Blackout Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Kevin Duckworth, a two-time NBA All-Star who spent the majority of his 12 NBA seasons as the Portland Trail Blazers' center, has died. He was 44. Duckworth died Monday in Kernville, Ore., near the coastal town of Lincoln City. His death was confirmed by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. Duckworth was in town as part of a Trail Blazers group hosting a free kids' basketball clinic, Fox 12 reported on its Web site. The cause of his death was not released Tuesday morning. The 7-foot Duckworth started at center when the Trail Blazers won Western Conference titles in 1990 and '92. He played in the NBA All-Star Game in 1989 and '91. Remembering Duckworth TrueHoop's Henry Abbott will always remember Kevin Duckworth for his starring role in the most exciting basketball game Abbott has seen in person. Blog He spent 1986-93 with Portland and also played for Washington, Milwaukee and the Los Angeles Clippers. Duckworth's last season in the league, 1996-97, was spent with the Clippers. He played his college basketball at Eastern Illinois. A second-round draft pick of the San Antonio Spurs in 1986, Duckworth was named the NBA's Most Improved Player in his second year in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Damn, I remember him playing I even have some B-ball cards of him. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 yeah he wasnt old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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