RIP Mark Eaton

[Sebastian]

Former Jazz legend Mark Eaton has died following a bicycle crash.

He was one of the greatest defensive players of all time. He was a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, All-Star and has the highest career average in blocks (3.5). He once averaged an astonishing 5.6 BPG in the 1984-85 season.

And, in his time as a player, he continued to drive a VW Golf. Because of his 7-4 frame, he had to drive from the back seat...

He is remembered as a genuinely nice man who never let his notoriety get to his head, a great family man and mentor; most recently to Rudy Goebert.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports...k-eaton-dies-following-bicycle-crash-n1269099

 

[PIP]

Watched this dude block a shot standing up

 

[bigfoot5415]

Eaton was an absolute monster of a man.

 

[Randolphkeys]

As a kid, he proved to me Sasquatch was real.

 

[bronko]

Wasn't Eaton also badly injured in a bike wreck a couple years ago? Seems like a strange outlet for a giant.

 

[Phills14]

That was Shawn Bradley.

Former NBA center Shawn Bradley paralyzed

A traumatic spinal cord injury has left former NBA center Shawn Bradley paralyzed after he was struck by an automobile while riding his bike.

www.espn.com

Rough year for the tall guys.

 

[Jstock12]

That was Shawn Bradley.

Former NBA center Shawn Bradley paralyzed

A traumatic spinal cord injury has left former NBA center Shawn Bradley paralyzed after he was struck by an automobile while riding his bike.

www.espn.com

Rough year for the tall guys.

Almost happened to Ray Allen as well. Crazy.

 

[2 For The Brew]

Just back from a bike ride. I avoid roads wherever possible. Had to make a panic stop when a driver stopped and started over the trail. Can’t win a collision with a car.