Barbosa will miss some games due to death of mother

sefant77 · Post #1 » by **sefant77** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:57 pm

His mother died today in Sao Paulo.

nevetsov · Post #2 » by **nevetsov** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:47 pm

Poor guy, he's going to be devastated. Best wishes to him and his family.

HootieRules · Post #3 » by **HootieRules** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:45 am

Poor dude is having a rough go of it as of late. Puts things in perspective. Prayers go out to LB.

Where'd you hear this? Haven't heard or seen anything about it.

Post #4 » by **rsavaj** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:12 am

Oh eff....that's so sad.

On a more selfish note, Barbo's not going to be a contributer for the rest of the season.

Go7enKs · Post #5 » by **Go7enKs** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 2:28 am

I feel very bad for Leandro. He's such a good kid. He's gonna go through a very hard time. Hope Basketball can be a way to get over it.

Copperhead · Post #6 » by **Copperhead** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 2:41 am

Wow. I'm sorry to hear this. When I read a few posts around here about Barbosa sucking I always thought that it was probably because he was thinking about his mother. Because just because he came back to the team didn't necessarily mean his mother was ok. Prayers to him and his family.

Mr. Sun · Post #7 » by **Mr. Sun** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 3:11 am

I feel awful for LB.

Fine time for Tucker to be out.

nevetsov · Post #8 » by **nevetsov** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 3:27 am

If there is any justice from the basketball gods at all, Leandro will come back totally pissed off and just go beserker on everyone.

DwightrulestheEast · Post #9 » by **DwightrulestheEast** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:02 am

HootieRules wrote:Poor dude is having a rough go of it as of late. Puts things in perspective. Prayers go out to LB.

Where'd you hear this? Haven't heard or seen anything about it.

A very reliable site posted this some hours ago, and the brazilian basketball association also released this information.

Here's the link to the site (it's in portuguese): http://globoesporte.globo.com/Esportes/ ... PAULO.html

Post #10 » by **TASTIC** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:09 am

Very sad news. Hope he takes his time - possibly Barnes can relate to him/help him out - he lost his last year

Purple Palace · Post #11 » by **Purple Palace** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:21 am

That sucks for LB, big time.

I don't want to sound like a prick, but he may play very poorly for a while when he returns since he is really emotional.

daveang · Post #12 » by **daveang** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:10 am

Ahh thanks for the confirmation link, still nothing up on SUNS.com about it yet...

DaDragicShow · Post #13 » by **DaDragicShow** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:56 am

This is horrible news, Barbosa is such a nice guy he doesnt deserve this right now. I remember when Matt Barnes mom died last year before regular season Barnes just wasnt the same player anyone for the first 5 months or so.

-SDU- · Post #14 » by **-SDU-** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:29 am

sad sad news for the nicest kid in the NBA

Nash2Stoudemire · Post #15 » by **Nash2Stoudemire** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:22 pm

Condolences to LB. Horrible news...

Remember that your family comes first kid, do what you gotta do... the Suns will be here when you get back.

Abyss Impact · Post #16 » by **Abyss Impact** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 2:50 pm

Hes done for the season. He won't be the same until next season. Just look at Matt Barnes last season. He was so terrible he didn't even get PT, due to the fact he lost his mother also.

PeTBuLL · Post #17 » by **PeTBuLL** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 3:51 pm

Best wishes for you Leandro!

schneiderjazz · Post #18 » by **schneiderjazz** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:39 pm

Condolecences to Leandrinho. I saw an interview with him last year here in Brazil. He was there with his mother and his brother. The guy is absolutely crazy about both of them. He's probably devastated.
Hope he comes back strong, but I wouldn't be surprised if he plays below average for the rest of the season.

stood-amire · Post #19 » by **stood-amire** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:41 pm

Very sad news

hold on Leandro, i can't imagine how hard this is for him.

MaryvalesFinest · Post #20 » by **MaryvalesFinest** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:54 pm

I think the Suns can do Barbosa a favour and trade him to the Knicks so he can reunite with the D'antoni brothers, he had a close relationship with them and it would feel more at home with the large Brazilian population in NYC.

Maybe Barbosa for Malik Roses expiring and either Wilson Chandler or Nate Robinson?

Hope Leandro feels better though either way