Jazz owner Larry Miller has died (updated)

[Superman]

Jazz owner Miller has legs amputated

SALT LAKE CITY -- Longtime Utah Jazz owner Larry H. Miller's legs were amputated 6 inches below the knee on Friday.

Jazz spokesman Jonathan Rinehart said Friday's surgery was the result of complications from Type 2 diabetes.

Rinehart said the 64-year-old Miller is recovering in a hospital.

"Larry is doing well and is expected to continue to recover in the coming weeks and months," Greg Miller, Larry Miller's son, said in a statement. The statement said Miller's family would not be releasing any details.
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Try to avoid any jokes about Carlos Boozer's contract options. (I did.)

 

[VF21]

It's never a good sign when diabetes patients have amputations. My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Miller and his family...

 

[kingsnation]

Prayers are with him and his family. Glad to hear he is doing well.

And while on the subject - props to the Utah Jazz franchise, Miller and Sloan are the prime examples of longevity. A truly classy team, IMO.

 

[Rockmeister]

Thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Glad to hear he is doing well.

 

[nebs]

Must be very tough to deal with something like that. At least he's alive.

 

[kennadog]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Miller and his family. Type II diabetes is a terrible disease that can lead to foot amputations and blindness and other devastating health complications. More Americans are getting it and they are getting it younger.

 

[Bibby.10]

That is really sad. Sucks.

 

[NoBonus]

Wow! Even a guy with all the money in the world and access to the best possible fitness trainers and facilities still ends up with Type 2 Diabetes... sobering lesson. However, I have known numerous guys with Type 1 and 2 that have an injury on their feet and ignore it... then pretty soon toes and feet are removed to stop the gang-green <sp?>. I mean, Type 1 there is no way to avoid, but Type 2 is preventable! I need to quit my office job and go work in the fields...

 

[AriesMar27]

thats messed up in the worst way...

 

[Superman]

Miller dies due to diabetes complications

This sucks, but it's normally where stuff goes once the start amputating.

 

[kingsnation]

Prayers are certainly with his loved ones during this time.

 

[6th]

Yes, prayers for his loved ones and for the Jazz franchise.

 

[MoneyMike916]

Guy put together a great franchise. The Jazz have been really competitive. Literally one losing season since he bought the team. Only 3 years with no playoffs. Talk about consistent.

 

[Rockmeister]

Thoughts and prayers are with his family.

 

[chanel]

my prayers are with the miller family. what a loss. he was a great man. great business man. all the best to his family.