Bobby Phills

About

Basketball player whose life was cut tragically short when he was killed in a car wreck in January 2000. He is best remembered by NBA fans for his days with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets.

Before Fame

He attended Southern University in Louisiana and was originally drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1991 NBA Draft.

Trivia

His #13 jersey was retired by the Hornets a month after his death, making his jersey the first to be retired by the organization.

Family Life

He is survived by his wife, Kendall, and three children.

Associated With

He was killed while following Hornets teammates David Wesley at over 75 miles per hour.