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![Jeff Pearlman on Twitter: "Truly saddened to announce the passing of Jack McKinney, former @SJU_Basketball and @trailblazers @Lakers, @pacers @SacramentoKings coach whose career was cut short by a life-altering bicycle accident. RIP Jeff Pearlman on Twitter: "Truly saddened to announce the passing of Jack McKinney, former @SJU_Basketball and @trailblazers @Lakers, @pacers @SacramentoKings coach whose career was cut short by a life-altering bicycle accident. RIP](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dn-K_lqVsAA8_JO.jpg)