As a Spurs/Philly fan, he was the arch nemesis, but deep down I always had a TON of respect for him. The guy lived and breathed basketball and gave so much to the sport. More importantly, he grew as a husband, father, and overall person. I honestly can't recall a loss (of an athlete) in my lifetime of this magnitude. His impact was far reaching and he had so much more in life to accomplish.

As a father, especially to a girl, this really hits hard. It just doesn't seem fair that a guy who was so invested in his kids lives and helping others can be taken away so young.