Eric Montross, 1993 NCAA champion at North Carolina and former NBA center, dies at 52 after battle with cancer

Eric Montross, 1993 NCAA champion at North Carolina and former NBA center, dies at 52 after battle with cancer

Eric Montross, a quintessential North Carolina Tar Heel and a 7-footer who was a preeminent force on Dean Smith’s last NCAA title-winning team in 1993, died Sunday at 52. His passing was announced by his family through the University of North Carolina. Montross, who played for the Celtics, Mavericks, Nets, 76ers, Pistons and Raptors from…

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