NBA reacts to death of Sean Rooks
The NBA community mourned the death of former player and coach Sean Rooks after his sudden passing on Tuesday.
Rooks, 46, played for 12 seasons for seven different organizations and most recently served as a player-development coach for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Upon the announcement of his death, there was an outpouring of emotion by those who knew Rooks and wanted to offer their sympathies.
Sean Rooks: Rest In Heaven My Friend! pic.twitter.com/y9krSHK6Yb
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) June 8, 2016
RIP Sean Rooks. You made plane rides my first year fun. Can't believe we talked just a few weeks ago. You will be missed Wookie
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) June 8, 2016
RIP Coach Rooks! prayers to the rooks family! #wildcatfamily pic.twitter.com/AMCb57Y4EP
— Solomon Hill (@solohill) June 8, 2016
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Sean Rooks. Our thoughts are with the entire Rooks family.
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) June 8, 2016
Muhammad Ali, Kimbo Slice and Now Coach Rooks... Life is short!! Cherish each day like tomorrow's not promise. #RipCoachRooks
— Carl Landry (@CarlLandry) June 8, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Rooks family. Gonna miss you bro 😔 #RIP https://t.co/5K3iimIsoJ
— Nik Stauskas (@NStauskas11) June 8, 2016
I feel like I've been sayin this too much lately. I am really hurt by this one. RiP to coach rooks. I'm glad we were able to bond. Miss you.
— Michael Carter-Willi (@MCW1) June 8, 2016
Damn man. RIP Sean Rooks. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Sad crazy news! Condolences to his family.
— Quentin Richardson (@QRich) June 7, 2016
The NBPA family sends our thoughts and prayers to Sean Rooks' family and friends at this time. pic.twitter.com/cOQmpbqRpi
— NBPA (@TheNBPA) June 8, 2016