| Saskatchewan Rattlers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Head coach |
| League | CEBL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 19, 1977 Nyack, New York, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 236 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Nyack (Nyack, New York) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2000: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2000–2012 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2000 | Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs |
| 2000–2001 | Trenton Shooting Stars |
| 2001 | Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs |
| 2001–2002 | Mobis Automons |
| 2002 | Adirondack Wildcats |
| 2002–2003 | Asheville Altitude |
| 2003–2004 | Beauvais BC |
| 2004–2005 | ETHA Engomis |
| 2005 | Cocodrilos de Caracas |
| 2005 | New Jersey Flyers |
| 2005 | Reales de La Vega |
| 2005–2007 | Townsville Crocodiles |
| 2006 | Étendard de Brest |
| 2007 | Al Jaish Damascus |
| 2007–2008 | Cairns Taipans |
| 2009 | EiffelTowers Den Bosch |
| 2009 | Ciclista Olímpico |
| 2009 | Estudiantes |
| 2010 | Halcones Rojos Veracruz |
| 2010 | Khimik |
| 2010 | Gimnasia |
| 2012 | Southland Sharks |
| 2012 | Townsville Crocodiles |
| As coach: | |
| 2023–2024 | Ontario Clippers (assistant) |
| 2024–present | Saskatchewan Rattlers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Lawrence Abney (born May 19, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player who is currently the head coach of the Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). Born in Nyack, New York, he was nicknamed Birdman throughout his career for his athleticism.[1]