By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Former NBA All-Star forward Cliff Robinson passed away at 53 years of age Saturday (29/8), his family has confirmed according to numerous reports. The cause of Robinson’s death hasn’t been reported, as of now.
Robinson played in the NBA for 18 years, from 1999 through 20007. He began his career with the Portland Trail Blazers (1989 – 1997) and then moved to the Phoenix Suns (1997 – 2001), Detroit Pistons (2001-2003), Golden State Warriors (2003-2005) and the New Jersey Nets (2005-2007).
In 1993, Robinson was named Sixth Man of the Year and made his first and sole All-Star appearance the next year. He was a member of the league’s All-Defensive Second Team in 2000 and 2002.