Sean Rooks dies at 46 - NBA

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內容：
Former NBA center and Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Sean Rooks died
Tuesday at the age of 46.

"It is with deep sadness and overwhelming grief that we mourn the sudden
loss of my son, Sean," his mother, Deborah Brown, said in a statement
released by the 76ers."Our family asks that our privacy be respected as
we grieve during this incredibly difficult time."

Rooks collapsed and died while having dinner at a Philadelphia restaurant
, sources told The Undefeated's Marc Spears.

Earlier in the day, Rooks had visited with Knicks president Phil Jackson
and general manager Steve Mills for an assistant coaching position on Jeff
Hornacek's staff. Rooks' interview with the Knicks was first reported by
The Vertical.

Rooks got into coaching in 2007 and had been with the 76ers organization
since 2014, prior to his release a couple of weeks ago.

"Sean will long be remembered not for his accomplishments on the court --
of which there were many -- but for his vibrant personality, positive
outlook and the genuine care he had for everyone in his life,"
the 76ers said in a statement.

Rooks played for seven NBA teams -- the Mavericks, Timberwolves, Hawks,
Lakers, Clippers, New Orleans Hornets and Magic -- from 1992 to 2004 after
being drafted by Dallas with the 30th overall pick in 1992. He played
749 career games and scored 4,676 points.

"We are shocked and terribly saddened by the news of the death of
Sean Rooks," Lakers president and co-owner Jeanie Buss said in a statement.
During his time with the Lakers he was a true professional and was a favorite
among teammates, coaches and staff. Sean was a friendly guy that everyone
loved having around."

Rooks averaged 16.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game as a senior at Arizona
in 1992, and he was part of a graduating class that won 106 games under Lute
Olson in Tucson.

"This is just a horrible shock," Olson said in a statement. "
Sean was such a wonderful young man with a great disposition. During his
time at Arizona, he was always one of the most pleasant individuals to be
around. His positivity was something I'll always remember. This is a
tough day and a terrible loss for Arizona basketball. We send our
condolences to Sean's family and friends."

Rooks' son, Kameron, is a 7-footer playing for California. Rooks is also
survived by another child, Khayla, and his mother.


大意：在與尼克隊的制服組會面後 在隨後的在晚餐中心臟病病發 隨後不治

心得：r.i.p



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