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Former Portland Trail Blazer Clifford Robinson dead at 53

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FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2004 file photo, Golden State Warriors' Clifford Robinson talks with fans during a foul shot in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland. Robinson, an early star on UConn’s rise to power and longtime top sixth man in the NBA, has died. He was 53. Robinson’s death was confirmed by UConn, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

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Former Portland trial Blazer Clifford Robinson has died at the age of 53.

No cause of death was given. However, according to ESPN, Robinson had a stroke two and a half years ago.

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Robinson spent 18 seasons in the NBA and helped the Trail Blazers reach two NBA finals.

Along with the Trail Blazers, Robinson also spent some time with the Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, and New Jersey Nets.

Robinson played college basketball at UConn, who tweeted about his death Saturday.

The UConn Basketball family mourns the loss of a legendary player and person, Clifford Robinson. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cliff’s family at this difficult time 🙏

Rest In Peace, Cliff. pic.twitter.com/Bp6Z5hbVUb
— UConn Men's Basketball (@UConnMBB) August 29, 2020