
Sean Rooks (1969-2016)
Former NBA center and Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Sean Rooks died Tuesday at the age of 46. Rooks was an all-Pac-10 player at the University of Arizona before a 12-year career in the NBA.
The NBA family took to social media to share its condolences and memories.
Sean Rooks: Rest In Heaven My Friend! pic.twitter.com/y9krSHK6Yb
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) June 8, 2016
My heart goes out to the family of Sean Rooks. Today the entire NBA family mourns the loss of a great man... #RIP Big Fella!!
— grant hill (@realgranthill33) June 8, 2016
Rip Sean Rooks.. What is going on?? Please cherish every day!
— ? Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) June 8, 2016
Sad news to hear my friend & teammate Sean Rooks has passed away. I send my condolences to his family what a great guy and teammate!
— Corey Maggette (@Corey_Maggette)June 8, 2016
Sad day for the @NBA Family.... RIP to Sean Rooks..May GOD bless his Family!!!
— DeMarre Carroll (@DeMarreCarroll1) June 8, 2016
Rest in Peace to my brother Sean Rooks. Gone way too soon. This one hurts... It's hard to put… https://t.co/dLXyuFGmCH
— Tracy Murray (@RealTracyMurray) June 8, 2016
Prayers up to Sean Rooks and his family. Heard nothing but great things about him. R.i.p
— Marcus Morris (@MookMorris2) June 8, 2016
Prayers go out to Sean Rooks and his family, way to young to be taken. What a great guy he was. You will be missed from Your@NBAfamily
— Bobby Jackson (@TheBobbyJackson)June 8, 2016
Sean Rooks was a great guy and great teammate. My condolence to his family. RIP
— Zaza Pachulia (@zaza27) June 8, 2016
Our hearts and condolences are with the family of Sean Rooks following today's tragic news. pic.twitter.com/30JiTc47cS
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 8, 2016
Stunned by the sudden death of Sean Rooks. We shared some battles, but he was an even better person. #NBABrotherhood pic.twitter.com/91mZpl6ylv
— Adonal Foyle (@afoyle3131) June 8, 2016
Sean rooks was a great coach man I can't believe he died RIP gone too soon
— Jordan McRae (@JordyMac52) June 8, 2016
Damn man. RIP Sean Rooks. ?????? Sad crazy news! Condolences to his family.
— Quentin Richardson (@QRich) June 7, 2016
Spent a lot of Saturday's playing pickup ball in the 90s with Sean Rooks at 38th St on Newport. One of best people I know. Funny, outgoing..
— Miles Simon (@milessimon) June 8, 2016
And very genuine. Sean rooks was working his way up the nba coaching ladder. Gone too soon. Going to miss you Wookie!!! Love you my man
— Miles Simon (@milessimon) June 8, 2016