Former Atlanta Hawks star Eddie Johnson, who was hit with a lifetime ban from the NBA and was serving a life sentence in prison, has died, according to the Associated Press.
He was 65.
Johnson died on Oct. 26, but his death was confirmed on Tuesday by the Rocker-Cusack Mortuary in Leesburg, Florida, per the report.
‘Fast Eddie’ sentenced to life in prison, banned from NBA
Johnson, who quickly earned the nickname “Fast Eddie,” was selected by the Hawks in the third round of the 1977…
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