Robert Edwin Gross (born August 3, 1953) is an American retired professional

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player. A 6'6" (1.98 m) 200 lb (91 kg)

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, he attended Seattle University and

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, and was selected in the 1975 NBA draft by the

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. He was also selected in the 1975 ABA Draft by the

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. Gross was the starting

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for the Blazers during their only championship season ( 1976–77). He left the NBA in 1983 with career averages of 8.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.12 steals a game. Currently living in the

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area, Gross' number 30 jersey was retired on December 18, 2008 during the Trail Blazers' home game against the

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. Since his retirement from basketball, he has been in the construction business.

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