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Former Rocket Jason Collier Dead

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by rocketfat, Oct 15, 2005.

  1. parlaynhustle

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    whoa thats crazy....he was coming off his best year too...
     
  2. Sonny

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    Shocking. RIP Big Man.
     
  3. FranchiseBlade

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    How shocking and sad. RIP
     
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    Amen.
     
  6. JamesC

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    I remember that. Anyway I was shocked to hear that too. You never know when its your time.
     
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    This is terrible to hear... Any player who dies this young is a tragedy.
     
  8. gucci888

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    Terrible news. RIP.
     
  9. DaDa

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    Only two days ago, he was playing in a preseason game... my condolences to Collier's family and friends.

    R.I.P.
     
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    R.I.P....
     
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    Horrible.
     
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    My condolensences to his friends and family. Jason we will miss you.

    Glad to know that the board is so respectful in the face of such a tragedy.
     
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    RIP You big loveable white mountain RIP
     
  14. Kam

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    we gave him ****.

    but i was watching college game day or something, and i caught the bottom line thing and it said Jason Collier dead of possible Cardiac Arrest. My jaw absolutely dropped. I was like WOW. That is pretty shocking, and way sad. He was only 28. Nobody should die this young.
     
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    Incredibly sad. I just hope the exact cause of death is determined. If he had a specific defect, will it be detectible in future physicals of NBA players and other athletes?

    wnes, I had a college friend who died suddenly at 25 of a heart problem, so Collier's passing is not necessarily related to him competing in the NBA. Let's wait and see.
     
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    That really is sad news. I actually read this off cnn just now at work. R.I.P.
     
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    Wow....truly sad :(

    RIP
     
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    Truly, truly sad.

    Rest in peace, Jason.
     
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