HEARTBROKEN: Former Boston Celtics player passed away at age 42……..

At the age of 42, Brandon Hunter, a former player for the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic, passed away on Tuesday.

Although a cause of death was not disclosed, his mother-in-law, Carolyn Cliett, claimed he passed away in Orlando while performing

hot yoga.

She told NBC News, “It was hot yoga, and he did it regularly.” As far as we know, he was in terrific health. We are merely taken aback.”

The 6-foot-7 forward Hunter started all four years of his time at Ohio University, from 1999–2000 to 2002–2003. In 119 games with

the Bobcats, he averaged 16.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. As a senior, he averaged 21.5 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists

per game.

He was chosen by the Celtics (56th overall) in the second round of the 2003 draft. Hunter participated in

The next season, he played 31 games for the Magic, all coming off the bench, with an average of 3.1 points and 2.2 rebounds.

“He was the best player I ever had the good fortune of coaching — he excelled at Ohio University, then went on to play in the NBA for

Boston and Orlando, then successfully in Europe, before transitioning to a successful career as a sports agent,” former Ohio basketball

coach Tim O’Shea wrote of Hunter on Facebook. Please remember his family in your prayers. Over the years, we kept in touch, and I

was very proud of the husband, father, and citizen he became.

ANGELES — Due to a number of replay reviews and shot-clock issues, the final two minutes of the Golden State Warriors’ 128-121

victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night took place over 20 minutes in real time.

When L.A. coach Darvin Ham contested an out-of-bounds decision that gave the Warriors possession as Lakers center Jaxson Hayes

and Golden State big Andrew Wiggins both went for the rebound, the delays started with 1:50 left in the fourth quarter and the Lakers

down 124-120.

The officials decided that LeBron James’ corner 3-pointer with 2:07 left on the clock from the previous trip down the court did not

count while they were examining the out-of-bounds call.

Although Hayes and Wiggins battled for a jump ball, the Lakers ultimately prevailed in the challenge, but they also dropped points.

“It’s the first time I’ve ever seen that called like that,” said James, who ended with 40 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds. “That seemed a

little strange. It hindered us somewhat in our progress.”

The decision bore striking similarities to one from a December game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, when James’s late 3-point

attempt that would have tied the game was overturned and was only awarded a 2-point basket following review. James didn’t agree

with the call on Saturday, just as he didn’t that evening.

James stated on Saturday, “I didn’t think I stepped on the line, obviously.” “I was aware of my space.”

In a post-match statement, crew chief David Guthrie gave a pool reporter an explanation of the decision.

“James’ left foot is out of bounds as he begins to shoot,” Guthrie stated. “Yes, at that point it can be reviewed. The rule is Rule 13,

Section II(f)(3): The replay center official will only consider the player’s feet’s location at the exact instant they hit the floor, just before

the shot is released, regardless of whether the shooter violated a boundary line. This can also be used in conjunction with other replay

triggers.”

Warriors coach Steve Kerr stated that even if the overturned 3 benefited his team, he would much rather live without the decision.

“I also don’t like the rule that you can go back and look at an out of bounds, or LeBron’s 3,” Kerr stated. It appears that this occurs

once or twice a year. It would be wonderful to remove that rule. I believe that we are putting too much effort into making things

perfect, at the expense of flow. Really, who gives a damn if a guy’s foot is only halfway on the line? Is that worth the unexpected

implications of traveling back 45 seconds and altering everything? To be sure, it’s not my favorite rule.

James, though, stood up for the essence of the replay regulations.

“At the end of the day, you want to get it right,” added James. It’s regrettable what transpired, then. However, you wish to

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