Ehe world of the NBA is still in a state of ‘shock’ after the image published on social networks by Cedric Ceballos. In it you can see the former player of Suns, Lakers, Mavericks y Pistons intubated on a hospital gurney after being admitted for complications from the coronavirus.
Ceballos, who has been hospitalized in serious condition for more than 10 days, accompanied the image with a message of despair: “On my 10th day in ICU, COVID-19 is officially kicking my ass. I ask all my family and friends to Pray for me for my recovery. If I have done anything to you in the past, please allow me to publicly apologize. My fight is not over. Thanks”.
The 52-year-old former player and retired since 2011 was one of the most prolific scorers of the 1990s (he became an all star in 1995 with the Lakers) and go down in history for its famous mate with a blindfold that earned him crowning champion of the contest at the 1992 All Star.
The Compton, California-born forward spent 11 NBA seasons in which he won almost 20 million dollars and in which he averaged 14.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists.