NBA legends tell a story of how good & underrated Kevin Duckworth was in the NBA! 🔥

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Originally drafted by the #SanAntonioSpurs, Duckworth was acquired in a trade with the #Blazers for #WalterBerry. He moved into the starting role in Game 37 for #Portland and scored in double-figures in 44 games and grabbed 10 plus rebounds in 18 of the final 45 games. Teammate #JeromeKersey received votes in the poll as well, finishing in fifth place.

May 12, 1988 - @trailblazers.bsky.social center #KevinDuckworth is named the @nba.com Most Improved Player.

The second year center from #EasternIllinois had his statistics jump from 5.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in his rookie season to 15.8 points and 7.4.

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For the 33rd time in team history, four players topped the 20 point mark in the home win. #TerryPorter scored 25 points, with #ClydeDrexler adding 23 while #JeromeKersey scored 20 points. In addition, Kersey grabbed 16 rebounds and Drexler gathered 10 more, marking the 90th time three #Blazers recorded 10 or more rebounds. It is the third time this trio has done so. For the #Nuggets, #AlexEnglish led all scorers with 28 points while #FatLever recorded the 37th triple-double of his career, scoring 26 points and getting 11 rebounds and assists.

April 9 1989 - #KevinDuckworth scored 27 points and gathered 15 rebounds to lead the @trailblazers.bsky.social passed the #DenverNuggets

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The win capped an 8-game, 16-day road trip for the #Celtics, who finished 4-4 on the trip.

#KevinDuckworth scored a then career-high 32 points for the #Blazers, connecting on 12-of-21 FGA. #ClydeDrexler added 22 points.