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#16 SmooveZilla

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Posted 28 July 2010 - 06:55 PM

View PostSwatguy, on 28 July 2010 - 06:53 PM, said:

My first live presser was Lorenzen's signing. I'll always remember him. Prayers go out to his family. R.I.P. Lo

This kind of news blows... my prayers are with him and his family.

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Posted 28 July 2010 - 07:18 PM

View Postjosh_pwns_newbs, on 28 July 2010 - 05:53 PM, said:

UPDATE: According to 730 Fox Sports in Memphis, Wright was shot at least a dozen times and possibly as many as 18 times.

:(

Well that certainly ain't no suicide.

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Posted 28 July 2010 - 07:39 PM

Like someone earlier said, it was probably either an attempt to collection insurance or he owed someone money.

Regardless, it shows how quickly it all can end. Even for famous people.

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Posted 28 July 2010 - 08:02 PM

Dont post much here but this is sad. Didnt watch tv or listen to radio to find out. I found out by twitter TT

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Posted 28 July 2010 - 08:22 PM

R.I.P. Lo.





Edited by nbasuperstar40, 28 July 2010 - 08:25 PM.


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Posted 28 July 2010 - 08:39 PM

Sad to hear. I have actually driven on that road multiple times before and know the area a little bit. The more details that come out I am sure we will find that this was not a suicide, so people shouldn't be jumping to conclusions right now.

I really badmouthed Lorenzen Wright (well mainly Bernie) when he resigned with us a few years ago. But that was targeted at the player, not the human being. From all accounts, he was a really great guy. No doubt he will be missed.

View PostDjGrizz, on 28 July 2010 - 07:18 PM, said:

Well that certainly ain't no suicide.

Honestly, I have no idea why posters were giving you negative rep points for that. I guess posters feel this should be a thread for only "RIP Lo-Wright" or what have you, but come on guys.

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Posted 28 July 2010 - 08:40 PM

View PostDjGrizz, on 28 July 2010 - 07:18 PM, said:

Well that certainly ain't no suicide.

This post didn't deserve negatives so I +1 to help you out.

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Posted 28 July 2010 - 08:56 PM

If I'm not mistaken I read somewherwe memphis has a high murder rate. Who knows what lo got involved in, but it could have been a punl kid trying to get a few hundred bucks. Who knows?

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Posted 28 July 2010 - 08:56 PM

The part of Memphis he was found in is mean streets. RIP

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Posted 28 July 2010 - 09:03 PM

Rest In Peace

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Posted 28 July 2010 - 09:17 PM

well this ought to show everyone that money and fame isn't everything.

I've got 3 kids and i wouldn't trade a dollar of his money for my time with them. he mismanaged his money per to the news reports which was due to him not having any levity in respect to an exit strategy but still no kid deserves to grow up without a dad.

i predict there will be more stories like this as the delonte west types move along in the league.

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Posted 28 July 2010 - 09:25 PM

View Postgsuteke, on 28 July 2010 - 09:17 PM, said:

well this ought to show everyone that money and fame isn't everything.

I've got 3 kids and i wouldn't trade a dollar of his money for my time with them. he mismanaged his money per to the news reports which was due to him not having any levity in respect to an exit strategy but still no kid deserves to grow up without a dad.

i predict there will be more stories like this as the delonte west types move along in the league.

We have no idea what happened at this point. You are making huge sweeping generalizations right here. Did Lorenzen have financial difficulties? Yes, but to jump to the conclusion that this was the cause of death is definitely rash at this point.

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Posted 28 July 2010 - 09:36 PM

View Postgsuteke, on 28 July 2010 - 09:17 PM, said:

well this ought to show everyone that money and fame isn't everything.

I've got 3 kids and i wouldn't trade a dollar of his money for my time with them. he mismanaged his money per to the news reports which was due to him not having any levity in respect to an exit strategy but still no kid deserves to grow up without a dad.

i predict there will be more stories like this as the delonte west types move along in the league.

What does Delonte West have to do with this? I don't get it. Yes, Lorenzen had his financial difficulties, but from all indications he was a stand up guy and a great father to his children. We only know so much as fans. It's not fair to generalize his situation with others. Bottom line is that it's a very sad story and one no one wants to see happen.

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Posted 28 July 2010 - 09:37 PM

He could've been E.F. Hutton and still lost his life to senseless violence. We should avoid generalizations about (living or hanging out in Memphis, managing money, looking like you have money, having X # of kids) anytime, but most especially at the early stages of this investigation.

~lw3

Edited by lethalweapon3, 28 July 2010 - 09:37 PM.


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Posted 28 July 2010 - 09:45 PM

View Postgsuteke, on 28 July 2010 - 09:17 PM, said:

well this ought to show everyone that money and fame isn't everything.

I've got 3 kids and i wouldn't trade a dollar of his money for my time with them. he mismanaged his money per to the news reports which was due to him not having any levity in respect to an exit strategy but still no kid deserves to grow up without a dad.

i predict there will be more stories like this as the delonte west types move along in the league.

Really?

Go tell this drivel to his kids, his mother, his dad. I say you just made yourself as a cyber-coward. So this is what is in your mind. Be a Man and hold those carelessly stupid thoughts to yourself, moderator.




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