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Basketball Fan Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:02 pm Post subject: Michael Cooper diagnosed with tongue cancer |
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http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dreams-cooper-diagnosed-tongue-cancer-202357993--wnba.html
Quote: | Dream's Cooper diagnosed with tongue cancer
PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 18: Michael Cooper, Head Coach of the Eastern Conference All-Stars, speaks to the …
ATLANTA (AP) -- Atlanta Dream coach Michael Cooper has been diagnosed with early stage tongue cancer.
The team says Cooper is taking a temporary leave of absence and will have surgery this week in Atlanta. The Dream say a full recovery is expected.
Cooper is expected to miss about two weeks, and assistant coach Karleen Thompson will fill in. Atlanta plays at Minnesota on Tuesday.
In a statement released by the team Monday, Cooper says he is fortunate to have an early diagnosis. He says his case ''illustrates the importance of screening and early detection.''
Atlanta leads the Eastern Conference with a 15-6 record. Cooper, the former Lakers guard, coached the East to a 125-124 overtime victory at the WNBA All-Star game Saturday. |
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Lakers 4 eva Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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Get well soon Coop. Prayers go out to you. |
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mad55557777 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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glad they found it early, get well soon, Coop |
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Reflexx Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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Best wishes to him.
He's the one I really want as the Lakers head coach. |
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32 Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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Glad the article says he is expected to make a full recovery. Get well soon Coop! _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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ComputerBlue Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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I have never heard of Tongue cancer before... did Coop chew or something? _________________ One man's trash is another man's treasure. |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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NOOO! One of my fave Lakers. Get better Cooper! _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers 4 eva wrote: | Get well soon Coop. Prayers go out to you. |
Ditto.
Go Coop! |
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Vic5150 Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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Horrible news. Get well soon Coop. |
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K2 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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Get well soon Coop! |
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Basketball Fan Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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ComputerBlue wrote: | I have never heard of Tongue cancer before... did Coop chew or something? |
Never heard it specifically but a similar instance happened to a family friend of ours although he was going to a routine dentist appointment and the dentist noticed an unusual growth. Turned out to be cancer they found it early and he was treated. Fortunately it didn't spread. |
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panamaniac Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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Here's hoping to a speedy recovery #21 Michael Cooper |
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Pgforlife Starting Rotation
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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I met Coop several times back in the day. We love ya, Coop. Hope everything goes well. |
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers 4 eva wrote: | Get well soon Coop. Prayers go out to you. |
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Lakerfan 4 Life Franchise Player
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Aussiesuede Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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ComputerBlue wrote: | I have never heard of Tongue cancer before... did Coop chew or something? |
For year we've always teased guys who made out with fat, or fugly, chicks as:
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'He was busy gettin Tongue Cancer'
Nobody ever thought it was something real? Just one more reason to avoid fatties & fuglies. _________________ I'm On point, On task, On message, and Off drugs. A Streetwise Smart Bomb, Out of rehab and In denial. Over the Top, On the edge, Under the Radar, and In Control. Behind the 8 ball, Ahead of the Curve and I've got a Love Child who sends me Hate mail. |
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Jason.fxt Sixth Man
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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best of luck coop! |
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Harlemlakerfan Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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Prayers go up for Coop! One of my all time favorite Lakers! |
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MyKRo Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:05 pm Post subject: |
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Damn sad to hear. Fight and win coop! |
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oldschool32 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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Get well soon Coop! _________________ "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up."-The Greatest |
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Killakobe81 Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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Being a skinny, defense first type-player growing up playing hoops in L.A. ... Coop was one of my favorite Lakers just behind Magic and Worthy (over Scott and even Kareem). His chase down blocks were even better than Lebrons because he would catch up to his guy and block him from the front or the side. Great player great guy. Praying for him. |
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NOODLESTYLE Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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Get well soon Coop! |
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kobe_luver Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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I love Coop!!!
He truly bleeds Purple & Gold!! A Laker for life thru and thru!! I miss seeing him on tv talking so passionately about the Lakers.
I'm saddened by the cancer report but so glad it was found early. Will be praying for a full speedy recovery! |
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Omar Little Moderator
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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Aussiesuede wrote: | ComputerBlue wrote: | I have never heard of Tongue cancer before... did Coop chew or something? |
For year we've always teased guys who made out with fat, or fugly, chicks as:
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'He was busy gettin Tongue Cancer'
Nobody ever thought it was something real? Just one more reason to avoid fatties & fuglies. |
Really? _________________ “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ― Elie Wiesel |
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Hammett Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | a full recovery is expected |
_________________ Lakers. Built different. |
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