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Buffalo native, former NBA star Cliff Robinson dies at 53

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FILE - In this June 4, 1992, file photo, Portland Trail Blazers' Cliff Robinson drives on Chicago Bulls' Horace Grant during Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Chicago. Dennis Rodman has named a team of former NBA players to participate in an exhibition basketball game in Pyongyang, North Korea. Rodman leads a team that includes former NBA All-Stars Kenny Anderson, Robinson, and Vin Baker. Craig Hodges, Doug Christie and Charles D. Smith are on the team, as well. They will play against a top North Korean Senior National team on Jan. 8, marking Kim Jong Un's birthday. (AP Photo/John Swart, File)

By: Anthony Reyes

Posted at 12:26 PM, Aug 29, 2020

and last updated 2020-08-29 12:26:50-04

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Cliff Robinson, a Buffalo native, Riverside High School graduate and 18-year NBA veteran has died at the age of 53.

UConn Men's basketball announced Robinson's death Saturday morning.

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

Robinson, who was inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame in 2009, attended college at UConn after graduating from Riverside High School. He was drafted in the second round of the 1989 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.

Robinson played 18 seasons in the NBA, beginning his career with the Trail Blazers and finishing his career with the New Jersey Nets.

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Buffalo native, former NBA star Cliff Robinson dies at 53

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