Maurice Lucas (February 18, 1952 – October 31, 2010) was an American professional basketball player who played in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). [1] He was a four-time NBA All-Star and won an NBA championship with the Portland Trail Blazers in 1977. He was named to the ABA All-Time Team.

Maurice Lucas. Maurice D. Lucas (Luke, Mo, The Enforcer) Position: Power Forward and Center Shoots: Right 6-9, 215lb (206cm, 97kg) Born: February 18, 1952 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania us. Died: October 31, 2010 College: Marquette. High School: Schenley in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dec 16, 2024 · The Maurice Lucas Foundation was founded in honor of Maurice Lucas and his legacy of service to the Portland community. Fans knew Maurice as The Enforcer—a five-time NBA All-Star, the original power forward, and former NBA champion Portland Trail Blazer and assistant coach.

Nov 1, 2010 · Maurice Lucas, the fierce power forward known as "The Enforcer" who helped lead the Portland Trail Blazers to the 1977 NBA title, has died after a long fight with bladder cancer. He was 58.

Nov 1, 2010 · Maurice Lucas, the bruising All-Star forward known as the Enforcer who helped lead the Portland Trail Blazers to their only N.B.A. championship, died Sunday at his home in Portland,...

Nov 1, 2010 · (CBS/AP) Basketball great Maurice Lucas was once "The Enforcer," but in the end, bladder cancer was the victor against the 58-year-old who was a fan favorite with the Portland Trailblazers....

Maurice Lucas, the starting power forward on the Portland Trail Blazers' only NBA championship team, passed away Sunday at the age of 58, according to a report in The Oregonian.

Jun 20, 2023 · Known by former teammates and opponents as “The Enforcer,” he died in 2010 after a long battle against bladder cancer. He was 58 years old when he passed away. Maurice Lucas came into the NBA...

Nov 19, 2010 · Maurice Lucas, the great power forward from the Hill District who led the Portland Trail Blazers to the 1977 NBA title, lost his battle with bladder cancer and died Oct. 31 in his home in Portland Oregon.

Dec 16, 2024 · Maurice Lucas (1952-2010) gave selflessly of his time, energy, and mentoring ability to Portland youth and other charitable organizations. But before he was known for his service and dedication, he was The Enforcer—a professional basketball player with a power drive that packed a punch.