Devastating news struck the NBA as Philadelphia 76ers’ assistant coach and long-time league veteran, Sean Rooks, passed away on June 7th at the age of 46. After his death, it was reported by ESPN, that he was on the verge of becoming the Charlotte Hornets’ Developmental League head coach. The Greensboro Swarm are set to start their inaugural season next year.
Sean Rooks was a big man who played at the University of Arizona from 1988 to 1992. He was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the 1992 NBA Draft with the 30th overall pick.