It is heavy hearts that we muist report on the passing of former Boston Celtics center Eric Montross. The former University of North Carolina national champion has lost his battle with cancer at the young age of 52. UNC provide the following statement:
Montross disclosed that he had been diagnosed with cancer just this past April. After winning a national championship in college, newly appointed Boston Celtics general manager selected Montross in the 1994 NBA Draft. Montross didn't disappoint as a rookie averaging 10 points and 7.3 rebounds. He would earn a well deserved selection on the NBA's All-Rookie team for that 1994-95 season.