Lance Blanks, a former NBA player and executive, died on May 3, 2023 at the age of 56. His daughter, Riley Blanks Reed, announced that her father died by suicide.

Lance Blanks’ wife Renee has stayed away from the public eye. They have two children together, Riley and Bryn. According to Sportskeeda, Renee is white, which makes Riley and Bryn biracial children. Although details about Bryn are not know, just like her mother, Riley is an aspiring tennis player who looks up to Serena Willimas as her role model,

Blanks was a professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for seven seasons from 1990 to 1997. Blanks played as a shooting guard and spent time with four different NBA teams: the Detroit Pistons, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Golden State Warriors, and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

During his seven-year NBA career, Lance Blanks was primarily used as a reserve player, averaging 4.2 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game. He played a total of 356 games and scored 1,501 points. Blanks’ best season statistically was in 1992-93, where he played for the Pistons and averaged 7.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. While his numbers may not have been particularly eye-catching, Blanks was known for his hard work and commitment to the game of basketball.

After retiring from the NBA, Blanks transitioned to a career in sports management and worked for several NBA teams as an executive. He worked in various front-office roles for several NBA teams, including the San Antonio Spurs, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Phoenix Suns. Blanks’ most significant role was as the General Manager of the Suns, where he served from 2010 to 2013.

During his tenure, the team made it to the Western Conference Finals in 2010 and reached the playoffs in two out of three seasons. After leaving the Suns, Blanks continued to work as a consultant and scout for various NBA teams.