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- Posted on: Sun, 04/15/2012 - 6:47pm #38348
Counting StarsParticipantOne of the greatest mullets in sports history and he was in the movie "Eddie" as well.
Dwayne Schintzius, a former first-round pick who spent nine seasons in the NBA, died Sunday afternoon from respiratory failure at the age of 43, The Tampa (Fla.) Tribune reported.
A 7-foot-2 center, Schintzius led the University of Florida to its first three NCAA tournament appearances. He remains the only SEC player with more than 1,000 points, 800 rebounds, 250 assists and 250 blocked shots.Schintzius was diagnosed with Myelomonocytic Leukemia in 2009 and was declared cancer-free after receiving a successful bone marrow transplant from his younger brother Travis in early 2010.
But further issues required Schintzius to undergo a second bone marrow transplant and he endured months of complications from the procedure leading up to his death.
"He’s at peace now," Travis said. "He’s not suffering anymore. Now he’s probably cracking jokes and making people laugh in heaven."
Schintzius was selected 24th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 1990 NBA Draft. He went on to have stints with the Kings, Nets, Pacers, Clippers and Celtics, but his career was ravaged by injuries.
He was well known for his mullet hairdo and also for his performance as a Russian basketball player in the 1996 comedy "Eddie," starring Whoopi Goldberg.
Twice divorced with no children, Schintzius is survived by his brother, Travis, and parents, Ken and Linda.
0 - Posted on: Sun, 04/15/2012 - 6:54pm #659868
NbanflguyParticipantWow his hair was magnificant
R.I.P
0 - Posted on: Sun, 04/15/2012 - 7:00pm #659869
cabbycabParticipantRIP indeed. I remember him well from his Sacto days. Was there basically to take up space. Did not know he had such health issues.
0 - Posted on: Sun, 04/15/2012 - 9:10pm #659886
Dale WorthingtonParticipantR.I.P.
What a foxy mullet!
0 - Posted on: Sun, 04/15/2012 - 9:54pm #659892
RUDEBOY_ParticipantThis is my 1st time hearing about his passing,my heart goes out to his family… But he had 1 of the Most Memorable Draft Day EVER!!! I Remember that entire season,tv commentators & certain members of the Media had him Hyped to be the 1st Overall or the 2nd Pick in the draft… But he didnt go that high,he went to The Spurs with the 24th pick.. But each time a pick was Announced and it wasnt him,the camera would show his expression,the commentators were saying how shocked they were that he didnt go earlier……And when his face was Shown on the big screen,fans BOO’ED and LAUGHED at him Mercifully…
0 - Posted on: Mon, 04/16/2012 - 8:38am #660011
mds0549ParticipantAnd you thought he was a stiff before!
He is only slightly slower now!
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