Former Jazz, Knicks Forward Dies at 63
Summary
Carey Scurry, a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA for the Utah Jazz and New York Knicks, died at age 63. He had a career in basketball that included college, NBA, and international play before retiring due to injuries from a car accident.Key Facts
- Carey Scurry was drafted by the Utah Jazz in the second round of the 1985 NBA draft.
- He played three seasons with the Jazz and a short stint of four games with the New York Knicks in 1988.
- Scurry played professionally in the Continental Basketball Association and overseas in Europe and South America.
- Injuries from a car accident in Barcelona forced him to retire from playing basketball.
- In college, he helped Long Island University reach the NCAA Division I men's tournament in 1984.
- Scurry is the most recent Long Island alum to be drafted into the NBA and holds records at the school.
- He wrote a memoir in 2024 titled "A Hoopster's Journey," detailing his basketball career and personal struggles.
- The Utah Jazz team that drafted him also included future stars like John Stockton and Karl Malone.
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