Add The New York Post on Google Mike Sweetney, a Georgetown star whom the Knicks selected with the No. 9 pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, passed away at 43 years old.
The news was announced by his wife, India, in a Facebook post on Thursday.
“With the heaviest hearts, we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Michael,” India wrote. “To know Mike Sweetney was love to him. No one loved him more and he loved no one more than his family. His children were the light of his life, and he lived every day to give them the best life possible. He’s been my best friend for 30 years and my husband for almost 20. I’m not sure what we or I will do without him.”
Michael Sweetney #50 of the New York Knicks is defended by Kendrick Perkins #43 of the Boston Celtics during the game at the FleetCenter on December 22, 2004 in Boston, Massachusetts. NBAE via Getty Images No cause of death was announced.
Sweetney, who battled weight issues throughout his NBA career, played two seasons for the Knicks before being traded to the Bulls.
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