Earl Cureton, NBA champion and former Milan player, passed away at 66 / News - Basketnews.com

Cureton worked on an NCAA basketball broadcast the day before he passed away on Sunday. The cause of his death is currently unknown.

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Earl Cureton, a two-time NBA champion, passed away at 66 on Sunday morning.

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Cureton, who played 12 seasons in the NBA, winning the championship with the Philadelphia 76ers (1983) and the Houston Rockets (1994), worked on an ESPN+ NCAA basketball broadcast on Saturday the day before he passed away, The Detroit News writes.

The cause of his death is currently unknown.

Between his numerous NBA seasons, Cureton played multiple years internationally, one of which was for Olimpia Milan in 1989-90, a team that currently plays in the EuroLeague.

Cureton, a Detroit native, remained loyal to his home city throughout his entire life, dedicating his service to the local sport until his death. "He represented our franchise with great passion and truly enjoyed working to give back and improve the lives of Detroiters in the city he loved so much,' the Pistons wrote.

"All of us are hurting with the unexpected loss of Earl Cureton. He was a tremendous teammate, tough competitor, a champion, and a great human being. Earl always held the Detroit community close to his heart and worked tirelessly to make a difference for the city he loved. He will be greatly missed," Hall of Famer and former Cureton's teammate Isiah Thomas said.

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