Harris Big Part of LeGrand Story
by Net Income on Dec 31, 2010 7:42 AM EST
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PrintThe Star-Ledger's Steve Politi ends 2010 with an update on the status of Rutgers' Eric LeGrand ...and the effort to help him recover from a devastating injury that leaves him paralyzed. Politi devotes most of the story to those who were moved by LeGrand's story and did something to help.
One of those, he notes, was Devin Harris who raised $75,000 from Nets' players, coaches, management and owner Mikhail Prokhorov.
"It was just more of me being a part of the New Jersey community now," Harris said from Chicago Thursday. "He’s a kid who stayed home, who’s playing football for his home school, so we wanted to step in and say, ‘We take care of our community.’ "
Politi points out that Tracy McGrady was so moved by the check presentation on opening night that he went home, googled LeGrand and added $20,000 himself
- Politi: Tragedy of paralyzed Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand inspires selfless deeds - Steve Politi - Star-Ledger
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i was at the game when eric was injured
and i think about the poor kid everyday. from what ive read he is making progress in his recovery and his spirits are high. god bless u eric and GO RUTGERS
Devin is 1st class
The Nets are full of first class individuals which makes cheering for them, despite their sub-mediocrity, just a tad bit easier. Nothing is worse than when your favorite team stinks and is full of low lifes (e.g., former “jailblazers,” Bengals, etc.).
by nynjlawyer on Dec 31, 2010 8:41 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Winners off the court
Devin and his efforts in making a difference in Eric’s life.
As Devin so eloquently stated: “We take care of our community”
Another reason to be a proud Nets fan…
"That's life...I tell ya, I can't deny it
I thought of quitting baby...But my heart just ain't gonna buy it"
Well stated
When you meet a NETS fan you might want to question their intelligence or at least their sanity…..but you know they have heart and passion. A community indeed.
hell yeah
Official Member of the "Travis OutLOL Society". 5 years, 35 Million Dollars worth of lulz.
by MrDollarBills on Dec 31, 2010 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
Devin Harris
class act man. You can never say enough about Devin’s off the court work in the community. These are the stories that the NBA should be putting out to the forefront instead of marketing the public gaffes and 3rd grade level idiocy of their POS superstar Lebron, scum that would throw fries back into a waiter’s face because they are cold.
Kudos to Devin, and kudos to T-Mac for being good people.
Official Member of the "Travis OutLOL Society". 5 years, 35 Million Dollars worth of lulz.
I also appreciate how Harris embraces New Jersey as his community
Now trade him.
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
by eLonepb on Dec 31, 2010 1:05 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
i was moved by this story and donated 20 dollars to eric legrand believe fund last week
by jaydee2327 on Dec 31, 2010 2:37 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
That was very kind of you.
"That's life...I tell ya, I can't deny it
I thought of quitting baby...But my heart just ain't gonna buy it"
Just goes to
show that Nets fans as well as Nets players have a big heart.
Way to go Jay-dub!
"That's life...I tell ya, I can't deny it
I thought of quitting baby...But my heart just ain't gonna buy it"
good job jay dub
All proceeds collected by the fund will benefit the LeGrand family. Donations may be made by sending a check made out to the “Eric LeGrand Believe Fund” to:
"Eric LeGrand Believe Fund"
PNC Wealth Management
Attn: Kimberly G. Kingsland, Senior Trust Advisor
One Palmer Square Suite 201
Princeton, NJ
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