Eric Montross, a North Carolina basketball great who played several years in the NBA, announced Saturday he had been diagnosed with cancer.
"Eric was recently diagnosed with cancer and is beginning treatments under the care of the amazing oncologists, nurses and staff at the world-class UNC Lineberger Cancer Center. Our family is of course deeply concerned, but we have spent nearly three decades in the fight against children’s cancer and know well the incredible advancements that are being made in oncology treatments, as well as the power of love, prayer, support and positivity.
Eric Montross of the New Jersey Nets during the Kings game on March 3, 1997, at Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. He was a serviceable big man from 1994 to 2002. He played for the Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, New Jersey Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors.
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