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Former NBA Player Mike Sweetney Dies at 43
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First reported by Sport5 · 1 hour ago
What happened
Former NBA player Mike Sweetney, an outspoken supporter of Israel who visited the country during the recent conflict, has passed away at age 43. Sweetney was involved in community activities during his time in Israel.
- 01Former NBA player Mike Sweetney has died at 43.
- 02Sweetney was a vocal supporter of Israel.
- 03He visited Israel during the recent conflict.
- 04He engaged with students and visited hospitals in Israel.
- 05He was an assistant coach at Yeshiva University.
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