In 2023, the NBA group bid farewell to Willis Reed, a Corridor Of Famer who led the New York Knicks to win two titles within the Nineteen Seventies. Sadly, Reed was not the one member of the NBA household to go away prior to now yr.
Chris Ford
Ford, nicknamed the Mad Bomber, performed most of his profession with the Detroit Pistons earlier than successful…
Ford, nicknamed the Mad Bomber, performed most of his profession with the Detroit Pistons earlier than successful the 1981 title with the Boston Celtics. He’s thought-about the primary participant to hit a three-point shot in NBA historical past. Ford additionally coached the Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and LA Clippers within the 90s. Ford died on January 17. He was 74.
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Invoice Schonely
Nicknamed 'The Schonz', Schonely was the play-by-play announcer for the Portland Path Blazers for nearly three…
Nicknamed 'The Schonz', Schonely was the play-by-play announcer for the Portland Path Blazers for nearly three many years. Schonely died on January 21. He was 93.
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Crimson McCombs
McCombs was a businessman and onetime proprietor of the San Antonio Spurs and the Denver Nuggets.…
McCombs was a businessman and onetime proprietor of the San Antonio Spurs and the Denver Nuggets. He died on February 19. He was 95.
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Felton Spencer
Spencer began his NBA profession with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1990. The seven-feet heart later performed…
Spencer began his NBA profession with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1990. The seven-feet heart later performed for the Utah Jazz, reaching the Western Convention Finals in 1996 vs. the Seattle SuperSonics. Throughout his 12 NBA seasons, Spencer additionally performed for the Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. Spencer died on March 12. He was 55.
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Willis Reed
Reed, a two-time Finals MVP and seven-time All-Star, is extensively thought-about one of many biggest Knicks…
Reed, a two-time Finals MVP and seven-time All-Star, is extensively thought-about one of many biggest Knicks ever. The large man averaged 18.7 factors and 12.9 rebounds in 10 seasons and he ranks No. 61 in our '77 biggest NBA gamers ever' checklist. Reed died on March 21. He was 80.
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Willie McCarter
McCarter performed the 1970 NBA Finals with the Los Angeles Lakers. He died on April 18…
McCarter performed the 1970 NBA Finals with the Los Angeles Lakers. He died on April 18 at age 76.
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Lance Blanks
Blanks performed three NBA seasons with the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves earlier than taking part in a number of years…
Blanks performed three NBA seasons with the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves earlier than taking part in a number of years in Europe. Blanks later grew to become an exec and scout for the Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and San Antonio Spurs. Blanks died on Might 3. He was 56.
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Nick Gilbert
Nick, the son of Cleveland Cavaliers proprietor Dan Gilbert, was a longtime good luck allure for…
Nick, the son of Cleveland Cavaliers proprietor Dan Gilbert, was a longtime good luck allure for the franchise. Gilbert died on Might 6. He was 26.
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Ted Bernhardt
Bernhardt was an NBA referee for 17 seasons from 1988 to 2006. Bernhardt died on Might…
Bernhardt was an NBA referee for 17 seasons from 1988 to 2006. Bernhardt died on Might 21. He was 64.
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Dedric Willoughby
The Iowa State Corridor-Of-Famer spent his basketball profession in Italy and Australia but in addition performed the…
The Iowa State Corridor-Of-Famer spent his basketball profession in Italy and Australia but in addition performed the 1999-2000 season with the Chicago Bulls. Willoughby died on July 19. He was 49.
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George Wilson
The 6-foot-8 heart performed seven years within the NBA, averaging 11.6 factors and 12.3 rebounds with…
The 6-foot-8 heart performed seven years within the NBA, averaging 11.6 factors and 12.3 rebounds with the Phoenix Suns in the course of the 1968-69 season. Wilson died on July 29. He was 81.
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Whitey Von Nieda
Von Nieda performed the 1949-50 season with the Tri-Cities Blackhawks and the Baltimore Bullets. He died…
Von Nieda performed the 1949-50 season with the Tri-Cities Blackhawks and the Baltimore Bullets. He died on September 6. He was 101.
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Brandon Hunter
Hunter performed two years within the NBA with the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic earlier than…
Hunter performed two years within the NBA with the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic earlier than spending the remainder of his profession in Europe, Puerto Rico and Uruguay. He died on September 12. He was 42.
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Brendan Malone
Brendan, the daddy of present Nuggets' head coach Michael Malone, coached the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland…
Brendan, the daddy of present Nuggets' head coach Michael Malone, coached the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers, and was additionally an assistant coach for a lot of different NBA groups. He died on October 10. He was 88.
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Bingo Smith
Bingo Smith performed 10 of his 11 NBA seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, averaging 13.2 factors…
Bingo Smith performed 10 of his 11 NBA seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, averaging 13.2 factors over 720 video games. He died on October 26. He was 77.
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Bob Knight
Though the NCAA legend didn't coach any NBA workforce, a few of his gamers and assistant coaches…
Though the NCAA legend didn't coach any NBA workforce, a few of his gamers and assistant coaches ended up teaching within the League: Isiah Thomas, Randy Wittman, Mike Woodson, and extra. The Corridor-Of-Famer coach died on November 1. He was 83.
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Johnny Inexperienced
'Jumpin' Johnny was a four-time NBA All-Star and averaged 11.6 factors and eight.6 rebounds in 14…
'Jumpin' Johnny was a four-time NBA All-Star and averaged 11.6 factors and eight.6 rebounds in 14 seasons. He died on November 16. He was 89.
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George McGinnis
The Corridor-Of-Famer gained two ABA titles with the Indiana Pacers and averaged 17.2 factors and 9.8…
The Corridor-Of-Famer gained two ABA titles with the Indiana Pacers and averaged 17.2 factors and 9.8 rebounds in seven NBA seasons. The three-time NBA All-Star died on December 14. He was 73.
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Eric Montross
Montross gained the NCAA championship with North Carolina in 1993 and performed eight NBA seasons. He…
Montross gained the NCAA championship with North Carolina in 1993 and performed eight NBA seasons. He died on December 17. He was 52.
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Herb Kohl
Herb Kohl was the Milwaukee Bucks proprietor from 1985 to 2014. He died on December 27.…
Herb Kohl was the Milwaukee Bucks proprietor from 1985 to 2014. He died on December 27. He was 88.
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