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Cliff Robinson, former Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns standout dies at 53

Former NBA All-Star Cliff Robinson has died, according to a tweet from the University of Connecticut men's basketball program.

"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," the school said in a tweet. "Rest In Peace, Cliff."

Robinson, 53, won the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year Award in 1993.

He was an NBA All-Star in the 1993-94 season.

He spent 19 seasons in the NBA, the first eight with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Robinson also played for the Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons and New Jersey Nets during his career.