Mike Sweetney playing in Uruguay

[Andrew]

A name that some of you might remember.

Former Knick Michael Sweetney is not in shape but he's back playing in Uruguay.

Wish him the best.

Sounds like he's been going through some rough times for a long time now. Hopefully, he can shed some weight and get healthier, physically and mentally. We've seen enough former NBA players pass away in their 40s and 50s in recent years, let alone the possibility of someone in their 30s.

One of his last NBA appearances, during the pre-season in 2011:

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[[Q]]

I used to always try to draft him in Dynasty mode in Live 2005 and 06. He was a beast on the boards

[Axel]

You have to have some pretty obscene dietary habits to be that obese while playing professional basketball, even in South America. I don't think "hoping" is going to do any good for him, he needs to develop some self respect.

[NovU]

With emphasis to athleticism in today's basketball world, these kind of nice bodies are becoming extinct. Who comes closest? With Baby Davis not around, I think that title belongs to Jared Sullinger though he comes nowhere close to Sweetney.

Best of luck to fat people.

[shadowgrin]

For a moment there I thought this was another one of Jao's fitness threads.

[Kevin]

posts like these makes me want Andrew to implement a Like button.