LB's mother passed away

[LV-Suns]

Mother of Leandrinho dies in São Paulo

Dona Ivete Barbosa, mother of Brazilian Leandrinho, the Phoenix Suns, died on the afternoon of Thursday in Sao Paulo. The reason has not yet been disclosed.

Leandrinho received the news the night of Thursday and try to get a flight towards the capital Sao Paulo. Arthur, brother of the athlete, remains in hospital where their mother was hospitalized. The burial should take place this Friday, but still does not know the time.

In October, during the NBA pre-season, Leandrinho left the city of Tucson, where the Suns made their preparation, and traveled to Sao Paulo for haste, because of a health problem of Dona Ivete. The mother of the athlete improved, and Leandrinho returned to the United States.

The Brazilian had a poor beginning of season, but production is growing, and has averages of 10.9 points and three rebounds per game.

No. 1 fan of the child, Dona Ivete was responsible for what Leandrinho pointed as key to strengthening its muscle: a mixture of raw liver with beans, that the athlete drank every morning.

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[da_suns_fan]

Ugh. Poor guy.

 

[Covert Rain]

RIP to his mother. If this is true my thoughts and prayers are with the guy.

 

[msdundee]

No real source yet, just a RealGM post

This thread should be deleted from the board until verified.

 

[bigfoot]

This thread should be deleted from the board until verified.

I agree.

 

[LV-Suns]

This thread should be deleted from the board until verified.

Well, ok..

 

[LV-Suns]

http://globoesporte.globo.com/Espor...,00-MAE+DE+LEANDRINHO+MORRE+EM+SAO+PAULO.html

Translation: http://translate.google.com/transla...+EM+SAO+PAULO.html&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=pt&tl=en

 

[Andrew]

If its true, I am deeply sorry for the whole Barbosa family. Losing your mother has to be extremely difficult.

 

[shazaam6]

How sad for him and his brother.

 

[Wonder]

I think he'll bounce back consistently though. It'll be hard on him for quite awhile. But it is what it is and we can only wait to see how he'll react. I know Nash/barnes will be there for him.

 

[Mainstreet]

Here is another link regarding Leandro's mother. Too bad.

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/2008/11/14/20081114spt-barbosa-ON.html

If Barnes should get suspended and LB is in Brazil for any period of time the Suns really will be hurting.

 

[abomb]

Very sad.

 

[msdundee]

God bless Leandro and make him strong through this sad time. It was important he could spend those days with her earlier, and that will help.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Very sad. I thought during the Houston game Leander said that LB was getting good news about his mom.

Too bad.

 

[JustinD]

very sad. i feel for leandro and his family.

 

[FArting]

very sad RIP

 

[Andrew]

may she rest in peace...

 

[DeAnna]

omg... how sad. Leandro is a very sensitive guy and was very close to his mother. It might take him a while to get over this.

 

[Cheesewater]

omg... how sad. Leandro is a very sensitive guy and was very close to his mother. It might take him a while to get over this.

Having Barnes around may help. He just went through this last season. Maybe he can be of some support to LB.