Clifford Rozier
Clifford Glen Rozier (October 31, 1972 - July 6, 2018) was an American professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 31, 1972 Bradenton, Florida |
| Died | July 6, 2018 (aged 45) Bradenton, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Southeast (Bradenton, Florida) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Number | 44, 7, 22 |
| Career history | |
| 1994–1996 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1997 | Pamesa Valencia |
| 1997 | Toronto Raptors |
| 1997 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1997–1998 | Quad City Thunder |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Rozier was named Florida Mr. Basketball. He played college basketball at the University of North Carolina and the University of Louisville. As a senior at Louisville, Rozier averaged 18.1 points and 11.1 rebounds a game. He was selected by the Golden State Warriors in the first round (16th pick overall) of the 1994 NBA Draft. Rozier played for the Warriors, Toronto Raptors and Minnesota Timberwolves in 4 NBA seasons. His best season as a pro came during his rookie year with the Warriors, when he appeared in 66 games averaging 6.8 points per game.[1] Over the course of his career, he played in 173 NBA games.[2]
In 2000, he played in the United States Basketball League with the Brevard Blue Ducks.
Rozier died at age 45 following a heart attack on July 6, 2018.[1]
References
- "Ex-NBA first-round pick Clifford Rozier dies at 45". The Herald-Tribune. July 6, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
- Shaq Can’t Get Terry Rozier’s Name Correct Amid Celtics Guard’s Breakout
External links
- College & NBA stats @ basketballreference.com