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Kevin Duckworth dead at 44
In much sadder news, former Portland TrailBlazer Kevin Duckworth past away yesterday at the age of 44 years old. According to the associated press, he died on a trip to the Oregon coast to host a free basketball clinic. The cause of death was yet to be determined.
For those of you who do not remember Duckworth, he was the monster big man in the middle during Portland’s NBA Final runs of the 90’s and was an NBA All-Star in 1988. Duckworth was known for being a tank in the middle with soft hands, a nice baby hook and a good passing touch for a big.
Kevin Duckworth will be missed and must say this is all quite disheartening news. A life is always precious but passing away at such a young age and on his way to do charity work. I did not know Kevin Duckworth but sounds like I wish I had.
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August 26th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
While I didn’t really know Kevin Duckworth, I did play against him in Summer Pro-Am leagues and pick up games. He was a nice guy who worked very hard to get better and was generous in helping those of us playing in college get better. The first time I had to guard him (he was 6″ taller probably 100 pounds heavier) he basically ran me over and nearly ripped the rim off the backboard. Not a proud moment for me. After the game he stayed to continue working out. I stayed too at the opposite ond of the gym. He remembered our encounter, came over to my end of the court and took the time out of his workout to teach me a few things so I stood a chance next time. He didn’t have to do that for a lower level college player but he did. The Trailblazers in the early 90’s were a good team with a bunch of decent guys and Kevin was one of them.