Former NBA and UNC Star Eric Montross Dies at 52

Montross, remembered for his successful basketball career and charitable efforts, succumbs to cancer.

Former college and NBA basketball player Eric Montross died at age 52 after a 9-month battle with cancer.
Montross was best known for his career at the University of North Carolina, where he led the team to national championships in 1993 and 1994.
He played eight seasons in the NBA for various teams including the Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, New Jersey Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors.
Montross served as an analyst for the Tar Heel Sports Network for 18 seasons before stepping away due to his cancer diagnosis.
He was also known for his charitable efforts, such as helping launch a father-child basketball camp to support the UNC Children’s Hospital.