Chad Posthumus, captain of the Winnipeg Sea Bears, died a little less than two weeks after suffering a ruptured brain aneurysm during practice, according to the sports organization.
He who wore jersey number 33 died on Wednesday at the age of 33.
In a post shared on social media, the Winnipeg team deplores the loss of its captain and leader
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Chad fought hard, but was unable to recover.
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On November 9, the Sea Bears announced that the forward had been admitted to hospital in stable condition.
Last week, his health condition worsened. According to the Winnipeg team, Chad Posthumus was then resting in critical condition in intensive care unit
due to complications that arose following a long and complex operation
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For a long time he played Basketball everywhere except here
Basketball Manitoba general manager Adam Wedlake told CBC on Thursday morning. This is why his return and the arrival of the Sea Bears two years ago were unexpected.
It’s amazing that the stars aligned
notes with emotion the one who knew Chad when he was only 5 or 6 years old.
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In a publication shared on social networks, the Sea Bears team deplores the loss of its “captain and leader”, whose death occurred on Wednesday.
Photo : Instagram/Chad Posthumus
When I think about it, I feel like it’s very long, but unfortunately, it’s way too short
he laments. He was still in good shape and reaching the peak of his career. That’s what hurts the most.
He was always the type of person who lit up the room. His presence was larger than life.
In an emailed statement, Mr. Posthumus’ family invites the public to make a donation to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or to a scholarship fund that will be established in the basketball player’s name.
Chad Posthumus was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 7 years old. Off the field, he has been a dedicated advocate for diabetics.
A book of condolences created for Mr. Posthumus can be viewed on the Sea Bears website (New window).
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A fan favorite
The 2.10 meter forward was the first in Sea Bears history to sign with the franchise following its admission to the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CBLE) in 2023.
In a press release, the LECB said to be in mourning one of his most beloved players
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Chad was a founding player in our league
we can read. He was a fan favorite.
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The league emphasizes in particular that Mr. Posthumus was the best of aspiring Canadian basketball players during his professional career in Japan, Argentina and right here
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Off the field, he was a top athlete in college and a dedicated advocate for people with diabetes.
Chad’s impact on our world is as undeniable as the force he represented on the field.
Mr. Posthumus, who was born and raised in Winnipeg, is considered a local hero.
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The mayor of Winnipeg, Scott Gillingham, said he was devastated by the death of the young player. In a publication on X, he recalls that Mr. Posthumus was loved by the city’s supporters, with his big heart and magnetic personality that matched his size
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Mr. Posthumus played high school basketball for the River East Collegiate Kodiaksthen with the Canadian national team and was a member of the Ottawa BlackJacks and Saskatchewan Rattlers before returning to Winnipeg to play with the Sea Bears.
