By Madeline Coleman The former No. 1 pick averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds per game for the Bucks and Pistons throughout his 14-season career. Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame center Bob Lanier died Tuesday evening after an illness, the NBA announced. He was 73 years old. League commissioner Adam Silver released the following statement. “Bob Lanier was a Hall of Fame player and among the most talented centers in the history of the NBA, but his impact on the league went far beyond what he accomplished on the court. For more than 30 years, Bob served as our global ambassador and as a special a…