Former Portland Trail Blazers All-star forward Cliff Robinson is still currently hospitalized with a minor brain hemorrhage, but he is now in the process of getting better, according to a statement that he personally released on Tuesday.

Robinson, 50, issued a statement, saying that he wanted the Trail Blazers fan base and his NBA friends to know he is doing well and is currently in the process of getting better. According to ESPN.com, he also stated that he and his family have greatly appreciated the prayers and well-wishes for his recovery.

"I had an unfortunate incident with a minor brain hemorrhage, which means I will be in rehabilitation for quite a while. But I'm excited about trying to get past this speed bump, as I'm trying to improve every single day," Robinson ended his statement with that positive note.

Just last Thursday, it was officially announced that Robinson was hospitalized at the Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland with an undisclosed illness. According to USA Today, fans and other people within the league have been inquiring about his current condition and what illness has he been plagued with, but not until now have they known what it was.

Robinson, who the Blazers selected with the 36th overall pick in the 1989 NBA draft, averaged 16.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals during his tenure of eight seasons as a Portland Trailblazer - all of which ended with a trip to the NBA playoffs. Aside from Portland, Robinson has also played for the Phoenix Suns, New Jersey Nets, Detroit Pistons, and the Golden State Warriors.

He was named the Sixth Man of the Year for the 1992-93 season, an All-Star selection in 1994 and Second Team All-Defense selection for the 1999-00 and 2001-02 seasons. With this new revelation being unfolded, fans and player around the league reached out their support for Robinson.

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