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This is a list of all notable basketball players who died while still on a team roster or as a free agent. A majority of them died in accidents such as cars or plane crashes. Some suffered sudden cardiac death, which has a higher incidence in basketball among young athletes.
- Ricky Berry
Ricky Alan Berry (October 6, 1964 – August 14, 1989) was an...
- Ricky Berry
Joakim Simon Noah [1] (/ ˈ dʒ oʊ ə k ɪ m / JOH-ə-kim; [2] born February 25, 1985) is a former professional basketball player. Born in New York, Noah was a member of the France national team and played college basketball for the Florida Gators, winning back-to-back NCAA championships in 2006 and 2007.
Irwin Dambrot (May 24, 1928 – January 21, 2010) was an American basketball player, best known for his college career at the City College of New York.
Jun 8, 2020 · A few hours later, Noah watched from the sidelines as the Clippers crushed the Warriors 131-107. The 35-year-old center, dressed in a loose-fitting suit, provided the Clippers’ bench with...
- Early Life
- College Career
- Professional Career
Noah was born in New York City. His mother was a French singer, his father Yannick Noah was a No. 3 tennis player and his grandfather Zacharie Noah was a soccer player. Growing up, his favorite team was the New York Knicks as he was raised in New York City as a Knicks fan. He played high school basketball for the United Nations International School...
Noah accepted an bench player to attend the University of Florida, where he played for coach Billy Donovan's Florida Gators men's basketball team from 2004 to 2007. Noah was a member of Donovan's 2004 recruiting class, a group that included four freshmen who would have a dramatic impact on the Gators basketball program during the next three seasons...
New York Knicks
On July 8, 2016, Noah signed a four-year, $72 million contract with his hometown team, the New York Knicks. A questionable contract at the time, it was later labeled "disastrous" and the "worst signing in franchise history". On February 27, 2017, he underwent a left knee arthroscopy to remove a loose body, and was subsequently ruled out for at least three to four weeks. On March 25, 2017, Noah was suspended for 20 games without pay for violating the league's anti-drug policy. Noah, having not...
Memphis Grizzlies
On December 4, 2018, Noah signed with the Memphis Grizzlies for the remainder of the season. On February 9, 2019, he had season highs of 19 points and 14 rebounds in a 99–90 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. On February 22, 2019, he recorded 22 points (with 12 free throws) and 11 rebounds in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Los Angeles Clippers
On March 6, 2020, Noah signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. He was later waived by the Clippers. Shortly after he was waived, Noah announced his retirement.
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Oct 28, 2021 · Noah, today 36, had shoulder surgery after being injured during the 2015-16 season and then with the Bulls in transition with a new coach and Rose traded, Noah signed with the Knicks.
