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Hawks Center Jason Collier Dies Suddenly

Saturday, October 15, 2005 7:34:48 PM
By CHARLES ODUM and HARRY R. WEBER

Atlanta Hawks center Jason Collier, right, is shown defending Orlando Magic's Jameer Nelson in an exhibition game Tuesday, Oct. 11,  2005 in Atlanta.  Collier died early Saturday morning, Oct. 15, 2005  a team spokesman said. He was 28. Collier, a five-year NBA veteran, died of a possible cardiac arrest, said Arthu Triche, a spokesman for the team.  (AP Photo/John Bazemore) 	ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta Hawks center Jason Collier died early Saturday after he had trouble breathing and was stricken in his home, his father said. He was 28.

General manager Billy Knight said the cause of death was not immediately clear for the 7-foot, 260-pound player. He said Collier had "no issues" in a preseason physical given to all players.

Jeff Collier told The Associated Press his son died in an ambulance on the way to the hospital and did not have any diagnosed health problems apart from his knees.


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