In a revealing piece for the Athletic, Jason Quick explores three interconnected storylines, examining their personal intersections: Meyers Leonard’s struggles and perseverance, the death of Quick’s friend and Blazer fan Jake Panowicz, and sitting alongside Keanon Lowe, who stopped a school shooting at Parkrose High School on Friday afternoon. In lieu of the usual post-game wrap-up, Quick delves into his own struggle with depression, noting that Leonard’s friendship helped him at one of his darkest moments during the winter months. In Quick’s words, it was as simple as Leonard asking him how he was doing, which turned into long conversations about Leonard’s own journey.
Perseverance: Meyers Leonard Shows His Mettle
