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Isaiah Austin's Basketball Career is Over
Posted on 6/22/14 at 12:13 pm
Posted on 6/22/14 at 12:13 pm
Diagnosed with the genetic disorder, Marfan syndrome. LINK
According to the National Library of Medicine, Marfan Syndrome is “a disorder of connective tissue, the tissue that strengthens the body’s structures. Disorders of connective tissue affect the skeletal system, cardiovascular system, eyes, and skin.”
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Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue. About 1 in 5,000 people have Marfran syndrome. It was revealed Austin suffered from the disorder during testing as he prepared for Thursday’s NBA Draft.
According to the National Library of Medicine, Marfan Syndrome is “a disorder of connective tissue, the tissue that strengthens the body’s structures. Disorders of connective tissue affect the skeletal system, cardiovascular system, eyes, and skin.”
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[Head coach Scott Drew said,] "his health is the most important thing, and while it's extremely sad that he won't be able to play in the NBA, our hope is that he'll return to Baylor to complete his degree and serve as a coach in our program."
This post was edited on 6/22/14 at 12:19 pm
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Posted on 6/22/14 at 12:15 pm to goldenbadger08
Damn that blows
Posted on 6/22/14 at 12:16 pm to goldenbadger08
Abe Lincoln had Marfans
Posted on 6/22/14 at 12:17 pm to Caplewood
no he didnt
Posted on 6/22/14 at 12:23 pm to goldenbadger08
Really sad to hear. I'd love for him to coach at BU. Such a strong guy who no doubt will be successful in whatever avenue he pursues.
Posted on 6/22/14 at 12:28 pm to kadillak
Glad they found it now before something tragic happened on the court or somewhere else.
Good luck to the young man.
Good luck to the young man.
Posted on 6/22/14 at 12:35 pm to goldenbadger08
First his eye, now this. That blows. Good luck to him.
Posted on 6/22/14 at 12:41 pm to goldenbadger08
That's terrible
Posted on 6/22/14 at 12:41 pm to goldenbadger08
That's messed up 
Posted on 6/22/14 at 12:50 pm to Sellecks Moustache
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First his eye, now this. That blows. Good luck to him.
It had to have been connected. Marfans causes eye problems, heart problems, foot problems, etc
Posted on 6/22/14 at 12:59 pm to The Boat
Damn, I was actually hoping he would be drafted by the Spurs at 30
Posted on 6/22/14 at 1:01 pm to The Boat
Right and it causes excessive growth. So ironically having Marfan was probably one of the reasons he became a star in the first place
Posted on 6/22/14 at 1:11 pm to goldenbadger08
Damn, that's horrible
Posted on 6/22/14 at 1:16 pm to genro
quote:Is it just me or does it seem quite a few of these extremely tall men have had similar genetic disorders? It makes them a natural freak but leaves them athletically disadvantaged.
So ironically having Marfan was probably one of the reasons he became a star in the first place
Posted on 6/22/14 at 1:21 pm to goldenbadger08
Well not similar to Marfan as it's apparently a very degenerative and serious disease. But I'd be willing to bet a good number of these super tall guys have something more benign like gigantism or a minor pituitary disorder
Posted on 6/22/14 at 1:26 pm to Ostrich
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I was actually hoping he would be drafted by the Spurs at 30
Why? He wasn't that good.
Posted on 6/22/14 at 1:29 pm to saintsfan22
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Why? He wasn't that good
He's a big that can spread the floor. Obviously, whoever is taken at 30 I don't expect much from.
Posted on 6/22/14 at 1:36 pm to Ostrich
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He's a big that can spread the floor.
He wasn't nearly as good a perimeter shooter as he thought he was. A 3pt gunner with bad depth perception isn't a great idea.
Posted on 6/22/14 at 1:39 pm to saintsfan22
He was easily one of the best rim protectors in the nation last year.
Posted on 6/22/14 at 1:43 pm to saintsfan22
He had a lot more going for him than most 7-footers. Which isn't saying much, I know. But the vast vast majority of them have virtually no skills and come into the leagues completely raw
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