‘I Am Officially Out Of The ICU Unit’: Former NBA All-Star Cedric Ceballos Is On The Road To COVID-19 Recovery

Ceballos, known for his time with the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers, has been moved out of intensive care and provided an update on his progress going forward in his fight against the virus earlier this week.

Ceballos chronicled most of his hospitalization via social media, where he was intubated for more than two weeks.

The 48th overall pick in the 1990 NBA draft and a graduate of Cal-State Fullerton was literally in a fight for his life against this deadly virus.

This isn’t the first time the former All-Star (1995) has faced a health crisis.

In 2012, Ceballos the second cousin of the late great Kobe Bryant, suffered multiple heart attacks, which required stents in his blocked arteries. Past heart issues are considered a big risk factor for COVID-19 patients.

CC23, as he is referred to by ’90s hoops fans, is known for his charitable acts, with the Boys and Girls Club, Matt Leinart Foundation, and more.

Ceballos’ passion for hip-hop is also part of his basketball legacy. He’s a cultural contributor who’s done tracks with West Coast rap legend Warren G and deejayed across the country. Ceballos is also the host of “Rebound Radio” found on numerous XM station.

Ceballos, 52, played in the NBA from 1990 through 2001, and is probably best known for the blindfolded dunk he performed to win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1992.