Former Trailblazer Kevin Duckworth Passes Away
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08-27-2008, 11:44 AM
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Former Trailblazer Kevin Duckworth Passes Away
 Kevin Duckworth, a two-time NBA All-Star who played on two Western Conference-winning teams with Portland Trail Blazers, has died. He was 44. Duckworth died Monday evening in Glenden Beach. The cause of death has not been released. "Kevin will be remembered by fans as one of the most popular and recognizable players to ever wear the Blazers uniform, but to people who knew him, he'll be remembered as one of the warmest biggest-hearted," Blazers president Larry Miller said. "Today is an extremely sad day for the Trail Blazers team," he added. Duckworth played with the Trail Blazers from 1986-1993 and was a key member of the teams which reached the NBA Finals in 1990 and 1992. The gentle 7-footer was affectionately known to Blazers fans as simply 'Duck.' Duckworth, who was named the league's Most Improved Player in 1988, averaged 11.8 points and 5.8 points during his 11-year career. Following his player career which ended following the 1997 season, Duckworth remained in the Portland area, where he was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman and skilled carpenter. "This is a devastating loss," said Traci Rose, Portland vice president of community relations. "To this day, Duck is adored throughout this state and remains a brother to his teammates and to Trail Blazers staff. We will forever miss our beloved 00." NBA News | National Post |
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08-27-2008, 11:51 AM
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RIP, I wonder what killed him?
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08-27-2008, 12:03 PM
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R.I.P. Duckworth
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08-28-2008, 03:44 AM
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Sad to hear... big man with a nice soft touch. Kept his head low and played hard.
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08-28-2008, 05:43 AM
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ESPN - Police: Duckworth had enlarged heart, high blood pressure - NBA rest in peace. also read that Wayman Tisdale had to get part of a leg amputated as a treatment for bone cancer. He is 44 yrs old like Duckworth. ah, life boy. |
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