knicks | 6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 1–5 |
| ORL Orlando Magic | 5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 3–2 |
| PHI Philadelphia 76ers | 6 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 4–2 |
| PHX Phoenix Suns | 5 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1–4 |
| POR Portland Trail Blazers | 6 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 4–2 |
| SAC Sacramento Kings | 5 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 2–3 |
| SAS San Antonio Spurs | 6 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2–4 |
| TOR Toronto Raptors | 5 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 3–2 |
| UTA Utah Jazz | 6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1–5 |
| WAS Washington Wizards | 2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1–1 |
Regular-season career averages against each current franchise.
Shooting by distance — 1997-98
Darker = a larger share of this player’s shots came from that range; the number is field-goal % from there.
| Range | % of shots | FG% |
|---|---|---|
| At the rim (0-3 ft) | 29% | .757 |
| In the paint (3-10 ft) | 46% | .305 |
| Mid-range (10-16 ft) | 21% | .222 |
| Long two (16 ft-3P) | 3% | .250 |
| Three-pointers (3-pointers) | 0% | — |
Average shot distance 7.2 ft · 16% of attempts were dunks
Contract & salary
Nominal salaries; tracked coverage is limited to seasons in the current dataset.
| Season | Salary |
|---|---|
| 1996-97 | $548,000 |
| 1997-98 | $630,000 |
| 1998-99 | $712,200 |
| Career earnings | $1,890,200 |
Frequently asked questions
What team does Priest Lauderdale play for?
Priest Lauderdale plays C for the Denver Nuggets.
What are Priest Lauderdale's career stats?
Priest Lauderdale has averaged 3.4 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 0.4 APG over 2 seasons (1996-97–1997-98).
How much does Priest Lauderdale make?
Priest Lauderdale's salary is $712,200 for the 1998-99 season, with career earnings of about $1.9M.
How tall is Priest Lauderdale?
Priest Lauderdale is 7-4 (325 lb).
When was Priest Lauderdale drafted?
Priest Lauderdale was drafted in 1996, round 1, pick 28, by the Atlanta Hawks.