It’s real been a year filled with players of NBA past dying. When one goes you spare a moment, not just for that particular player, but for the ones gone this year. Dawkins, Malone, Schayes and now John ‘Hot Rod’ Williams who died at the age of 53.
“The entire Cavaliers family is deeply saddened with the news of John “Hot Rod” Williams’ passing,” a statement from the Cavaliers read. “Hot Rod was, first and foremost, a great teammate, and also the kind of dependable person and player that made the Cavaliers organization proud during his almost decade-long time with the team. Hot Rod was the guy that willingly and pridefully drew the toughest defensive assignment. He was the kind of talented, unselfish and versatile player and person that earned the respect of everyone around him, including his teammates and opponents, and those who knew and worked with him off the court as well. In many respects, he was the humble embodiment and unsung hero of one of the most memorable and successful eras of Cavaliers basketball.
“Hot Rod will be greatly missed and our thoughts and prayers are with his family.“
Dedicating a post to him and remembering him just for a moment is the least we could do.
Rest in peace Hot Rod.
