New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Mike Sweetney, the Georgetown forward the New York Knicks selected with the No. 9 pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, passed away at 43. His wife, India, shared the news in a Facebook post on Thursday. No cause of death was announced.

"With the heaviest hearts, we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Michael," India wrote. "To know Mike Sweetney was love to him. No one loved him more, and he loved no one more than his family. His children were the light of his life, and he lived every day to give them the best life possible. He's been my best friend for 30 years and my husband for almost 20. I'm not sure what we or I will do without him."

She later posted a GoFundMe page with a $10,000 goal and the s...