RIP Caleb Swanigan

[Natebishop3]

There’s no shame in dying from Covid. Millions of people have left this earth thanks to that scourge.

I never said there was......

But nobody mentioned Covid and with his weight issues, I'm wondering if that had anything to do with it.

 

[oldmangrouch]

RIP

 

[tykendo]

Mental anguish takes a toll. Add in the the struggles with weight, and it's possible his heart gave out. I hope he had some good times being a Blazer. As others have said, dealing with demons is a curse. RIP Biggie, you will be missed.

 

[tiredhunter]

Heart goes out to everyone around him. If reports I read last year about him structuring a large chunk of his NBA money into a trust for his kids is correct, I hope some of his legacy remains inspirational, and not just tragedy of not quite beating the odds

 

[DUB]

RIP Caleb. 25 is far too young to die, it’s so sad.

 

[Dutchman063]

"Natural causes" - at age 25??

Thats msm talk for taking the covid jab

 

[ehizzy3]

RIP

too sad

 

[ABM]

So sad. I remember, years back, telling BLAZER PROPHET that I thought "Swanny" was a perfect fit for our team. Such enthusiasm and tenacity! He disagreed, but that really doesn't matter now.

My heart goes out to his family. RIP, young man.

 

[Bingo Bango]

Thats msm talk for taking the covid jab

Yes, it does make you wonder.

 

[SlyPokerCat]

Thats msm talk for taking the covid jab

 

[noknobs]

This really sucks. RIP

 

[FlashWad]

Extremely sad. Very alarming someone would pass away of natural causes at 25?Makes me scared .I know he gained weight back but still that doesn't make sense. RIP

 

[calvin natt]

Good reminder when people are bashing players because they “suck” that they’re just people. Young people. Going through shit maybe. Money doesn’t fix it all.

 

[PDXFonz]

Extremely sad. Very alarming someone would pass away of natural causes at 25?Makes me scared .I know he gained weight back but still that doesn't make sense. RIP

Not only did he gain it back, I think he may have been at his heaviest months after being out the league.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I had missed this yesterday, and then just saw an "in memoriam" note about him on BBRef. Hit me hard. It's going to be a somber draft day.

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

Awww man. Sad.

Has anyone had such a feel good story turn to a feel bad story in such a short amount if time? He was a poster child for what hard work can get you for the youth only 3 years ago. No he is a “ avoid that path” lesson.
I wish he could have found help. @PtldPlatypus
I missed this too. Somber indeed…

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Awww man. Sad.

Has anyone had such a feel good story turn to a feel bad story in such a short amount if time? He was a poster child for what hard work can get you for the youth only 3 years ago. No he is a “ avoid that path” lesson.
I wish he could have found help. @PtldPlatypus
I missed this too. Somber indeed…

That's a crazy but astute point. I don't think I can really think of anyone who's swung so widely and quickly from inspirational story to cautionary tale.