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Buffalo celebrates the life of NBA legend Cliff 'Uncle Cliffy' Robinson

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New Jersey Nets forward Clifford Robinson, center, celebrates with teammates Richard Jefferson, left, and Jason Kidd at the end of the third quarter against the Indiana Pacer during NBA basketball playoff action in Indianapolis, Saturday, April 29, 2006. The Nets defeated the Pacers, 97-88, to tie the series at two games apiece. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Posted at 9:47 AM, Oct 03, 2021

and last updated 2021-10-03 09:47:08-04

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo is celebrating the life of NBA legend Cliff 'Uncle Cliffy' Robinson who died just over one year ago at age 53.

Robinson was born and raised in Buffalo and attended Riverside High School.

Robinson played 20 seasons in the NBA, winning the Sixth Man of the Year in 1993 and becoming an all-star in 1994.

The celebration of life for Robinson will continue on Sunday at the Johnnie B. Wiley Pavilion on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo.

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Buffalo celebrates the life of NBA legend Cliff 'Uncle Cliffy' Robinson

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