Two Spartans named finalists for Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Shawn Respert He didn't want the focus to be on himself. Shawn Respert Shawn Respert's NBA career was stunted by cancer - NBA - ESPN He is formerly an assistant coach for his alma 8 Overall (1990 NBA Draft), College Stats: 22.6 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.7 APG, 1.8 SPG, 0.4 BPG, NBA Stats: 5.5 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 0.9 APG, 0.1 SPG, 0.0 BPG. He also played in Poland for Spjnia Stargard Szczeciski (20022003). Respert was diagnosed with cancer after undergoing a series of tests at Milwaukee's St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in May 1996. I want to grow, Respert said. He next played briefly in Dallas the next season and then had a second stint with the Raptors. He would spend four seasons with the Pacers averaging 8.9 PPG and 4.7 RPG. That's the worst thing. He would give it another shot in 2019 with the Suns but lasted just six games. Greg Abbott to halt transports of migrants to Chicago, Bears draft review: Pieces in place for Justin Fields, Willie Nelson inhales the love at his 90th birthday concert at the Hollywood Bowl, 15-year-old boy shot, wounded in New City, Widening manhunt for Texas gunman slowed by zero leads. "I never want excuses or somebody giving me a chance because of pity for me," Respert said. This time, there was acknowledgment some respectful hemming and hawing but still no reason given for denial. Shawn Respert He spent four years at the school and by his senior season, was the best player in the country and led the Bruins to a national championship. Shawn Christopher Respert (born February 6, 1972) is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He attended Bishop Borgess High School, and he came to prominence while playing college basketball at Michigan State. He played professionally in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for four seasons from 1995 to 1999. Respert was traded to Toronto in his second year, where he scored 5.6 points a game. Respert made a decision that reveals a lot about his character: He told basically nobody. from the Detroit Pistons. He tore his ACL early into his second season and never came close to becoming the player that Charlotte initially thought he would be. Given Georgetown Universitys reputation for producing successful big men at the NBA level, Mike Sweetney looked like a lock for the Knicks in the 2003 NBA Draft at ninth overall. $1.25 +$1.00 shipping. My first idea was about scouting, working my way up in front office, maybe becoming a general manager like (Dumars) was. After the 1983 season, May was headed to Italy where he would put in five seasons overseas. It would help us a lot if you follow us on Google News because of the latest update. Stats at NBA.com. Jorge Sierra (HoopsHype.com) recently interviewed Timberwolves Assistant Shawn Respert: "You have worked some front office jobs since you retired, but you're a coach in Minnesota now. Shawn Respert College Basketball statistics, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE.