In the early 2000s, before Rasheed Wallace was a versatile big man for the Pistons, there was Clifford Robinson.
Anchored in the paint or roaming along the perimeter and searching for an open 3-point shot was unusual for a 6-foot-10 forward, but Robinson did it all in his 18-year NBA career.
Robinson passed away Saturday at the age of 53, according to multiple reports.
Robinson began his career with the Portland Trail Blazers, a second-round pick (36th overall) in the 1989 NBA draft. He played his first eight seasons in Portland, including earning sixth man of the year in 1993 and an All-Star selection in ’94.