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NBA Player Gerald Paddio Dies in Louisiana Accident at 60

4/5/2026

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Gerald Paddio died on April 4 in a single-vehicle accident near Rayne, Louisiana, at age 60.
He played for five NBA teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks, over three seasons, averaging 5.5 points per game.
He starred at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, helping UNLV reach the 1987 Final Four.
He was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1988.

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Gerald Paddio died on April 4 in a single-vehicle accident near Rayne, Louisiana, at age 60.
He played for five NBA teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks, over three seasons, averaging 5.5 points per game.
He starred at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, helping UNLV reach the 1987 Final Four.
He was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1988.