Cliff Robinson has died at the age of 53. Tom Lynn/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/KRT

Former Trail Blazers star Cliff Robinson dies at 53

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Aug 29, 2020 11:16 AM ET

Former NBA All-Star and 1993 Sixth Man of the Year Cliff Robinson has died at the age of 53, the UConn Huskies confirmed 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

Robinson spent 19 seasons in the NBA, mainly with the Portland Trail Blazers. He also played for the Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors and New Jersey Nets.

He made the 1994 All-Star game and was named to two NBA All-Defensive second teams. Robinson averaged 14.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game during his career.

While at UConn, he won the NIT title, and the school retired his No. 00 in 2007.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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