http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14712117/larry-bird-believes-nba-big-men-die-young-right "You don't see many 7-footers walking around at the age of 75. I know there are a few of us who live a long time, but most of us big guys don't seem to last too long." - Bird A sobering tale of the pain and health consequences of being a former NBA giant. Hopefully, even though its about big men, the article should still make all of us think harder about our health and not take things for granted. Be proactive. Cheers!
some 'giants' are tall from unusual sickness and unproportional body parts (heart too small to pump blood all over their bodies). But basketball player are just big people. Don't see why people like Shaq, Bird or Yao would die early if they are not sick. Bill Russell is 81 and seems to do fine
