# Death of former NBA player Michael Sweetney

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-former-nba-player-michael-sweetney
> Updated: 2026-09-19T23:59:02.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 2.

Former NBA player and Georgetown University standout Michael Sweetney has died at the age of 43. His death was announced by his wife, India, via social media, though an official cause of death has not been released.

Sweetney was selected ninth overall in the 2003 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. During his four-year NBA career, he played two seasons for the Knicks and two seasons for the Chicago Bulls. Following his time in the NBA, he played professionally in several international leagues, including stints in China, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Uruguay.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Mike Sweetney, former NBA player and Georgetown star, dies at 43

Former NBA player and Georgetown standout Mike Sweetney has died at age 43. He played four seasons for the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls after being a top 2003 draft pick.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mike-sweetney-former-nba-player-and-georgetown-star-dies-at-43

### 2026-09-17: Michael Sweetney, former NBA player, dies at 43

Former NBA player and Georgetown standout Michael Sweetney has died at age 43. He played for the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls after being a top 2003 draft pick.

28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michael-sweetney-former-knicks-first-round-pick-dies-at-43

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