PORTLAND, Ore. -- Former Trail Blazer Cliff Robinson has been hospitalized in Portland with an undisclosed illness.
Robinson's family issued a statement confirming that the 50-year-old former forward was being treated at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.
"He is grateful for the support of family and friends. We ask for privacy during this time," the statement said.
Robinson was the 36th overall pick in 1989 by the Blazers and he spent eight years with the team.