Some terribly unfortunate news has come across the Sixers community, as The Undefeated's Marc J. Spears reports that 76ers assistant coach Sean Rooks passed away today at just 46 years old.
It saddens to report Sixers assistant coach & ex-NBA center Sean Rooks, 46, passed away in Philadelphia today, sources told @TheUndefeated.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) June 7, 2016
Sean Rooks was a gentle giant who always greeted me with warmth. He was on the verge of being hired as Hornets' D-League coach,sources said.
— Marc J.