In This Game of Basketball…
~Shared by Nathan Blue~
… Read moreIn this game of basketball. Parents play a key roll. While some can be too into it and some really just don’t care about their kids (until they get rich) at all, sad to say.
When I first got a chance to talk to Chip Hooper you could tell he really loved his son Max and was extremely supportive.
Chip wasn’t delusional, he felt that his son was the best 3pt shooter in the country. Chip just wanted to find a college that would give him a chance to flourish.
Well after going to Harvard and then transferring to St. John’s, Max Hooper was named 6th man of the year at Oakland University.
While I only knew Chip for five years, our conversations were memorable. It, wasn’t about the money he had or the famous people he knew.
It was the fact that he really loved Max and all of his friends. He will be missed. Rest in Peace, Love you Chip.
Chip and Max
~Shared by Tim Allen~
… Read moreMax, I wanted to say hello and let you know I am thinking about you and your Dad. We all met long ago along with Logan and Tyler at All Saints. I have lasting memories of time I spent talking with your Dad and I know how much Tyler values his friendship with you. Although it has been many years since those days at All Saints I have followed your career via your Dad. I would run into your Dad every so often but we would always take the time to catch up and he would give me the update on how you were doing and what the latest was with your basketball career. He was so proud of you as I am of my kids and I admired him for this and how he helped so many other young kids with their goals and dreams. 53 is way too young to leave this place but I can only hope that when I go people will feel about me the way so many people feel about your dad. He leaves a wonderful legacy of kindness, generosity, passion and love of his family and friends.
Sincerely,
Tim