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John McDonough -- hope you are ok
Allen Murabayashi, Photographer
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New York | NY | USA | Posted: 10:57 PM on 05.29.10 |
| ->> A Phoenix Suns player stepped on John's neck while chasing a ball out of bounds during Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals. John was down for several minutes. Hope you are doing ok. |
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Gary Bogdon, Photographer
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Orlando | FL | USA | Posted: 11:00 PM on 05.29.10 |
| ->> He got up and tried to walk off on his own, but Marv Albert just said they were taking him to the hospital for observation., Prayers are with you buddy. |
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Bryan Crowe, Photographer
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Fullerton | CA | US | Posted: 11:02 PM on 05.29.10 |
| ->> Hope J Mac is OK ! Total class act................ |
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Michael Chen, Student/Intern, Assistant
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Los Angeles | CA | USA | Posted: 11:10 PM on 05.29.10 |
| ->> Hope you're doing okay, John. |
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Jack Megaw, Photographer, Assistant
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Pittsburgh/Philadelphia | PA | America | Posted: 11:22 PM on 05.29.10 |
| ->> Hope you're alright John. All the best. |
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Mark Sutton, Photographer
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Herndon | VA | USA | Posted: 11:49 PM on 05.29.10 |
| ->> That was scary, but they showed you walk off. Hope u are OK.. |
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Mark J. Terrill, Photographer
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Simi Valley | CA | USA | Posted: 12:25 AM on 05.30.10 |
| ->> Looked like his assistant Shawn Cullen picked up his cameras and finished the game for him. Hope you're okay Johnny Mac. I feel for ya. You know I've been there. |
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Max Simbron, Photographer, Assistant
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Phoenix | AZ | USA | Posted: 12:27 AM on 05.30.10 |
| ->> They just announced an update on John. He's in the hospital for observation, has some neck injury, but full movement, larynx giving him some problems. He's breathing fine, but has trouble swallowing. |
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Justin Edmonds, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Denver | CO | USA | Posted: 12:28 AM on 05.30.10 |
| ->> The Inside the NBA guys just gave a positive update on McDonough during TNT's post-game coverage. He's doing ok but they're keeping him for observation. |
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Bryan Crowe, Photographer
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Fullerton | CA | US | Posted: 12:28 AM on 05.30.10 |
| ->> TNT just reported he would be held for observation due to some neck injury but had full range of motion. |
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Michael Stevens, Photographer
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Phoenix | AZ | USA | Posted: 1:39 AM on 05.30.10 |
| ->> I heard someone in the photog's room mention a "crushed larnyx" but I don't know if anyone has any solid details as of yet. He's at St. Joe's hospital... |
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Mike Burley, Photographer
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Chicago | IL | USA | Posted: 1:47 AM on 05.30.10 |
| ->> Hope you have a quick recovery, best to you and your family. |
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Aleksi Lepisto, Photographer
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Sacramento | CA | United States | Posted: 2:19 AM on 05.30.10 |
| ->> Wow - the Suns are deadly. Weren't there two other incidents with photographers already? And Steve Nash got popped a few times too. These guys aren't playin around. |
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Wally Skalij, Assistant
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Los Angeles | CA | USA | Posted: 2:34 AM on 05.30.10 |
| ->> I stopped by the hospital to See John and he is in great spirits and still has the great sense of humor. |
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Thomas E. Witte, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Cincinnati | OH | USA | Posted: 2:43 AM on 05.30.10 |
| ->> Good to hear Wally. Thanks for the update. |
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Mark Sutton, Photographer
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Herndon | VA | USA | Posted: 8:17 AM on 05.30.10 |
| ->> Thanks Wally..... |
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Steven Mullensky, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Port Townsend | WA. | USA | Posted: 11:10 AM on 05.30.10 |
->> I remember John asking my advice regarding the freelance market at a tennis tournament at La Costa in the early '80s.
Just as heavy cream floats to the top John's talent floated him to the pinnacle of his profession with his staff position at Sports Illustrated.
I wish him a speedy recovery. |
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Derick Hingle, Photographer
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Hammond | LA | USA | Posted: 2:58 PM on 05.30.10 |
| ->> Wishing you a speedy recovery John |
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Shawn Cullen, Assistant
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San Diego | CA | | Posted: 6:38 PM on 05.30.10 |
->> Everybody,
After picking up John's wife from the airport and taking her to the hospital, we found out that he is going to be released from the hospital this afternoon, and might make the drive home in the passenger seat! The Doctor says he has a badly sprained neck along with some other aches and pains.
He has been walking on his own around the room, eating, drinking, and talking without issues. He will be fine.
John wants to thank everybody for there thoughts and prayers!
Take care. |
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Jeff Lewis, Photographer
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Long Beach | CA | USA | Posted: 7:17 PM on 05.30.10 |
->> Shawn,
Thanks for the update. Hope he feels better soon.
Jeff |
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Will Schneekloth, Student/Intern, Photographer
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New Brunswick | NJ | USA | Posted: 7:51 PM on 05.30.10 |
| ->> Thanks for the update Shawn, here's to a speedy recovery for one of the most humble and friendly guys in the business. |
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Sean Gates, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Hempstead & Cooperstown | NY | US | Posted: 8:22 PM on 05.30.10 |
| ->> Thank you very much for the positive update Shawn. It's tough to see such a great guy get caught up in a situation like that. I hope John gets better soon and I hope to see him back on the sideline in the near future. |
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Yamil Sued, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Peoria | AZ | USA | Posted: 12:36 AM on 05.31.10 |
->> Get well soon John!!
Thinking about you.
Y |
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Andrew Fielding, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | USA | Posted: 4:57 AM on 05.31.10 |
->> Get well soon.
Having suffered a serious neck injury before I know how painful it can be and hope John gets a quick and full recovery, if as some have said he has full neck movement then that is very good.
Hopefully he's back in the saddle for the finals. |
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Jeannette Merten, Photographer
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Oshkosh | WI | USA | Posted: 6:58 AM on 05.31.10 |
| ->> Glad to hear that you have been released from the hospital. What a misfortunate accident! Rest well John. Sure hope you bounce back quickly. |
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Anantachai Brown, Photographer
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Jacksonville | FL | | Posted: 10:14 AM on 05.31.10 |
| ->> Good the hear he is okay. Watching the game it looked like his neck took the full brunt of the players fall. |
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Robert Scheer, Photographer
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Indianapolis | IN | USA | Posted: 7:45 PM on 05.31.10 |
| ->> Ugh, just seeing this story, and got a knot in my gut reading about it. I think about stuff like this every time I see a player chasing a loose ball on the baseline. Be well John. |
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