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Re: Rodney Rogers Hurt
« Reply #15 on: December 03, 2008, 09:02:21 AM »

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weird, just got off the phone with a client who's son got hurt on an ATV this weekend.

Moral of the story:  ATV's are silly

Lots of people get hurt using steak knives at dinner, so let's label them silly as well...

Blame the inexperienced, untrained rider who is usually out of control, not the machine. I have rode 3 and 4 wheelers for years and years and NEVER have had an accident. That's because I know what I am doing and don't push it past my ability...

I hope RR is doing fine. I live right here and should drop in and see him!

Fair enough.  I just always found ATV's sorta silly.  I'm sure they're a ball to cruise around on.

If the news of him being paralyzed is accurate, I am sure he and his family would agree with your view though! How sad. I hope it isn't the case.
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Re: Rodney Rogers Hurt
« Reply #16 on: December 04, 2008, 10:27:57 AM »

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http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3744237

ESPN confirmed that Rodney is paralyzed. What a terrible tragedy. Looks like he was doing some good things post-NBA too.
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Re: Rodney Rogers Hurt
« Reply #17 on: December 04, 2008, 10:33:19 AM »

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Quote from: GroverTheClover on December 04, 2008, 10:27:57 AM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3744237

ESPN confirmed that Rodney is paralyzed. What a terrible tragedy. Looks like he was doing some good things post-NBA too.

Oh man, that's terrible news.  My thoughts are definitely with him.  He was one of my favs on that '02 team and whenever he got the ball beyond the arc, there seemed to be a collective pause throughout the crowd in anticipation of another big three.

Always a fan of his.
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Re: Rodney Rogers Hurt
« Reply #18 on: December 04, 2008, 10:35:32 AM »

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Quote from: GroverTheClover on December 04, 2008, 10:27:57 AM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3744237

ESPN confirmed that Rodney is paralyzed. What a terrible tragedy. Looks like he was doing some good things post-NBA too.

Thanks for the link.  What a bummer.  The guy was in a position to do something he loved without worrying about the financial aspect, but doing it with a good attitude.
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« Reply #19 on: December 04, 2008, 10:35:53 AM »

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Sad, sad news  :'(
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Re: Rodney Rogers Hurt
« Reply #20 on: December 04, 2008, 10:38:02 AM »

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhCy8q2p5Jw

I'll see if I can find the dunk he had with the Nuggets when Dikembe was a rookie (I think).  It's one of my all time favorite dunks
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Re: Rodney Rogers Hurt
« Reply #21 on: December 04, 2008, 10:48:52 AM »

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i5cDPVGD3I
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Man...Everything you see about him makes you like the guy more...He seems about as well equipped as imaginable to face what he's up against for the rest of his of life.
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Re: Rodney Rogers Hurt
« Reply #22 on: December 04, 2008, 11:29:27 AM »

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Quote from: GroverTheClover on December 04, 2008, 10:27:57 AM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3744237

ESPN confirmed that Rodney is paralyzed. What a terrible tragedy. Looks like he was doing some good things post-NBA too.

 :'( Man, for those who didn't actually read the ESPN report, he sounds like such a cool, down-to-earth guy.  I loved Rodney when he was here, but he sounds like a great guy off the court too.  Not that I'd ever wish this on anybody, but he just sounds like the anti-big time athlete, someone you'd never want bad things to happen to:

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He was also volunteering as a girls' basketball coach at a Durham middle school and had set up a computer lab at a city public housing complex, according to the report.

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Rodney isn't the type to sit around twiddling his thumbs. There aren't any jobs he considers too small for him," Williams said, according to the News and Observer. "He started his own trucking company and was usually the lead driver. He'd be out there driving to the quarry at 3:30 in the morning."

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"I didn't even know he had lots of money. He is very friendly, very concerned, very conscientious," Balzarano said, according to the report. "We chose him because of his ethics and his attitude. He was highly motivated. He was promoted to supervisor six months ago."
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Re: Rodney Rogers Hurt
« Reply #23 on: December 04, 2008, 11:38:26 AM »

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How is it that great people like Rodney have an accident and get paralyzed and yet idiots like Plaxico Burress misfire a gun, shooting themselves and only come away with a scratch?

God works in very mysterious ways sometimes.

I will be praying for you, Rodney, and I hope that one day with much therapy, work, luck, and love you will be able to walk into the Garden to a standing ovation.

Such a sad story! I hate seeing when the good guys take it on the chin. There's just so few of them left.
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Re: Rodney Rogers Hurt
« Reply #24 on: December 04, 2008, 11:47:15 AM »

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It wouldn't shock me given his personality, NBA level of fame, financial situation, and his love for trucks etc... that he becomes a Christopher Reeve type, but focused on championing the advancement of wheelchair paraplegics or something.

One thing at a time though.  He's got a long road ahead of him.
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Re: Rodney Rogers Hurt
« Reply #25 on: December 04, 2008, 11:56:47 AM »

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Is it confirmed that this is permanent, or could it be only temporary?
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Re: Rodney Rogers Hurt
« Reply #26 on: December 05, 2008, 09:47:22 AM »

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This is terrible news. My thoughts and prayers go out to Rodney and his family. He sounds like such an amazing, selfless person. It pulled on my heartstrings when I read that ESPN article. I wish him best of luck with his therapy.
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« Reply #27 on: December 05, 2008, 02:39:01 PM »

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This is a sad thing to have happen to Rodney Rogers, who was a key component to our run to the Conference Finals in the 2002 playoffs. I think everyone should say a pray for him.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3744237
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