July 27, 1993. That was the day that Reggie Lewis passed away due to cardiac arrest. Before his untimely passing, Lewis was showing the signs of a future NBA star. In six seasons for the Boston Celtics, Lewis averaged 17.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, shooting 48.8% from the field.
Lewis was also well-liked among the NBA community and had formed a close friendship with Sam Cassell – who recently joined the Celtics as an assistant coach. In a recent interview with Steve Bulpett of Heavy.com, Cassell recalled the moment that he was informed of Lewis’ passing, noting how he ‘just fell’ to his knees.
