Felton Spencerall-star center for the University of Louisville (NCAA) which was selected by the The Minnesota Timberwolves with the number 6 of the 1990 Draft, he has died at the age of 55 at the Hospital of the University of Louisville.
“We are proud of everything he did on the court and in his personal life. He was a kind and gentle giant whose physical presence will be greatly missed. Although we are heartbroken, we are comforted by his thoughts and prayers,” his sister shared on her Twitter account.
Felton Spencer’s NBA career: his numbers and his earnings
The causes of the death of the 2.13 m center, who in his 12-year career in the NBA played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, are unknown. Utah Jazz, Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors, san antonio spurs y New York Knicks.
Felton Spencer, who hung up his boots at the age of 33 and with earnings of $18.6 million, averaged 5.2 points and 5.4 rebounds in his 640 NBA regular-season games.
Felton Spencer’s life after retiring from basketball at the age of 34
After retiring from basketball, Spencer worked as a security guard at Atherton High School in Louisville, before returning to the sport of basketball as an assistant coach at Spalding University and Bellarmine University.
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