Sad news from the Hornets family today. Owner George Shinn has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. OK, fine, we are guilty of criticizing the Man In Charge at times, and we wouldn’t mind ditching the pregame prayer (or at least mixing it up with a little religious diversity anyway). But regardless of all that, he is the owner of the team and this is unfortunate news. I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy, and Shinn is not. He is the man who brought us a basketball team. We wish him luck with his cancer treatment.
Here’s the statement Shinn and the Hornets released today:
“My wife, Denise, and I remain strong in our faith and will maintain a positive attitude as I battle this with intense fervor and drive,” Shinn said in the statement. “This is not the first obstacle that I have had to overcome in life, but it will be another one that will be conquered. Those closest to me understand my commitment to God and belief in the power of prayer, so all that I ask is for people to add me to their prayers. I’m proud of the fact that I will be joining the ranks of cancer survivors around the world who exemplify the greatest strength and resilience. I am consulting with the finest doctors and they are also optimistic that this will be another example of overcoming the struggles that life can throw your way. Thanks to the medical staff at Ochsner where I am convinced many of the finest doctors in the country are employed.”
Good luck to Mr. Shinn, and good luck to the Hornets tonight as they take on the Raps at home!
Tired
“Cancer” is a word this Hornets fan would just as soon not have to deal with (don’t we all feel that way) but that said, I am hopeful this was detected at an early enough stage to give Mr. Shinn the best-possible prognosis.
More importantly, may this serve as a gentle-yet-firm prodding to go get regular medical checkups, especially if there is (as in my life) a history of cancer in your family. The life you save quite literally could be your own.
There is in my family too. It’s good to have a reminder every once in a while to take care of yourself. I hope they caught it early in Mr. Shinn’s case.
Sorry to hear that. Man- I’ll be sure to have him in my thoughts.