Abe Pollin passes away

Like real basketball, as well as basketball video games? Talk about the NBA, NCAA, and other professional and amateur basketball leagues here.

Abe Pollin passes away

Postby Andrew on Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:29 pm

Story

Good write-up, though kind of unfortunate how it's turned into another opportunity for Jordan bashing, admittedly more so in the comments than the article itself (which isn't surprising, Yahoo! NBA's articles never disappoint in delivering facepalming contributions from its denizens) but I suppose it's part of the story all the same. Surely, Pollin's life's work at large and the loss to his family and the franchise is the story here, not the fallout with Michael Jordan. In any case, he certainly stuck by his beliefs, the people who were loyal to him and was clearly dedicated and passionate about the team, which are admirable traits even if the success wasn't always there. Rest in peace.
User avatar
Andrew
Retro Basketball Gamer
Administrator
 
Posts: 115118
Joined: Thu Aug 22, 2002 8:51 pm
Location: Australia

Re: Abe Pollin passes away

Postby TomCat on Wed Nov 25, 2009 6:25 pm

RIP
I saw a short story about him on SportsCenter, he has done a lot of for basketball and the city of Washington itself. He will be sorely missed
Image
2K10 Blazers Association | Photoshop Thread
Stan Smith "said", not wrote:Evening. Even-ing. Making things even.
User avatar
TomCat
Providing quaility ____ since 1991
 
Posts: 1193
Joined: Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:42 pm
Location: Victoria, Australia

Re: Abe Pollin passes away

Postby Dee. on Wed Nov 25, 2009 6:43 pm

Yeah,saw it in NBA.COM.
Like TomCat said,he has done a lot to the city and to the team.
Even though his Coaching signs and other stuff wasn't that good sometimes.
Rest in Peace.
User avatar
Dee.
 
Posts: 1397
Joined: Fri Jun 12, 2009 6:56 am
Location: Lithuania


Return to NBA & Basketball

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 7 guests