Former Portland Trail Blazers forward Cliff Robinson has been hospitalized at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. A statement released by Robinson's family on Wednesday confirmed the hospitalization:

It is not known what Robinson is being treated for at this time.

Robinson, 50, was drafted by the Blazers in the second round of the 1989 NBA draft and played eight seasons in Portland. He was voted the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 1993 and made his only All-Star game appearance in 1994.

After leaving the Blazers following the 1996-97 season, Robinson played for the Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors and New Jersey Nets. He averaged 14.2 points and 4.6 rebounds over his 18-year NBA career.

Robinson, who was known as Uncle Cliffy during his playing days, has become an advocate for recreational marijuana and recently announced plans to open a grow operation in Oregon.

We will continue to update this post with more information on Robinson's condition.