MrWonderful 481 Posted February 18 On 08/02/2024 at 16:45, MrWonderful said: To follow up on this, here's Pollard posting on X/Twitter from his ICU bed, revealing that he's awaiting said transplant and is on a donor list, classified as a stage 2, he says. Pollard underwent heart transplant surgery yesterday, and it seems that he's feeling good enough to already stand up and move about, albeit with assistance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,984 Posted March 6 Vadim Ivanovich Gladun was born in Zapadinka, Kiev region, and died at the age of 86, the former basketball player was a bronze medalist at the World Championships (1963), (he was the last to die from that team). European Champion (1963) (he was the last to die from that team too). Winner of the World Universiade (1959, 1961), and Champion of the USSR in 1966/67 https://ua.tribuna.com/basketball/1000000134711-umer-byvshij-ukrainskij-basketbolist-i-trener-gladun/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gisooo 3,334 Posted March 8 On 14/01/2021 at 23:01, CaptainChorizo said: 1927 born *https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bud_Grant More notable to Us sport as the Hall Of Fame Football coach of the Minnesota Vikings https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Harrison_(basketball) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Gayda American basketball player Bob Harrison (Wiki) dead at 96 He played nine seasons in the NBA as a member of the Minneapolis Lakers, Milwaukee Hawks, St. Louis Hawks, and Syracuse Nationals. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,984 Posted March 18 Dave Gunther has died at age 86. He served as head basketball coach at the University of North Dakota from 1970 to 1988. Gunther played college basketball at the University of Iowa and professional basketball with the San Francisco Warriors of the National Basketball Association, also playing for Cleveland Pipers, Detroit Pistons, Williamsport Billies and San Francisco Saints https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/college/former-und-mens-basketball-coach-dave-gunther-dies-at-86 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,984 Posted March 28 Walter Wesley was born in Fort Myers, Florida and died in Tampa, Florida, played in the NBA for the Cincinnati Royals, Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns, Capital Bullets, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, and one game during 1975–76, his 10th and final NBA season, for the Los Angeles Lakers https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article287169600.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,984 Posted April 1 Horațiu Giurgiu died at the age of 85, was a Romanian basketball player. He was born in Bilbor. With the Romanian men's national team he competed in two editions of the European Championship (1961, 1963) https://stirileprotv.ro/stiri/sport/a-murit-horatiu-giurgiu-legenda-baschetului-romanesc-a-murit-la-85-de-ani.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted May 2 On 30/09/2023 at 05:52, HDS said: Joye Lee-McNelis, longtime head coach for the University of Southern Mississippi women’s basketball team, announced her lung cancer has returned. After reading through the linked article, could a dead pool enthusiast possibly ask for more in terms of background, treatment details, outlook, etc. regarding her situation? It appears that Joye Lee-McNelis has successfully completed treatment for her THIRD recurrence of lung cancer. DDP unique for me and probably my only chance of making waves this year. Onto 2025.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDS 235 Posted May 2 3 hours ago, RadGuy said: It appears that Joye Lee-McNelis has successfully completed treatment for her THIRD recurrence of lung cancer. DDP unique for me and probably my only chance of making waves this year. Onto 2025.... She’s a tough one no doubt. But don’t be surprised if we hear about a fourth recurrence down the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,615 Posted May 4 Darius Morris (wiki) dead at 33. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilham 757 Posted May 5 5 hours ago, Ulitzer95 said: Darius Morris (wiki) dead at 33. Darius Morris had a couple pending trials re: domestic violence: https://nypost.com/2021/08/06/ex-net-darius-morris-assault-accuser-says-counterclaims-are-retaliation/ https://www.instagram.com/p/C0sTKG_MPtV/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted May 10 On 07/09/2023 at 18:44, Perhaps said: Corey ''Homicide'' Williams, former American basketball player who made a name for himself in the Australian NBL has stage 4 colon cancer. Popular DDP pick Corey Williams reportedly dead: https://7news.com.au/sport/basketball/australian-basketball-legend-corey-homicide-williams-dies-after-nine-month-battle-with-cancer-c-14620095 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,984 Posted May 17 Tony Windis was born on Long Island and died in Rawlings, Wyoming at age 91. He was drafted with the second pick in the fifth round of the 1959 NBA Draft. He appeared in nine games for the Pistons in the 1959–60 NBA season https://gowyo.com/news/2024/5/16/mens-basketball-cowboy-basketball-hall-of-famer-and-all-century-team-member-tony-windis-sr-passes-away.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gisooo 3,334 Posted May 20 American basketaball player Guy R. Strong (Wiki) dead at 93 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,411 Posted May 27 Bill Walton, who played for the Portland Trail Blazers (1974-1979), LA Clippers (1979-1985) and the Boston Celtics (1985-1988), has died aged 71. Two time NBA Champion in 1977 and again in 1986. He was also NBA All Star in 1977 and 1978. 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jd24fan 78 Posted May 27 20 minutes ago, Thatcher said: Bill Walton, who played for the Portland Trail Blazers (1974-1979), LA Clippers (1979-1985) and the Boston Celtics (1985-1988), has died aged 71. Two time NBA Champion in 1977 and again in 1986. He was also NBA All Star in 1977 and 1978. This is fairly shocking. He was still commenting games earlier this year I believe. A great player and a very interesting colorful commentator as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Hemlock 742 Posted May 31 Drew Gordon, who played 9 games for the Philadelphia 76ers about 10 years ago, dead at 33. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40248394/former-nba-player-drew-gordon-dies-car-accident-age-33 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,984 Posted June 3 Larry Cannon was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died at age 77. Cannon was an American Basketball Association All-Star who averaged 16.6 points per game in his ABA/NBA career following his All-American career at La Salle University. Cannon was forced to retire from basketball due to a chronic medical condition, phlebitis in his legs, Cannon was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 1st round (5th pick overall) of the 1969 NBA draft and by the Miami Floridians in the American Basketball Association draft ( ABA) from 1969. Cannon chose to play in the ABA. He also played for the Denver Rockets (ABA), Indiana Pacers, Miami Floridians, Memphis Pros, and Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) https://www.inquirer.com/college-sports/la-salle/larry-cannon-la-salle-sixers-denver-nuggets-20240531.html (He is on the right) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,984 Posted June 4 Duane Klueh was born in Bottineau, North Dakota, and died in Terre Haute, Indiana, and played in the NBA for the Denver Nuggets and Fort Wayne Pistons; averaging over 8 points during his career there from 49-51. His number 54 jersey is just one of five numbers retired by Indiana State University. He also played tennis and coached at the University, the tennis complex on the ISU campus, built in 1996, bears his name https://www.tribstar.com/sports/terre-haute-and-isu-legend-klueh-dead-at-98/article_87470ce8-2170-11ef-bff2-234687c6e377.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted June 7 On 04/06/2024 at 17:58, diego said: Duane Klueh was born in Bottineau, North Dakota, and died in Terre Haute, Indiana, and played in the NBA for the Denver Nuggets and Fort Wayne Pistons; averaging over 8 points during his career there from 49-51. His number 54 jersey is just one of five numbers retired by Indiana State University. He also played tennis and coached at the University, the tennis complex on the ISU campus, built in 1996, bears his name https://www.tribstar.com/sports/terre-haute-and-isu-legend-klueh-dead-at-98/article_87470ce8-2170-11ef-bff2-234687c6e377.html Boy there can’t be hardly any Fort Wayne Pistons players around. The ‘Last of the Mohicans’ thread awaits! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Unknown Man 584 Posted June 9 Chet Walker, who played for the Philadelphia 76ers (1962-1969) and Chicago Bulls (1969-1975), dead at 84. He was a 7-time all-star, won the NBA championship in 1969, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoltonMoney 306 Posted June 9 On 07/06/2024 at 03:22, Sir Creep said: Boy there can’t be hardly any Fort Wayne Pistons players around. The ‘Last of the Mohicans’ thread awaits! A scroll through Wikipedia suggests all who's left is Dick Rosenthal, 94. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted June 9 Josh Maravich, a former LSU player and the son of Hall of Famer Pete Maravich, has died. He was 42. https://apnews.com/article/lsu-josh-maravich-dead-pete-maravich-9bfd7797f21b8cf72acd82b500bd3464 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undead In Ohio 156 Posted June 9 6 hours ago, alt obits guy said: Josh Maravich, a former LSU player and the son of Hall of Famer Pete Maravich, has died. He was 42. https://apnews.com/article/lsu-josh-maravich-dead-pete-maravich-9bfd7797f21b8cf72acd82b500bd3464 Only outlived his father by two years. I wonder if he had the same congenital heart defect. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,946 Posted June 12 On 18/07/2019 at 04:57, CaptainChorizo said: Nope. Probably only Jerry West,Shaq,Michael Jordan level dudes would be thread worthy given bball is a niche endeavor in countries where most of the Non Americans post. Jerry West dead at 86. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Funeralopolis 250 Posted June 12 Jerry West dead at 86. https://www.nbapassion.com/nba/news-nba/addio-alla-leggenda-nba-jerry-west-aveva-86-anni-286706/ 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
