Clifford Robinson
American basketball player (1966–2020)
Clifford Ralph Robinson (December 16, 1966 – August 29, 2020) was an American professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 16, 1966 Buffalo, New York |
| Died | August 29, 2020 (aged 53) Portland, Oregon |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Riverside (Buffalo, New York) |
| College | UConn (1985–1989) |
| NBA draft | 1989 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Playing career | 1989–2007 |
| Position | Forward / Center |
| Number | 3, 30 |
| Career history | |
| 1989–1997 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1997–2001 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2001–2003 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2003–2005 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2005–2007 | New Jersey Nets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career statistics | |
| Points | 19,591 (14.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 6,306 (4.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 3,094 (2.2 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
He played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played the first eight seasons of his career with the Portland Trail Blazers, followed by the Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, and New Jersey Nets.
Robinson received the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in 1993 and was selected as an NBA All-Star in 1994. He played college basketball for the UConn Huskies.
In March 2019, he had surgery for lymphoma treatment. He died on August 29, 2020, at the age of 53.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Blazers, UConn star Clifford Robinson dies at 53". ESPN.com. August 29, 2020.
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