Barry Clemens was part of the Cavaliers before most of the moments that define the franchise today. His basketball story, though, reached well beyond his two seasons in Cleveland. The Cavs announced Tuesday that Clemens has died. The Dayton native…
Former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Barry Clemens has passed away, the NBA franchise announced on Tuesday. The Dayton native and Ohio Wesleyan standout played two seasons for the Cavaliers from 1972 to 1974, appearing in 143 games during an 11-year NBA career. The Cavaliers and Rock Entertainment Group issued a statement expressing their sadness and offering thoughts to his family and friends.
Clemens was originally drafted by the New York Knicks in 1965 and played for the Chicago Bulls, Seattle SuperSonics, and Portland Trail Blazers before retiring in 1976. Over his 790 career NBA games, the 6-foot-6 forward recorded 5,316 points, known primarily for his outside shooting. He was inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.
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