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Mike Sweetney, a former Georgetown basketball star and ninth overall draft pick by the New York Knicks in 2003, died at age 43 on Thursday. His wife, India Sweetney, shared the news on Facebook, expressing deep sorrow over his passing and highlighting his love for his family. No cause of death was provided, though Sweetney had struggled with weight issues during his NBA career which included two seasons with the Knicks followed by a trade to the Chicago Bulls.
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Story summary
Mike Sweetney, a former NBA player selected with the ninth pick in the 2003 draft by the New York Knicks, has died at age 43. His wife, India, shared the sad news on Facebook. Sweetney faced significant weight issues during his career and played two seasons for the Knicks before being traded to the Chicago Bulls.
Sweetney's journey began as a star at Georgetown University, where he shone before entering the draft. The cause of death has not been disclosed by officials or family members. His wife expressed deep sorrow over his passing, highlighting Sweetney’s profound love for his family and how they would miss him dearly.
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Mike Sweetney, a Georgetown star whom the Knicks selected with the No. 9 pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, died at 43 years old.
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The news was announced by his wife, India, in a Facebook post Thursday.
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“With the heaviest hearts, we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Michael,” India wrote.
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India → sadden → Michael
“To know Mike Sweetney was love to him.
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No one loved him more and he loved no one more than his family.
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His children were the light of his life, and he lived every day to give them the best life possible.
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he → live → life
I’m not sure what we or I will do without him.
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No cause of death was announced.
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cause → announce → death
Sweetney, who battled weight issues throughout his NBA career, played two seasons for the Knicks before being traded to the Bulls.
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who → battle → Bulls
This is a breaking news story.
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