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Title: Prayers for the family of Wayman Tisdale
Post by: certify on May 15, 2009, 11:06:20 AM

Wayman Tisdale, a 12-year NBA veteran and Oklahoma University's all-time leading scorer and rebounder, has died after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 44.

 
A noted musician, Tisdale played at a charity event during the All-Star weekend in February. (David Sherman / Getty Images)
Tisdale was selected No. 2 overall in the 1985 NBA draft, behind only Patrick Ewing. He played four seasons in Indiana, five in Sacramento and four in Phoenix.

Tisdale first learned he had a cancerous cyst below his right knee after he broke his leg in a fall at his home in Los Angeles in 2007. His leg was amputated last August, but he had made several public appearances since.

During and after his playing career, Tisdale was a talented jazz bass guitarist. He released his first album in 1995 when he was a member of the Suns.

Tisdale is survived by his wife, Regina, and their four children.

Title: Re: Prayers for the family of Wayman Tisdale
Post by: rayjohnson83 on May 15, 2009, 11:24:56 AM

 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

I was just listening to his cd...

Title: Re: Prayers for the family of Wayman Tisdale
Post by: themidiroom on May 15, 2009, 12:01:16 PM

Oh wow!!! That is so sad. I didn't know he had cancer.  I love his music.

Title: Re: Prayers for the family of Wayman Tisdale
Post by: funkStrat_97 on May 15, 2009, 12:10:53 PM

This is a loss for both the sports and music worlds.  And the sad thing is that he was so upbeat and energenic after loosing his leg, that you just had the feeling that he was going to make it.  He was a man who loved God and his family and that's what kept him going, but 44 is just too young.

Title: Re: Prayers for the family of Wayman Tisdale
Post by: sjonathan02 on May 15, 2009, 12:30:36 PM

Dang, a terrible loss. Had no idea he had cancer.

Title: Re: Prayers for the family of Wayman Tisdale
Post by: lordluvr on May 15, 2009, 03:40:39 PM

I didn't know he had cancer either.  I really liked that cat.  I love his music.

Title: Re: Prayers for the family of Wayman Tisdale
Post by: Mrandrew on May 15, 2009, 03:47:08 PM

Truly sorry to hear this. I don't play bass, but I loved to hear Wayman play.

Title: Re: Prayers for the family of Wayman Tisdale
Post by: MissRiss on May 15, 2009, 06:03:33 PM

That's sad. I used to follow the Phoenix Suns with KJ, Thunder Dan, and Barkley in the 90s. I heard his story on ESPN a few months back.

Title: Re: Prayers for the family of Wayman Tisdale
Post by: nessalynn77 on May 18, 2009, 02:46:06 PM

I first heard about his illness in the bass forum.  Seemed like such a great guy, I was counting on a recovery praise.  But God knows best...

It was awesome to hear Ernie, Kenny and Chuck on TNT talking about him with so much respect.  Those guys were almost reduced to tears.

Title: Re: Prayers for the family of Wayman Tisdale
Post by: Audiocr381ve on May 18, 2009, 02:47:31 PM

This is so sad, I love that guys music. 44 years old, geez.