Lazar Lecic started his professional career in Rabotnički in 1957 and stayed in the club with the player status until 1962 before moving to the coaching position.

As a dominating force in Macedonia under the wings of Lecic, Rabotnicki won the following two titles in 1963 and 1964, and the team moved to First Federal Basketball League.

Lecic stayed in Skopje until 1972 before moving on for another adventure in Borac Cacak for the 1972–73 season when the team finished 4th in Yugoslav First Basketball League as the club's biggest achievement in history.

This time leading the club from Skopje to the semifinals of the FIBA Saporta Cup that is still one of the biggest successes in the team history.

He also had an impact in the dominating years when Yugoslavia won medals in several competitions such as FIBA Eurobasket, Mediterranean Games and Balkan Championships among others.