Shaq Calls Austin Hatch His Hero on Twitter
Shaq recently watched the Austin Hatch story on ESPN and took to twitter to call him 'his hero'. Pretty cool recognition.
Not really sure how to embed but here's the link: https://twitter.com/SHAQ/status/583381637687160833
Block quote because the link seems to be having problems,
"Just got thru watchin ESPN THE AUSTIN HATCH STORY, Austin if your seeing this brother, you are my HERO dude. Incredible story #youthemanbro"
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I always wondered what it was about Joel Osteen that I really didn't like and then it hit me - oh yeah, he's kind of a dick.
More than your $10,000,000 mansion?
Thanks, no. Something tells me it's a "you can check out anytime you like but you can never leave" proposition.
... but explain a little to someone who's never seen a post from JO? I thought Austin was recovered well enough to walk around, just not play BB, and I assume he's on campus, so... what was wrong with JO's sentiment? (heheheh, JO).
Yeah, I'm not quite sure why the above post would merit that kind of negbang/personal attack.
This raises a question of board etiquette: if a poster has established a poor reputation, is it justified negbanging everything he/she posts, even if those posts aren't objectionable?
In a vaccum, I agree. But check out JO's reply to Wendyk5's post. He's clearly trolling. Plus, the account startup date is a dead giveaway.
You realize he lost his entire family right? (besides step sisters)
I would be fun to pound beers with him and Charles Barkley!
As someone who has dealed with lots of medical problems, no where near what Austin Hatch endured, he is my hero. He inspires so many people, and reminds us that things can get really bad, but if you get up and put effort in everyday, than it has the potential to get better.
How cool is that. Austin, Shaq - fu believes in you.
The link to the tweet no longer exists. Not sure if it was snuffed by Shaq later or if Twitter is having one of it moods.
The bit they did on GameDay for him a couple months ago was a great piece, but really the entire story - which is difficult to capture on GameDay - is incredibly moving and a tribute to the strength of man on so many levels. In this case, one man who has lost so much and been told that he may not be able to do the very thing he is now doing. It's hard to not see it as heroic really.
Just got thru watchin ESPN THE AUSTIN HATCH STORY, Austin if your seeing this brother, you are my HERO dude. Incredible story #youthemanbro
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) April 1, 2015
I still haven't watched this, I'm embarrassed to say. Gotta get this done, even if my taxes don't get finished this weekend.
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And just when I completely despised, more loathed, everything twitter, Shaq wades his size 22's right in AND TOTALLY REDEEMS IT!! Well done Mr. O'neal.