The NBL also said in a statement it 'sends its deepest condolences to the Longley family during this difficult time'. NBL club the Sydney Kings, which Luc Longley part owns, also put out a statement.

From Fremantle to Albuquerque, Luc Longley goes back to his upbringing all the way to his college days, chronicling the journey of becoming the first Australian to be selected in the first round ...

His son Luc Longley went on to win three NBA championships ... Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Longley family after the passing of inaugural Perth Wildcats centre Richard 'Rick' Longley ...