Summary
Gerald Paddio, a former NBA player, died in a car accident at age 60. Paddio played for five different NBA teams and was known for his time at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he contributed to reaching the Final Four in 1987.
Key Facts
- Gerald Paddio died on April 4 in a car accident in Louisiana.
- He was 60 years old at the time of his death.
- Paddio played for five NBA teams between 1990 and 1994.
- He scored an average of 5.5 points per game during his NBA career.
- Paddio played college basketball at UNLV, reaching the NCAA Final Four in 1987.
- He was originally drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1988.
- Paddio also played professional basketball overseas in several countries.