NBA Hall of Fame forward Connie Hawkins has died at the age of 75.
His family confirmed Hawkins died Friday evening, KPNX reported.
Hawkins, nicknamed "The Hawk," played for the Phoenix Suns from 1969-1973. He was a four-time NBA All-Star and his number was retired in the Suns' Ring of Honor, KPNX reported.
Hawkins was initially banned from the NBA after being associated with a college basketball gambling scandal, NBA.com reported. Hawkins' career included stints in the American Basketball Association, as a Harlem Globetrotter and a legend on New York City playgrounds.
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