Lance Allred — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

First deaf player to play an NBA game.
CEO at L Squared Productions, LLC since 2015.
Commercial Real Estate Specialist at Colliers since 2023.
Author of 'Longshot: The Adventures of a Deaf Fundamentalist Mormon Kid and His Journey to the NBA' (2009) and author at Sounds True since 2018.
Motivational Speaker at American Program Bureau since 2015, including a TEDx talk with over 4 million views.
Holds a B.A. in English and History.

Biography

Lance Allred is an American former professional basketball player, notably the first legally deaf player to compete in an NBA game. With 75%–80% hearing loss due to Rh complications at birth, Allred's journey from the NBA to his current roles as CEO of L Squared Productions, LLC, a Commercial Real Estate Specialist at Colliers, an author, and a motivational speaker, has been marked by resilience and inspiration.