Sha’Carri Richardson Joins Sports World in Mourning Shaquille O’Neal’s Former Teammate and LSU Legend’s Demise at 54

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The demise of athletes is always quite heavy on the heart of the athletic community as their lessons and motivation for the youth are invaluable. On the demise of such an LSU athlete, Wayne Sims, who played alongside NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, Sha'Carri Richardson, an elite track and field sprinter, joined the athletic community in the mourning.

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Sha'carri Richardson's emotional tribute to LSU legend

Sha'Carri Richardson shared LSU College's basketball post with two 44 no. jerseys representing Wayne and Wayde Sims and captioned, "Forever in Our Hearts."

LSU Coach Dale Brown's statement on Wayne's demise

Former LSU Coach Dale Brown wrote for the late basketball player, “Wayne was always yes sir, no sir…He brought the best out in players…was a team player.”

Tribute by other LSU members to Wayne Sims.

How did Wayne's son die?

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Wayne's 20-year-old son Wayde Sims died in 2018 as he was shot before the team's first preseason practice that year.

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