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Basketball mourns the death of Mike Sweetney at age 43: from joining LeBron James in the NBA to his activism for mental health

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Former NBA player Michael Sweetney has died at the age of 43. His family confirmed the passing on Thursday, prompting expressions of mourning across the basketball community. Sweetney was selected ninth overall in the 2003 NBA draft and played for the New York Knicks and the Chicago Bulls during his professional career.

Beyond his time in the NBA, Sweetney maintained a significant presence in international basketball, including stints in Puerto Rico and Uruguay. Following his playing career, he became known for his advocacy work regarding mental health awareness.

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Infobae (Headline 1) Focuses on his NBA draft class and mental health advocacy
Infobae (Headline 2) Focuses on his international playing career and family announcement
Read the full story at the source Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) · AR
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