Anthony Frederick
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Anthony Frederick was an American
professional basketball
player who was selected by the Denver Nuggets
in the 6th round (133rd overall) of the 1986 NBA Draft
. A 6'7" forward from Santa Monica College
and Pepperdine University
, Frederick played in three NBA seasons. He played for the Indiana Pacers
, Sacramento Kings
and Charlotte Hornets
. In his NBA career, Frederick played in 147 games and scored a total of 718 points.
Frederick died of an apparent heart attack
on May 29, 2003, at the age of 38.
According to Los Angeles police, Frederick lost consciousness about 8:30 p.m. while he and his wife were driving in the San Fernando Valley
. Jocelyn Frederick tried to stop the car but was unsuccessful. Anthony Frederick was taken to Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Woodland Hills
, where he was pronounced dead at 9:17 p.m. Anthony's last few years were spent at Pinecrest Schools in Woodland Hills where his daughter went to school. he became the coach of several elementary basketball teams at Pinecrest.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player who was selected by the Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams...
in the 6th round (133rd overall) of the 1986 NBA Draft
1986 NBA Draft
-Drug and health issues involving drafted players:There were various drug-related problems that plagued players in the 1986 NBA draft. Most notable was the death of highly-touted Len Bias. Bias died less than two days after being selected second overall by the defending champion Boston Celtics. His...
. A 6'7" forward from Santa Monica College
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica College is a two-year, public, junior college located in Santa Monica, California.Santa Monica College was first opened in 1929 as Santa Monica Junior College. Current enrollment is over 30,000 students in more than 90 fields of study...
and Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is an independent, private, medium-sized university affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The university's campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean in unincorporated Los Angeles County, California, United States, near Malibu, is the location for Seaver College, the School of...
, Frederick played in three NBA seasons. He played for the Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
, Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
and Charlotte Hornets
New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
The New Orleans Hornets are a professional basketball team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They play in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association. The franchise began play during the 1988–89 NBA season as the Charlotte Hornets, based in Charlotte,...
. In his NBA career, Frederick played in 147 games and scored a total of 718 points.
Frederick died of an apparent heart attack
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction or acute myocardial infarction , commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die...
on May 29, 2003, at the age of 38.
According to Los Angeles police, Frederick lost consciousness about 8:30 p.m. while he and his wife were driving in the San Fernando Valley
San Fernando Valley
The San Fernando Valley is an urbanized valley located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area of southern California, United States, defined by the dramatic mountains of the Transverse Ranges circling it...
. Jocelyn Frederick tried to stop the car but was unsuccessful. Anthony Frederick was taken to Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California
Woodland Hills is a district in the city of Los Angeles, California.Woodland Hills is located in the southwestern area of the San Fernando Valley, east of Calabasas and west of Tarzana, with Warner Center in its northern section...
, where he was pronounced dead at 9:17 p.m. Anthony's last few years were spent at Pinecrest Schools in Woodland Hills where his daughter went to school. he became the coach of several elementary basketball teams at Pinecrest.