A beloved NBA veteran and Georgetown legend, Mike Sweetney, has passed away at 43, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and basketball excellence. Drafted ninth overall by the Knicks in 2003, Sweetney showed promise early on before being traded to Chicago and later building a global career across China, Puerto Rico, and South America. After retiring in 2017, he devoted himself to coaching, most recently at Yeshiva University, where his community spirit and unwavering support for others shone brightly. Even in retirement, he remained close to the Knicks, who honored him with invites during their historic championship run — a gesture he cherished deeply. A finalist for college player of the year and a pillar of his family and friends, Sweetney’s impact will be felt far beyond the court.
Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai
This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://nypost.com/2026/09/17/sports/mike-sweetney-former-top-knicks-draft-pick-dead-at-43/
More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/570187eb9d796534
Podden och tillhörande omslagsbild på den här sidan tillhör
The Daily News Now!. Innehållet i podden är skapat av The Daily News Now! och inte av,
eller tillsammans med, Poddtoppen.
