Felton Spencer

Felton Spencer, a Louisville basketball legend and 12-year NBA veteran who played for the Knicks, died on Sunday at the age of 55.

“I am saddened by the passing of former Utah Jazz player Felton Spencer,” Chiesa wrote. “I had the privilege to coach Felton from 1993-96, where he was standout rebounder, interior defender and competitor. Played against one another in college & the pros. “Played on the last Kentucky all-star team to sweep Indiana together. Our thoughts & prayers are with his loved ones.” While we are heartbroken, we are comforted by your thoughts and prayers.”

Felton Spencer, a University of Louisville legend and 12-year NBA center has died at 55 years old, the school confirmed with a heartfelt post on Sunday.

[New York Knicks](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/nba/new-york-knicks) (50 games) and short stints with the Orlando Magic (just one game) and San Antonio Spurs. Spencer also saw seven series of playoff basketball in his career, most of them coming with the Jazz. SMITH REVEALS ‘PERSONAL’ BEEF WITH KYRIE IRVING](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/espns-stephen-a-smith-reveals-personal-beef-kyrie-irving) [CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM](https://www.foxnews.com/sports) However, Spencer would be a journeyman throughout his 12 years in the league. [1990 NBA Draft](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/nba), & a beloved member of the Louisville community.

Former NBA first-round draft pick Felton Spencer died at the age of 55 on Sunday afternoon, his sister Tammy Pollock announced.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Cardinals lost their “Chief” Sunday, March 12. Felton Spencer, who played for Coach Denny Crum from 1986 until 1990, ...

He stayed at home and played for UofL, taking over center duties in the 1989-90 season after Pervis Ellison left for the NBA. Those who played and worked with Spencer remember him as someone who made an impact on and off the court. Spencer was the sixth pick of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 1990 draft. Pollock didn’t name a cause of death but said, “… Spencer attended Eastern High School and led his team to the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) state championship in his junior and senior years. Spencer’s sister, Tammy Pollock, confirmed his death on Twitter Sunday.

"Our beloved Felton Spencer — former @uofl basketball legend, retired 12-year NBA veteran and 6th pick in the 1990 NBA Draft, and former assistant college coach ...

[tweeted](https://twitter.com/coachkennypayne/status/1635031690933587968), “My heart is broken today hearing about my brother Felton. [Minnesota Timberwolves](https://www.distractify.com/p/what-happened-to-adreian-payne), and after averaging 7.1 points and 7.9 rebounds per game in his first Timberwolves season, he joined the 1991 NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Played against one another in college [and] the pros. Sports](https://sports.yahoo.com/former-louisville-standout-nba-center-felton-spencer-dies-at-55-213910618.html), Felton and his teammates won three consecutive Metro Conference tournament wins as he played for Louisville between 1986 and 1990. Played on the last Kentucky all-star team to sweep Indiana together. University of Louisville’s men’s basketball team also tweeted a tribute to Felton on Sunday. While we are heartbroken, we are comforted by your thoughts and prayers.” “Grew up in Kentucky together [and] have known each other since age 15. His 62.8-percent field goal percentage is still a Cardinals record. We are proud of all he did on the court and in his personal life. She went on: “Our family thanks them and everyone who participated in his care. [Home](https://www.distractify.com/)> [Entertainment](https://www.distractify.com/entertainment)> [Celebrity](https://www.distractify.com/celebrity)> [Sports](https://www.distractify.com/sports)> [NBA](https://www.distractify.com/t/nba)