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Basketball Fan Franchise Player
Joined: 03 Feb 2004 Posts: 24761
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 3:50 pm Post subject: NBA TV Analyst Sekou Smith dies of complications from Covid |
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This is all over Twitter I don't have a definitive article to link so here you go
https://twitter.com/Unit1HoopSource/status/1354196921951285249
Quote: | Today we lost one of our good brothers “ Sekou Smith.” We just spoke to him 2 weeks ago about doing our HBCU symposium in his hometown Grand Rapids Michigan. He was extremely excited! He attended Jackson State!
For 2 decades he was a staple in the NBA for writing contest! |
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Black20Ice Star Player
Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 1860
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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Just heard.
He had 2 sons. He posted them on IG and you could tell he really loved them too.
Sleep peacefully.🥀 |
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TDRock Retired Number
Joined: 27 May 2010 Posts: 49069 Location: LA to the Bay
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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I just saw the news on Twitter when I was looking to update the injury thread. My mind was really blown by that one was so so so sad to hear. |
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Basketball Fan Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 5:53 pm Post subject: |
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I totally forgot he used to be a beat writer for the Pacers in the early 00s. |
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LarryCoon Site Staff
Joined: 11 Aug 2002 Posts: 11265
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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This hurts. Bad.
Great guy, and always generous with his time & talent for me and my projects. |
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Hammett Star Player
Joined: 20 Dec 2008 Posts: 9380
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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Only 48. (bleep) this virus. RIP _________________ Lakers. Built different. |
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jonnybravo Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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2 weeks...Thats scary af. _________________ KOBE |
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AllorNothing Franchise Player
Joined: 08 Oct 2001 Posts: 18448
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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Rip. So sad. |
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kikanga Retired Number
Joined: 15 Sep 2012 Posts: 29280 Location: La La Land
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Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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R.I.P. _________________ "Every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better” |
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