Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2025 - Page 12
11. Rodney Rogers
Rodney Rogers, a Wake Forest basketball legend and former NBA star, passed away at 54 from natural causes related to a 2008 spinal cord injury. A Durham, N.C., native, Rogers was pivotal in Wake Forest’s 1990s resurgence, earning ACC Freshman of the Year in 1991 and ACC Player of the Year in 1993. Drafted ninth overall by the Denver Nuggets, he enjoyed a 12-year NBA career, earning Sixth Man of the Year in 2000. Despite his paralysis, Rogers inspired many through his advocacy and resilience. He is survived by his wife, Faye, and children, with his No. 54 jersey retired.
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