Post by Speed Racer on Oct 23, 2008 14:01:15 GMT -5
Kenny George: Fuck Feet
The Associated Press
How does he do it? The 7'8", chocolate Godzilla looking mother fucker continues to be a serviceable back-up in the BBS despite playing basketball with no feet. George, suffering from some sad disease that the writer of this article didn't care to actually look up, lost the first portion of his foot late in 2008. It was thought that his college and basketball career would be over, but George has managed to persevere. Unfortunately, George has since contracted leprosy and is slowly losing his limbs. Yes, leprosy.
The other half of his other foot fell off late in 2009, about a year after the first incident. George was not very distraught though because he could now fit into a more normal size 10 or 11 shoe. He finally matched again. Does a 7'8" mammoth look strange wearing a size 10 shoe? Sure, but do you have the balls to tell him?
Early in 2010 George was diagnosed with leprosy - both of his feet have since fallen off. However, he continues to hold a roster spot with the Philadelphia 76ers and is an effective back-up to 7'2" Hamed Haddadi. Somehow, someway this footless wonder just keeps on running (haha, not literally, because he doesn't have any feet).
Fans have piled in to watch George lumber down the court without any feet. He doesn't even use prosthetics - his nubs are large enough that they allow him to remain balanced when running. It's quite fascinating and an incredible story. Good for you, Kenny.
Coincidentally, George has also gone a long way in battling the fight against midgets in Philadelphia. He just resigned with the Sixers for another two years and is looking forward to staying with the team. The midgets just really stay quiet now that a giant is on the team - I mean really, who is going to win that battle? Fucking midgets.
Kudos to Kenny George. He really is an inspiration to all of this with leprosy and without feet.
