Roy Tarpley

American basketball player, NBA champion

Roy Tarpley - American basketball player, NBA champion
Born

1964
61 years ago

Died

January 9th, 2015
10 years ago — 51 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player played in the NBA primarily with the Dallas Mavericks. Originated from Michigan, displayed significant skills as a center and power forward. Achieved prominence during the late 1980s and early 1990s, contributing to the Mavericks' success during that era. Played collegiate basketball at the University of Michigan before entering the NBA. Career was marked by notable achievements, but also by personal challenges that eventually influenced the trajectory of professional endeavors.

Won the NBA Championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 1992

Selected as the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 1988

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