Kevin Duckworth

Kevin Duckworth
Personal information
Born(1964-04-01)April 1, 1964
Harvey, Illinois, U.S.
DiedAugust 25, 2008(2008-08-25) (aged 44)
Gleneden Beach, Oregon, U.S.
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High schoolThornridge (Dolton, Illinois)
CollegeEastern Illinois (1982–1986)
NBA draft1986: 2nd round, 33rd overall pick
Drafted bySan Antonio Spurs
Playing career1986–1997
PositionCenter
Number54, 00
Career history
1986San Antonio Spurs
19861993Portland Trail Blazers
19931995Washington Bullets
1995–1996Milwaukee Bucks
1996–1997Los Angeles Clippers
Career highlights
Career statistics
Points8,085 (11.8 ppg)
Rebounds3,945 (5.8 rpg)
Assists598 (0.9 apg)
Stats at NBA.com 
Stats at Basketball Reference 

Kevin Jerome Duckworth (April 1, 1964 – August 25, 2008) was an American professional basketball player who played as center in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A native of Illinois, he played college basketball for the Eastern Illinois Panthers before being selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the 1986 NBA draft. Before completing his rookie season with the Spurs, he was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers where he spent most of his six seasons and was named the NBA's Most Improved Player and a two-time All-Star. After playing with three more teams he retired in 1997 and returned to Oregon where he would later work for the Trail Blazers' organization.