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'''Eric Mobley''' (February 1, 1970 – June 2021) was an American professional [[basketball]] player who played three seasons in the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). He was selected by the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] in the first round (18th pick overall) of the [[1994 NBA draft]]. A 6'11" [[center (basketball)|center]] from [[Allegany College of Maryland|Allegany Community College]] and the [[University of Pittsburgh]], Mobley played in three NBA seasons for the Bucks and [[Vancouver Grizzlies]]. In his three-year career, Mobley appeared in 113 games and averaged 3.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.2 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game. His death was announced in June 2021 after succumbing to Cancer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://triblive.com/sports/former-pitt-center-and-nba-1st-round-pick-eric-mobley-dies-at-51/|title=Former Pitt center and NBA 1st-round pick Eric Mobley dies at 51|first=Jerry|last=Dipaola|work=[[Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]]|date=June 2, 2021|access-date=June 3, 2021}}</ref> |
'''Eric Mobley''' (February 1, 1970 – June 2021) was an American professional [[basketball]] player who played three seasons in the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). He was selected by the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] in the first round (18th pick overall) of the [[1994 NBA draft]]. A 6'11" [[center (basketball)|center]] from [[Allegany College of Maryland|Allegany Community College]] and the [[University of Pittsburgh]], Mobley played in three NBA seasons for the Bucks and [[Vancouver Grizzlies]]. In his three-year career, Mobley appeared in 113 games and averaged 3.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.2 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game. His death was announced in June 2021 after succumbing to Cancer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://triblive.com/sports/former-pitt-center-and-nba-1st-round-pick-eric-mobley-dies-at-51/|title=Former Pitt center and NBA 1st-round pick Eric Mobley dies at 51|first=Jerry|last=Dipaola|work=[[Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]]|date=June 2, 2021|access-date=June 3, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|date=2021-06-03|title=What Cause the Tragic Death of Basketball Player Eric Mobley, Obituary, Funeral|url=https://topinfoguide.com/news/what-cause-the-tragic-death-of-basketball-player-eric-mobley-obituary-funeral/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:51, 3 June 2021
Personal information | |
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Born | The Bronx, New York | February 1, 1970
Died | June 2021 | (aged 51)
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Salesian (New Rochelle, New York) |
College |
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NBA draft | 1994: 1st round, 18th overall pick |
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks | |
Playing career | 1994–1997 |
Position | Center |
Number | 52 |
Career history | |
1994–1995 | Milwaukee Bucks |
1995–1997 | Vancouver Grizzlies |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NBA statistics | |
Points | 440 (3.9 ppg) |
Rebounds | 351 (3.1 rpg) |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Eric Mobley (February 1, 1970 – June 2021) was an American professional basketball player who played three seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round (18th pick overall) of the 1994 NBA draft. A 6'11" center from Allegany Community College and the University of Pittsburgh, Mobley played in three NBA seasons for the Bucks and Vancouver Grizzlies. In his three-year career, Mobley appeared in 113 games and averaged 3.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.2 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game. His death was announced in June 2021 after succumbing to Cancer.[1][2]
References
- ^ Dipaola, Jerry (June 2, 2021). "Former Pitt center and NBA 1st-round pick Eric Mobley dies at 51". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "What Cause the Tragic Death of Basketball Player Eric Mobley, Obituary, Funeral". June 3, 2021.
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External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
Categories:
- 1970 births
- 2021 deaths
- African-American basketball players
- Allegany Trojans men's basketball players
- American expatriate basketball people in Canada
- American men's basketball players
- Basketball players from New York City
- Centers (basketball)
- Milwaukee Bucks draft picks
- Milwaukee Bucks players
- Parade High School All-Americans (boys' basketball)
- Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball players
- Sportspeople from the Bronx
- Vancouver Grizzlies players