Duckworth passes away

Roscoe Sheed · Post #1 » by **Roscoe Sheed** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 3:57 pm

Just 44 years old! However, last time I saw him on TV (for some '90s Blazers reunion), he must have weighed nearly 500 pounds

TBpup · Post #2 » by **TBpup** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:01 pm

Kevin had definately put on the pounds but as you listen to local talks shows this morning in Portland, you come to realize the big man had a heart that was just as big. One of the true class acts who did a ton of work in the community behind the scenes. People in their late 20's and early 30's are calling in with story after story of something he did for them when they were kids.

He died during a basketball camp he was helping with in a small town in Oregon. A huge loss for the community of Portland.

:starwars

Prophet_C · Post #3 » by **Prophet_C** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:16 pm

That sucks. I remember watching him play. He was decent.

Blame Rasho · Post #4 » by **Blame Rasho** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:18 pm

Real young... only 44... I remember when he played... RIP

PtownBlazers · Post #5 » by **PtownBlazers** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:21 pm

Good player, but a great man. He will be missed in the community for all the great work he did for the people of Portland as well as all of Oregon.

Yangsing · Post #6 » by **Yangsing** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:23 pm

RIP Duck

East_Coast · Post #7 » by **East_Coast** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:17 pm

My God! What a shock! I was just watching the 1992 Bulls-Blazers Championship. Duck scored the first two points.

RIP.

Sedale Threatt · Post #8 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:23 pm

Duck -- a very underrated player. Those Blazers teams he played for were terrifying. I still can't believe the Lakers beat them in 91. I remember how they'd play duck calls over the loudspeakers whenever he scored. RIP.

thegreatblaze · Post #9 » by **thegreatblaze** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:56 pm

Very, very sad news.

He was a great man who spent much time helping the Portland community.

RIP.

Point forward · Post #10 » by **Point forward** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:09 pm

Wow, what a shock. Duckie rates as one of the most underrated 90s guys. RIP.

Copperhead · Post #11 » by **Copperhead** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:15 pm

Yeah he had definitely packed on the pounds. RIP Duck.

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Ballings7 · Post #12 » by **Ballings7** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:21 pm

RIP Duck

BballFanAddict · Post #13 » by **BballFanAddict** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:30 pm

Truly a sad day. The Blazer teams he was a part of created many fond memories. The fact he loved Portland so much that he made his life here, and that he gave back so much to the community, is a testament to how much of a loss his sudden departure is to us.

Deepest condolences to his family and friends.

ropjhk · Post #14 » by **ropjhk** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:35 pm

So sad, so young. I wonder if his weight had something to do with his death. Autopsy should determine the cause.

The NBA community mourns.

rumdiary · Post #15 » by **rumdiary** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:47 pm

RIP Duck. Thanks for the memories.

Post #16 » by **DelaneyRudd** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:11 pm

Man, this has been a really bad month for famous and semi-famous black people.

Duiz · Post #17 » by **Duiz** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:16 pm

RIP Duckworth..

prekazi · Post #18 » by **prekazi** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:17 pm

man that sucks, RIP Dux.

dreamcloud · Post #19 » by **dreamcloud** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:31 pm

This is a real shame..he was a big part of the Blazer community, and it happened during his tour on a free basketball clinic..class act guy

RIP Duck

Bskey · Post #20 » by **Bskey** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:49 pm

My Uncle knew him on a first name basis, so I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times away from the whole basketball scene. One of the nicest guys in the world and genuinely loved Portland and it's community.

R.I.P. Duck you will be missed.