Eric Montross, Former North Carolina Great and NBA Veteran, Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
• Eric Montross, a former North Carolina basketball player and NBA veteran, announced that he has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of cancer that affects plasma cells in bone marrow. • Montross shared his diagnosis on social media, expressing that he was grateful for the support he has received from family, friends, and fans. • He played at North Carolina from 1990-1994, winning a national championship in 1993 and being named the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player. • Montross was selected by the Boston Celtics with the ninth overall pick in the 1994 NBA Draft, playing for several teams over the course of his career, including the Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets. • After retiring from the NBA, Montross worked as a broadcaster and analyst for UNC basketball games, as well as a radio host. • He also co-founded the Montross Family Foundation, which supports charities that focus on improving the lives of children and families. • Multiple myeloma is a treatable but incurable form of cancer that affects approximately 32,000 people in the United States each year. • Montross has stated that he will be taking time off to focus on his health and treatment, but that he plans to continue working with his foundation. • Montross has received an outpouring of support from fans and the basketball community, including from his former UNC teammate and fellow NBA player Hubert Davis. Key Takeaway: Eric Montross, a former UNC basketball player and NBA veteran, has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of cancer that affects plasma cells in bone marrow. Despite this diagnosis, he plans to continue his work with his foundation and has received support from fans and the basketball community. Read the full article
