Sports
Beads of sweat drip from Arizona All-American forward Sean Elliott as he towels off after a grueling practice.
March 9, 1989
Noel Elliott May Not Need to Hear ‘Thank You,’ but His Donation of Kidney Was the Ultimate Gift for His Younger Brother
Dec. 25, 1999
Midway through the third quarter, the crowd sliding from the edge of its seats, the star teetering on the edge of his nerves, Sean Elliott did the only appropriate thing.
March 15, 2000
USC Sports
After leading Arizona’s basketball team to the Final Four last season, Sean Elliott decided against making himself eligible for the National Basketball Assn. draft.
Jan. 19, 1989
Lakers
San Antonio Spur forward Sean Elliott was in stable condition Monday after undergoing a kidney transplant, receiving a healthy organ from his brother, Noel.
Aug. 17, 1999
Chronology of Sean Elliott’s recovery from kidney transplant: * June 25, 1999--Sean Elliott sets up Avery Johnson for game-winning shot as the San Antonio Spurs defeat New York to win their first NBA championship. * July 21, 1999--Elliott, close to kidney failure because of the disease focal glomerulosclerosis, announces he needs a kidney transplant soon. * Aug. 16, 1999--Elliott’s older brother, Noel, donates one of his kidneys as Elliott undergoes transplant surgery at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital. * Aug. 21, 1999--After doctors discover a urinary problem in his kidney area, Elliott has surgery again to correct the situation. * Aug. 25, 1999--Elliott leaves the hospital. * Dec. 23, 1999--Elliott is discharged after another hospital stay because of pneumonia.
University of Arizona forward Sean Elliott was named today as the winner of the 1989 John Wooden Award, which annually recognizes college basketball’s top player.
April 5, 1989
Arizona All-American Sean Elliott, a junior forward, announced he will remain at Arizona for his senior season.
April 12, 1988
Olympics
All-American forward Sean Elliott of Arizona and forward Todd Lichti of Stanford were cut from the U.S.
Aug. 16, 1988
Sean Elliott’s agent indicated that he may seek more than $2 million a year for the San Antonio Spurs’ first-round draft pick, but Elliott’s contract negotiations are on hold at least a week.
Sept. 12, 1989