Gilliam never quite lived up to his draft status, but he was an effective NBA player, once averaging 18.3 points and 9.1 rebounds in a season.
Armen Gilliam Dead Of Apparent Heart Attack At 47; Journeyman Was No. 2 Overall Pick In 1987
Armen Gilliam, the the former No. 2 overall draft pick who spent 13 seasons in the NBA, is dead at 47 of an apparent heart attack. Gilliam, 47, reportedly died while playing a pickup basketball game in a suburban Pittsburgh gym. Gilliam was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area before attending UNLV where he was a collegiate star.
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