Rodney Rogers: NBA Star's Legacy Lives On
Update: 2025-11-22
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Former NBA star Rodney Rogers, a beloved figure known for his courage and generosity, passed away at 54. Rogers, a native of Durham, North Carolina, began his college career in 1991, earning ACC Freshman of the Year honors and leading Wake Forest to the NCAA Tournament. He was later named ACC Player of the Year and a First Team All-American in 1993. Rogers was drafted ninth overall by the Denver Nuggets and played in the NBA for twelve years with seven different franchises. He was honored as the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in the 1999-2000 season with the Phoenix Suns. After retiring in 2005, Rogers faced a life-altering ATV accident in 2008, which left him paralyzed. Despite this, he established the Rodney Rogers Foundation to support individuals with spinal injuries. Rogers family expressed deep gratitude for the unwavering support from the Wake Forest and NBA communities over the years.
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