(Angelique Talbert, OKC). Rest in peace my cousin. Kevin Duckworth NBA 2K23 Nationality: United States Team: All-Time Portland Trail Blazers Archetype: 2-Way Inside-the-Arc Scorer Position: C / PF Height: 7'0" (213cm) | Weight: 275lbs (124kg) Jersey: #00 Prior to NBA: Eastern Illinois University Ranks #390 out of 459 All-Time NBA Players Ranks #655 out of all NBA Players on 2K I remember watching him play for the trailblazers when I was a child. Duckworth played two seasons with the Bullets, where he struggled with weight problems. Search instead in. It doesn't matter, the color [of] your skin, your wealth. During the mid point of the season we played at Missouri and Kevin matched up against Steve Stipanovich, Samuels added. I'll have a family who will be greatly saddened. The medical examiner's office concluded that it, along with the NBA veteran's hypertension, resulted in an enlarged heart that had been "failing for some time." If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The 7-foot Duckworth averaged 11.8 points and 5.8 rebounds over 11 seasons in the NBA, helping Portland reach the NBA finals in 1990 and 1992. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. or redistributed. Duckworth attended Thornridge High School, a basketball power outside of Chicago, and did not make the basketball team his freshman year because he missed school the day of tryouts. He enlisted into the United States Army directly . The Lincoln County sheriff's. View the profiles of people named Kevin Duckworth. Please accept my heartelt sympathy for your loss. When he wasn't hunting or fishing, Duckworth enjoyed working on cars and boats and using his hands. Kevin Duckworth's production began to slip in 1991-92, he was constantly out played at times in the 1992 NBA Finals and was even less productive at times throughout the following season. Duckworth was in town as part of a Trail Blazers group hosting a free kids basketball clinic, Fox 12 reported on its Web site. Duckworth played at Thornridge High School on Chicago's Southside before entering Eastern Illinois in the fall of 1983. Speaker McCarthy was joined by a number of other Republican representatives, including Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., who initially introduced the "Parents Bill of Rights Act" along with 73 co-sponsors. Kevin Duckworth, former NBA All-star and Trail Blazer dies age 44 Duckworth died of heart failure on August 25, 2008 in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Kevin Jerome Duckworth is part of the Baby boomers generation. Also, after having previously never averaged over 70.0 percent from the free throw line, he shot 77% that year, rebounded well, and played good defense earning him the 1988 NBA Most Improved Player Award. He is EIU's career rebounding leader with 867 rebounds while ranking sixth in career scoring with 1,589 points. He cherished that moment more than anything else in his career.". Blazers and Kevin Duckworth. He played in the NBA All-Star Game in 1989 and '91. ", This is a devastating loss, said Traci Rose, Trail Blazers Vice President of Community Relations. Duckworth, 44, passed away while on a trip to the Oregon coast to be host for a free basketball clinic. Duckworth was in town as part of a Trail Blazers group hosting a free kids basketball clinic, Fox 12 reported on its Web site. became famous? "Kevin will be remembered by fans as one of the most popular and recognizable players to ever wear the Blazers' uniform, but to people who knew him, he'll be remembered as one of the warmest and biggest-hearted," Trail Blazers president Larry Miller said. God bless them faith keep them and hold them up in their time of need To Maxine, Kevin's mother, and to Kevin's family: I met Kevin when he first moved to Oregon. He was 44. Portland found themselves down seven in the closing minutes, but made a late and thrilling run to send the game to overtime, where they were able to secure a crucial victory on the road to the Finals. He also led EIU to the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament Championship in 1985 and was the tournament MVP in 1986. Watched him write his # on the ceiling of the Shamrock-flat footed of course! LINCOLN CITY, Ore. -- Former Portland Trail Blazers center Kevin Duckworth, a "gentle giant" with a feathery touch from the paint, has died. Duckworth was in town as part of a Trail Blazers group hosting a free children's basketball clinic. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Statistically, Duckworth, who earned the NBA's most improved player award in 1987-88, enjoyed his best season in 1988-89, when he averaged 18.1 points and 8 rebounds. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. My Uncle intorduced us to Kevin by way of television. He responded with:I played my entire career with him which was really awesome ." Shortly before 10 p.m. Monday, medical personnel responded to a 9-1-1 call from Salishan reporting an unconscious man, later identified as Duckworth. All rights reserved. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. He's always been very congenial and happy. . Duckworth's production began to slip in 199192, he was outplayed at times in the 1992 NBA Finals and was even less productive throughout the following season. Legal Statement. I can picture you two in a one one one game in heaven and it brings a little smile through my tears tonight. Duckworth, who had planned to oversee a free basketball clinic for kids Tuesday as part of the "Make it Better" tour, was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:23 p.m. "I'm just numb and sad," said Terry Porter, who played alongside Duckworth with the Blazers and is now coach of the Phoenix Suns. Our family and some friends traveled to Chicago when Maxine passed away to represent how much love you both left with us. Kevin Duckworth. Most Famous For: Former Trail Blazer player. you will be remembered fondly by your fans as a great athlete and gentleman. He settled in Tigard, Oregon with his girlfriend Tala and her two children Aria and Beau. It also gives us a hope of seeing our loved ones again. Duckworth was in town as part of a Trail Blazers group hosting a free children's basketball clinic. Four years later, he became a second-round draft pick (33rd overall by San Antonio). He attended Eastern Illinois University, where he set a school record for rebounds and was first team All-Mid-Continent Conference. ", Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said the government must stay out of children's education, which he called the "great equalizer," at a press conference to reintroduce the "Parents Bill of Rights Act. Duckworth grew up in the Chicago area and was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs out of Eastern Illinois University in 1986. Kevin was a guy who I think most people who knew him loved him. The celebration of Kevin's life will be held at the Memorial Coliseum, a place he called home, on the floor where Duck and his teammates left an indelible mark on our hearts and our history. After his playing days, the Illinois native settled permanently in the Portland area and continued to be a major and unmistakable presence -- a man who battled weight issues throughout his playing days, he was literally larger than ever in retirement. May God be with you in time of bereavement. To this day, Duck is adored throughout this state and remains a brother to his teammates and to Trail Blazers staff. He was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for Bob McCann during the 199596 season, missing most of the season due to injuries. Duckworth was born in Harvey, Illinois and grew up in Chicago, where he played basketball at Thornridge High School. When he got his weight down, he was really a tough player. View the profiles of professionals named "Kevin Duckworth" on LinkedIn. Goodbye for now,"Duck",and my heartfelt prayers go out to his family,friends,and all like myself who are saddened at the loss of this unique gentle giant,Double zero,the kids thank you,Nba thanks you,The world thanks you,And we thank and praise God for 44 years of a class act,Brother Kev,Go get your rest,for a job well done,I wish you a peaceful journey,"1 Luv,"00" 4 ever!!! He was as important as almost anyone on those teams (in the early 1990s).". His death was confirmed by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. His death was confirmed by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. So young, Too soon. (Win McNamee / Getty Images / File). Porter said Duckworth had battled weight problems recently. An autopsy by the state medical examiner's office this morning found that Duckworth died of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with congestive heart failure. He was a Heritage Ambassador for the Trail Blazers and was active in the community. I once said to him "so you got to play w/Clyde huh ; he replied yes. He is going to be missed deeply by the community and everyone who knew him.". The 1990 and 1991 seasons were also successful for Duckworth and the Blazers. @ plays for the team . Haley Chi-Sing is a Fox News Digital production assistant. The two-time All-Star also played for San Antonio, Washington, Milwaukee and the Los Angeles Clippers. Duckworth was the ninth pick in the 2nd round of the 1986 NBA draft, chosen by the San Antonio Spurs. Kevin was born in Harvey, Illinois, and died in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. Also known as "boomers", are the result of the end of World War II, when birth rates across the world spiked. Once again, my heart is broken. We will miss your interest in the children and your abilty to change their directions. Cardiomyopathy is a primary disease of heart muscle that along with Duckworth's high blood pressure resulted in marked enlargement of his heart which had been failing for some time. He was just a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Jerome will be missed. Kevin, I am thinking of you this morning. "He was just oh so easygoing," Porter said. According to Francine Duckworth, Kevin's younger sister, both his brothers and his father also died of congestive heart failure. He also led EIU to the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament Championship in 1985 and was the tournament MVP in 1986. LINCOLN CITY, Ore. - Former Portland Trail Blazer center Kevin Duckworth has died while visiting the Oregon Coast to host a free basketball clinic. God be with you and your loved ones. 5027758800. He was drafted in 1986 by the San Antonio Spurs, but was acquired by the Blazers in a trade 14 games into his rookie season. I thought of you tonight, Kevin, when I heard that Jerome passed away today. Duckworth's last season in the league, 1996-97, was spent with the Clippers. "(Weight) was something that he battled, and it was not something that was easy for him," said Rick Adelman, former Blazers coach and current coach of the Houston Rockets. Trivia. Education As we've chronicled here at Rip City Project, Duckworth, who stood 7-feet tall and weighed close to 300 pounds, was a hard-working fan favorite who made the NBA All-Star team as a Blazer in 1989 and 1991.. 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