Retired American professional basketball player Artis Wayne Cooper, popularly known as Wayne Cooper, has died. He died on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, aged 65.
He was born in Milan, Georgia. When Cooper retired, he was the Denver Nuggets’ all-time leader in blocks. Cooper was selected by the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the 1978 NBA draft.
Cooper played for the Nuggets for five seasons out of his 14-year NBA career. He also played for five seasons in Portland, most notably as a pivotal bench player during the Blazers’ runs to the Conference Finals and NBA Finals between 1990 and 1992.
Wayne Cooper cause of death
Denver Nuggets announced his death in a tweet without stating the cause of his death.
The tweet read: “We are saddened to hear of the passing of a great Nugget, teammate, and person, Wayne Cooper. He will be sorely missed, and our thoughts are with his family at this time. Rest In Peace.”
Wayne Cooper wife and children
Wayne Cooper reportedly has a wife and has been married for years. He also has children. However, he has shielded his immediate family from the limelight.
Wayne Cooper net worth
He had an estimated net worth of $6 million at the time of his death, thanks to his successful NBA career.
When is Wayne Cooper funeral?
The official funeral and burial arrangements for Wayne Cooper is expected to be announced in the coming days. For now, his family is in a state of mourning.
