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Yeah, I seen him play at Boise State tons of times. I met him a couple times also...
"April 2 was the one-year anniversary of his second cancer," (George) Karl said. "And it was just amazing what he has been through. How far he has grown and the maturity that he has shown. I think he understands how much he's grown up in the two years that he's had cancer."
It surprises Coby that some consider him an inspiration. After all, as a rookie, he played in just 17 games for the Lakers, averaged a mere 1.8 points. But before he even made the team as an undrafted free agent with a partially guaranteed contract, a highly respected veteran was paying homage to his voyage.
Lakers guard Derek Fisher knows all about cancer. During last year's playoffs, Fisher, then with the Utah Jazz, took a much-publicized leave of absence to tend to his daughter, Tatum, then almost 10 months, who was battling a form of eye cancer.
When Coby showed up for training camp last fall, Fisher sought him out.
"The first time I met him, he said he was proud to just be a teammate with me, considering what I've gone through," Coby said. "It was awkward just to hear thatbecause I have so much respect for him."
Fisher may be a 12-year veteran, but he has respect for the rookie.
"I just wanted to let him know, not just because of my daughter and family
experience," Fisher said. "Even just as an athlete, you recognize how many battles you've been through and how hard you have to work to get to his point. Battling cancer, on top of everything, he is to be commended, and I wanted to let him know that's how I felt."
SourceSources close to the situation contend James Posey would love to be a Laker and that the Lakers are willing to go the full exception to land him
Baron is a douche. I don't like him but at the same time I would like him to sign with us so Baron gets owned.The Elton Brand situation is funny...
I don't think he will, but if he signs with the warriors; it's basically a trade.
If you're the Warriors would you trade B-diddy for Brand? No.
If you're the Clippers, do you trade Brand for B-diddy? No.
lol
I know. Imagine:Iggy isn't lanky. Anthony Randolph and Brandan Wright... Now those are some lanky niggers.