No cause of death was revealed. He was 53, according to The Associated Press.
Lufkins said he hopes people remember Robinson “as a fun-loving and caring person who loved family get-togethers.”
“He enjoyed cooking for everyone, especially ribs,” he said in a statement. “Life was an amazing adventure to him and he enjoyed every minute of it. He will be sadly missed by those that knew him.”
Robinson, known as “Uncle Cliffy,” was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 1989 and played with the team for eight years, helping the franchise reach the NBA finals in 1990 and 1992.
“His personality and energy were unmatched, and his contributions on the court were unmistakable, helping the Trail Blazers into the playoffs each of his eight seasons with the team,” the Trail Blazers said in a statement. “His streak of 461 consecutive games played with the Trail Blazers still stands as a franchise record, which is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the team. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Cliff’s family and loved ones. Uncle Cliffy will be greatly missed by the Trail Blazers and all of Rip City.”
Robinson also played with the Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors and the New Jersey Nets, which became the Brooklyn Nets in 2012.
In 1993, Robinson was honored as the NBA’s “Sixth Man of the Year” and was the NBA All-Star a year later. He made the league’s All-Defensive Second Team in 2000 and 2002.
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