Rob Lock

Robert Alan Lock (born May 22, 1966) is an American former professional basketball player. Lock was born and raised in Reedley, California and played collegiate ball with the University of Kentucky (1984–1988) where he was a solid contributor off the bench and increased his stats every year he played. He entered the 1988 NBA draft and was picked 51st in the third round by the Los Angeles Clippers; however, Lock accepted an offer to play in Italy instead.[1] He did eventually return to play for just 20 games with Clippers during the latter part of the 1988-89 NBA season.[2]

Rob Lock

Personal information
Born	(1966-05-22) May 22, 1966 Reedley, California
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school	Reedley (Reedley, California)
College	Kentucky (1984–1988)
NBA draft	1988 / Round: 3 / Pick: 51st overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Playing career	1988–1996
Position	Power forward
Number	44
Career history
1988–1989	Standa Reggio Calabria
1989	Los Angeles Clippers
1990–1992	Pallacanestro Pavia
1992–1993	Telemarket Forlì
1993–1994	Bialetti Montecatini
1994	CSP Limoges
1994–1996	Valvi Girona
Career highlights and awards
Third-team Parade All-American (1984)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

After retiring from basketball, Lock pursued his childhood dream of becoming a pilot. He is currently the owner of Waldo Wright's Flying Service where he gives open cockpit rides to visitors in restored vintage biplanes. The family business is based in Polk City, Florida and is currently the largest provider of open cockpit flights.[3]