<p>Former NBA All-Star and Sixth Man of the Year Clifford Robinson has died at the age of 53.</p>.<p>Known for his trademark headband, Robinson played the first eight seasons of his 19-year NBA career (1989-2007) with the Portland Trail Blazers.</p>.<p>His death was announced Saturday by the University of Connecticut, his alma mater.</p>.<p>"The UConn Basketball family mourns the loss of a legendary player and person, Clifford Robinson," the school's men's basketball program posted on Twitter. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Cliff's family at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Cliff."</p>.<p>Portland's second-round pick in 1989, Robinson was the Sixth Man of the Year in 1992-93, made the All-Star team in 1993-94 and was named to two All-Defensive teams (1999-2000, 2001-02).</p>.<p>He helped the Trail Blazers reach two NBA Finals, losing to the Detroit Pistons in 1990 and the Chicago Bulls in 1992.</p>.<p>Playing with the Phoenix Suns, Robinson scored a career-high 50 points in a 113-100 victory against the Denver Nuggets on Jan. 16, 2000.</p>.<p>Robinson averaged better than 20 points per game three times and retired with 19,591 points, 6,306 rebounds, 3,094 assists, 1,402 steals, 1,390 blocked shots and 1,253 made 3-pointers in 1,380 games with the Blazers, Suns (1997-2001), Pistons (2001-03), Golden State Warriors (2003-05) and New Jersey Nets (2005-07).</p>.<p>He won an NIT championship at UConn, which retired his jersey No. 00 in 2007.</p>
<p>Former NBA All-Star and Sixth Man of the Year Clifford Robinson has died at the age of 53.</p>.<p>Known for his trademark headband, Robinson played the first eight seasons of his 19-year NBA career (1989-2007) with the Portland Trail Blazers.</p>.<p>His death was announced Saturday by the University of Connecticut, his alma mater.</p>.<p>"The UConn Basketball family mourns the loss of a legendary player and person, Clifford Robinson," the school's men's basketball program posted on Twitter. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Cliff's family at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Cliff."</p>.<p>Portland's second-round pick in 1989, Robinson was the Sixth Man of the Year in 1992-93, made the All-Star team in 1993-94 and was named to two All-Defensive teams (1999-2000, 2001-02).</p>.<p>He helped the Trail Blazers reach two NBA Finals, losing to the Detroit Pistons in 1990 and the Chicago Bulls in 1992.</p>.<p>Playing with the Phoenix Suns, Robinson scored a career-high 50 points in a 113-100 victory against the Denver Nuggets on Jan. 16, 2000.</p>.<p>Robinson averaged better than 20 points per game three times and retired with 19,591 points, 6,306 rebounds, 3,094 assists, 1,402 steals, 1,390 blocked shots and 1,253 made 3-pointers in 1,380 games with the Blazers, Suns (1997-2001), Pistons (2001-03), Golden State Warriors (2003-05) and New Jersey Nets (2005-07).</p>.<p>He won an NIT championship at UConn, which retired his jersey No. 00 in 2007.</p>