Former NBA All-Star Cliff Robinson Issues Statement Regarding Medical Condition

Cliff Robinson, an 18-year NBA veteran and All-Star in 1994, announced Tuesday he's in recovery after suffering a minor brain hemorrhage. 

"I want [Portland] Trail Blazers fans and friends to know I'm doing well and in the process of getting better," Robinson said in a statement on the team's official website. "My family and I appreciate the prayers and well-wishes for my recovery. I had an unfortunate incident with a minor brain hemorrhage which means I'll be in rehabilitation for a while. But I'm excited about trying to get past this speed bump. I'm improving every day."

Robinson's family announced March 8 the 50-year-old had been hospitalized but didn't reveal the cause of his hospitalization.

Robinson played his first eight seasons with the Blazers from 1989 to 1997.

His 644 regular-season appearances for the team are fifth-most in franchise history, and 10,405 points rank fourth, according to Basketball-Reference.com. He was a key role player on the Blazers teams that reached the 1990 and 1992 NBA Finals.

In addition to his one All-Star appearance, Robinson won the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award in 1993 after averaging 19.1 points and 6.6 rebounds off the bench.