Tiago Splitter's sister

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago's sister, Michelle Splitter, was battling leukaemia but unfortunately died today

RIP

Here's the link in Portuguese

http://espnbrasil.terra.com.br/basquete/post/31944_O+ADEUS+A+MICHELLE+SPLITTER

http://contenti1.espn.com.br/foto/destaque/d9cb84fa-5e80-33a1-9228-dc2fadfbfd99.jpg

[Red Hawk #21]

Wow what a shame, my condolences to the Splitter family.

[Spurs Brazil]

She was very young, only 18 years old

[DPG21920]

That is terrible. God bless their family.

[timvp]

:td

R.I.P.

[Ocotillo]

Think before you post in this thread.........

Just be respectful.

[Chomag]

Damn, what thats terrible news... and so young :(
Best thoughts and wishes to the Splitter family.

R.I.P

[thispego]

Think before you post in this thread.........

Just be respectful.

:rolleyes

[sonic21]

wow so sad

[mystargtr34]

:(

Terrible.

[Bruno]

Terrible news. :depressed

IIRC, she fight leukemia a first time, came back and even played BB with Brazilian NT before having a setback during last spring/summer.

[duncan228]

So sad.

[Chief]

R.i.p.

[Yogurt210]

my condolences

[Manufan909]

That blows. I wonder how I'd react if my sis passed away. :depressed

[SpursFan0728]

rip

[boutons_]

Remember that he wanted to stay in ES because of sickness in the family. Very sorry to hear that chapter has closed.

Requiescat in Pace

[DANILO DRASKOVIC]

The pivot Michelle splitter, sister of Tiago Splitter, the Brazilian team in basketball and Tau Ceramica (ESP), died Monday suffering from leukemia.

A couple of just 18 years, who had received a bone marrow transplantation, had overcome the disease and returned to court in 2007 – but the problem occur again, and this time, she did not resist.

The player’s Tau Ceramica, which followed the whole drama of her sister, is already in Campinas (SP), which is veiled the body of Michelle.

During the first treatment for leukemia, the player had to leave the Brazilian team under 17 and came to lose 17 pounds.

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=pt&u=http://espnbrasil.terra.com.br/basquete&ei=CKeHSbKfKpPHtgeQkoiaBw&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=1&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://espnbrasil.terra.com.br/basquete/post/31944_O%252BADEUS%252BA%252BMICHELLE%252BSPLITTER% 26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG

[ManuTP9]

wow

[Fernando TD21]

That's horrible. My condolences to Tiago and his family.

[manufor3]

Rip

[Biggems]

maybe that is why Tiago sold us out to sign that contract in Europe. Maybe he needed as much money as possible to help her pay for her treatments and so forth.

[fotan2]

Rip

[m33p0]

that is sad.

[raspsa]

As a parent who has lost one so young, its so heartwrenching. My sincerest condolences.

[MrChug]

This affected me, and I don't even have a sister.

I have a daughter, and it's still heartbreaking. Prayers.

[mystargtr34]

maybe that is why Tiago sold us out to sign that contract in Europe. Maybe he needed as much money as possible to help her pay for her treatments and so forth.

He never gave his word to the Spurs so he didnt sell out. And yeah, one of the reason he presumably stayed was to be with his sick sister and ensure she got the best care.

[TDMVPDPOY]

i dunno man....treatment will be the same anywhere anyway....tiago had the money probly sent her to the best facility available in spain/brazil where ever it was.....

good luck to tiago and his family...

[wisnub]

that is a sad news...God Bless her and Tiago's family. may God take care her in the afterlife. RIP

[bigfan]

Looks like he had been a bone marrow donor to her earlier. RIP

[phyzik]

The win tonight doesnt seem so great now.

My heart is with the Splitter family. I know what its like to lose family members quite well. Just got my 2 brothers left.

Stay Strong Tiago, you got my love, may your sister rest in peace.

[raspsa]

I think that now that the full story, we hould respect Tiago for his decison to stay in Europe.. fans obviously don't know all the considerations that went into his decision but obviously his sister's situation weighed heavily. RIP.

[Yorae]

Too bad...

[Slydragon]

:depressed

[WalterBenitez]

Tiago's sister, Michelle Splitter, was battling leukaemia but unfortunately died today

RIP

Here's the link in Portuguese

http://espnbrasil.terra.com.br/basquete/post/31944_O+ADEUS+A+MICHELLE+SPLITTER

http://contenti1.espn.com.br/foto/destaque/d9cb84fa-5e80-33a1-9228-dc2fadfbfd99.jpg

wow,:depressed

[ploto]

I think that now that the full story, we should respect Tiago for his decison to stay in Europe.. fans obviously don't know all the considerations that went into his decision but obviously his sister's situation weighed heavily. RIP.

Actually, it was discussed here at the time he made the decision.

RIP

[tlongII]

That sucks.

[lefty]

Wow.

Really sad.

R.I.P

[mountainballer]

I think that now that the full story, we hould respect Tiago for his decison to stay in Europe.. fans obviously don't know all the considerations that went into his decision but obviously his sister's situation weighed heavily. RIP.

from another blog:


The Splitter siblings have longed enjoyed a close relationship. One under-reported aspect of Tiago Splitter’s decision to resign with Tau Ceramica was the care of his sister. Tiago Splitter lives in Spain with his family and Michelle had received medical treatment there. Along with all the other variables of his free agent decision, the advantage of maintaining a stable home life in light of Michelle’s health must have been attractive to the Brazilian center.
http://www.48minutesofhell.com/2009/02/02/michelle-splitter-deceased/

[FromWayDowntown]

It's a sad story no matter who the surviving family members are.

RIP.

[ploto]

I think what everybody is failing to see is the situation with his sister battling whatever heath problems she is. Apparently she has a killer illness from what I have heard.

I also read he has his family there in Europe, for his sister to have medical attention.

Him coming to the USA isn't exactly the best bet option for his family, and apparently that means a lot to him.



I'm surprised you're the only picking up on this.

Just to add to your post. A big € contract will go a long way to secure top notch medical treatment for his sister and probably finance the family while in Europe. All of this becomes very difficult on a NBA rookie salary. If he had to throw caution to the wind for only himself the decision would be a lot easier.

[Agloco]

maybe that is why Tiago sold us out to sign that contract in Europe. Maybe he needed as much money as possible to help her pay for her treatments and so forth.

Funny how the picture changes when one has more information to work with eh?

To my knowledge, he never made a promise to the Spurs to come here. You can't call him a sellout in that case (and especially given the circumstances).

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/02/03/sports/BKO-Obit-Splitter.php

[BWS-1994]

Condolences to Tiago Splitters and his family.

Our prayers are with them.

Peace.

[rayray2k8]

Think before you post in this thread.........

Just be respectful.

I'm sorry, did I miss something??

[Ocotillo]

I'm sorry, did I miss something??

I was jumping the gun and just didn't want someone coming in and saying something insensitive because of the animosity some feel towards Splitter for staying in Europe. In a number of other threads, some posters can be real jerks like the celebrating an opposing players injury or insulting peoples looks in the thread where people are posting their photos.

I jumped the gun as everyone has been respectful.

Life and our loved ones are what is important. We can't let ourselves get too carried away with our joy of following a sports team that we lose sight of that.

Condolences to the family and friends and props to Spurstalk posters.

[Man Mountain]

Wow :despressed

[Kamnik]

horrible news

rip

[Penya]

maybe that is why Tiago sold us out to sign that contract in Europe. Maybe he needed as much money as possible to help her pay for her treatments and so forth.

Yes, that was the principal reason.

RIP.

[45 bank shot]

hopefully she's in a better world now

[porksword]

Damn, that is really sad news. Best wishes to the Splitter family. And prayers.

[NFGIII]

There are three things in life that you can't get back. Time, Words and Opportunity. Hopefully Tiago got the time and the opportunity to share his feelings with his sister before her untimely demise. Leaving this world at age 18 seems so unfair since she really didn't get the full opportunity to experience life.

May she rest in peace and may God bless her soul.

[raspsa]

Actually, it was discussed here at the time he made the decision.

RIP

My apologies.. wasn't aware.