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San Antonio Spurs' Sean Elliott is fouled by Los Angeles Lakers' Sean Rooks (45) during the first quarter in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series Monday, May 17, 1999, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
San Antonio Spurs’ Sean Elliott is fouled by Los Angeles Lakers’ Sean Rooks (45) during the first quarter in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series Monday, May 17, 1999, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

EL SEGUNDO – The following statement was released today by Lakers President/Governor and co-owner Jeanie Buss regarding the death of former Lakers player Sean Rooks:

 “We are shocked and terribly saddened by the news of the death of Sean Rooks. During his time with the Lakers he was a true professional and was a favorite among teammates, coaches and staff. Sean was a friendly guy that everyone loved having around. On behalf of the entire Lakers organization, I’d like to send our condolences as well as thoughts and prayers to his family.”