1. 05-29-21 12:27 PM #1
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    No Mark Eaton thread?

    Come on guys, show a little love for one of NBA's greatest good guys who just passed away.
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  2. 05-29-21 12:49 PM #2
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    They are all young. Don't know the legends. This is the generation that thinks Lebron is better than Jordan. Sad.

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  3. 05-29-21 12:50 PM #3
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    I remember this guy

    He was a warrior
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  4. 05-29-21 01:19 PM #4
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    Met him a few times. Going to miss him. Was a class act and all around nice guy. I remember shaking his hand when I was in junior high. Couldn't believe how tall he was. Just sucks he dies bike riding. Sad day today
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    RIP Mark Eaton
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  6. 05-29-21 02:34 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Demonata View Post
    Met him a few times. Going to miss him. Was a class act and all around nice guy. I remember shaking his hand when I was in junior high. Couldn't believe how tall he was. Just sucks he dies bike riding. Sad day today
    This you?
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  7. 05-29-21 02:36 PM #7
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    RIP Mark

    Legend
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  8. 05-29-21 02:48 PM #8
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    RIP

    I remember sitting on the edge of my seat screaming at the TV when the Lakers played those Jazz teams. Those guys were tough as nails. You did not go into the paint against Mark Eaton and expect to come out unscathed.
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  9. 05-29-21 03:00 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Demonata View Post
    Met him a few times. Going to miss him. Was a class act and all around nice guy. I remember shaking his hand when I was in junior high. Couldn't believe how tall he was. Just sucks he dies bike riding. Sad day today
    When are we gonna kick it dog? We need some picks. He used to own a bar my aunt got fired from for drinking on the job LOL.

    RIP big fella.
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  10. 05-29-21 03:01 PM #10
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    Rip MR. Eaton.
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  11. 05-29-21 03:14 PM #11
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    Jeez what is going on in UTAH?

    that is like 14 feet 10 inches of former NBA center that the roads and bikes have ruined this year

    thanks Biden and Romney!!!!
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  12. 05-29-21 03:24 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doug tushyterror View Post
    This you?
    Nope. Never pretended I was mark Eaton in elementary school. I think in elementary school I only cared about catching bugs lol
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  13. 05-29-21 03:41 PM #13
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    RIP
    Initial reports seem to indicate he was not hit by a car
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  14. 05-29-21 05:08 PM #14
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    who ended off better?

    Shawn Bradley or Mark Eaton?

    I think i'd take Eaton's path in this case
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  15. 05-29-21 05:20 PM #15
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    I was surprised when I read 4th all time on blocks.

    I remember him playing for awhile, and being a decent big man -but if someone would've just popped a quiz on me to list top 5 all time blocks - Eaton wouldn't of been on my mind.
    Heck, if I was gave a multiple choice of who is 4th all-time in blocks and Eaton was a choice vs other popular names of NBA centers, I'd probably of chosen someone other than him.
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  16. 05-29-21 05:44 PM #16
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    Mark played JC ball at Cypress College in Southern California. There's a banner in the gym with his name on it.

    R.I.P. Big fella. God's blessings and speed.
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  17. 05-29-21 05:56 PM #17
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    Mark Eaton could've touched his dick to Bill Walton's Nips without jumping or standing on his tip toes


    [COLOR=var(--primary-text-color)]Former NBA centers Bill Walton, left, and Mark Eaton talk before the Utah-Arizona college basketball game in Salt Lake City on Feb. 27, 2016.
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  18. 05-29-21 06:34 PM #18
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    He was in good shape. He was riding a Dirtysixer bike. They have 36" tires. The typical bike has 26" tires.


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  19. 05-29-21 06:38 PM #19
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    Died doing what he loved.
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  20. 05-29-21 07:07 PM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chi_archie View Post
    who ended off better?

    Shawn Bradley or Mark Eaton?

    I think i'd take Eaton's path in this case
    Eaton for sure.
    Not only was he the nicest of nice guys, everything he touched turned to gold.
    I was reading where he was a master auto mechanic right out of HS making ridiculous money as a gear head when he was 18 back in 70's

    He owned a restaurant I read that made toms of money too.

    Legend.

    I don't know anything more than most of you guys but I think when you are that big the COD is probably going to be a heart attack.
    The authorities are saying there in no foul play whatsoever, he was squeaky clean and healthy...

    What else could it be if you are 7' 3" and die during a bike workout.
    Heart was probably working a little overtime is my guess.

    I almost cried when I heard that.
    Stockton and Malone played dirty ball at times, Eaton did not have to.
    His skills were filthy dirty (in a good way) enough.

    Defensive legend not of just his era, all eras.
    Ask Jabbar if he enjoyed Eaton defending him.

    Very classy things were said by all the talking heads in the booths today (like Barkley, Shaq, all of them)
    Every one of the greats were saying how great a player he was and a great human.
    And what they were saying was not lip service either.
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  21. 05-29-21 09:17 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by stevenash View Post
    Eaton for sure.
    Not only was he the nicest of nice guys, everything he touched turned to gold.
    I was reading where he was a master auto mechanic right out of HS making ridiculous money as a gear head when he was 18 back in 70's

    He owned a restaurant I read that made toms of money too.

    Legend.

    I don't know anything more than most of you guys but I think when you are that big the COD is probably going to be a heart attack.
    The authorities are saying there in no foul play whatsoever, he was squeaky clean and healthy...

    What else could it be if you are 7' 3" and die during a bike workout.
    Heart was probably working a little overtime is my guess.

    I almost cried when I heard that.
    Stockton and Malone played dirty ball at times, Eaton did not have to.
    His skills were filthy dirty (in a good way) enough.

    Defensive legend not of just his era, all eras.
    Ask Jabbar if he enjoyed Eaton defending him.

    Very classy things were said by all the talking heads in the booths today (like Barkley, Shaq, all of them)
    Every one of the greats were saying how great a player he was and a great human.
    And what they were saying was not lip service either.
    I meant like in their bike accidents

    would you rather get hit and be paralyzed from neck down for life

    or have a bike accident and die and not have to suffer anymore after a great life?

    I'd go Eaton's route most likely at his age
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  22. 05-29-21 09:43 PM #22
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    people over 6'8 die young

    heart is the same size but has to work harder to pump blood thru that huge body
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  23. 05-29-21 09:47 PM #23
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    RIP, eaton. 2x Def POY. 5.6 blocks/gm in 84-85.
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  24. 05-29-21 09:56 PM #24
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uakwVc86vg
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  25. 05-29-21 09:57 PM #25
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    Wonder how many times he blocked Kareem.

    *I loved the block vs Rex Chapman. Like the ball just stuck there.
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  26. 05-29-21 10:06 PM #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by ChuckyTheGoat View Post
    RIP, eaton. 2x Def POY. 5.6 blocks/gm in 84-85.
    [[IMG] power symbol math[/IMG]
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  27. 05-29-21 10:07 PM #27
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    No I'm still waiting for it. I'm the meantime rip Mr Eaton
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  28. 05-29-21 10:27 PM #28
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    Big white stiff. Sorry to see him go. Next..
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  29. 05-29-21 11:28 PM #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by ChuckyTheGoat View Post
    RIP, eaton. 2x Def POY. 5.6 blocks/gm in 84-85.
    Yep I read that stat today and that is just absurd. RIP Mr. Eaton you will be missed.
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