BREAKING: Former NBA All-Star Clifford Robinson Dead At Age 53

August 29, 2020, 10:24am EST (Updated: January 15, 2023, 6:35pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

Just hours after the news of Chadwick Boseman passing away at age 42 of cancer, another death has come that has people in shock.

Former NBA all-star Clifford Robinson passed away at age. 53.

18-year NBA veteran Cliff Robinson has died. Robinson, 53, was an All-Star in 1994 and Sixth Man of the Year in 1993 after standout collegiate run at UConn. RIP.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 29, 2020

In another devastating blow, former Portland Trail Blazers great Clifford Robinson has passed away.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) August 29, 2020

Robinson played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association after being selected 36th overall in the 1989 draft. He played the first 8 seasons of his career with the Portland Trail Blazers, followed by stints with 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 All-Star in 1994.

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The UConn Basketball family mourns the loss of a legendary player and person, Clifford Robinson. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cliff’s family at this difficult time ?

Rest In Peace, Cliff. pic.twitter.com/Bp6Z5hbVUb
— UConn Men's Basketball (@UConnMBB) August 29, 2020