Kevin Pittsnogle, We Will Miss You
by Scott Schroeder on Feb 17, 2010 4:26 PM EST
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In yesterday's news, I somehow neglected to share the most important transaction of the day : The Albuquerque Thunderbirds waived "waived Kevin Pittsnogle for personal reasons."
Pittsnogle leaves the team with season averages of 11.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.
Albuquerque coach John Coffino had the following to say on the move, according to the press release:
"We are all sad to see Kevin leave our organization, but we understand that his personal life is paramount being the family man that he is.
(Archived highlights of Pittsnogle's best D-League game of the season)
While I don't really have behind the scene's input on this move, I can tell you that Pittsnogle has deleted his facebook account, where he'd occasionally vent about the things that I'd assume led to his leaving the team and moving back to West Virginia.
Since Pittsnogle more than likely was not headed back to the NBA any time soon (I detailed his best D-League game of the season here), this is probably the best move for Pittsnogle. He'll now be able to stay at home, close to his family and probably even get paid a bit better if he resumes his career as a middle school teacher.
Happy trails, Kevin Pittsnogle.
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Although I ragged on his game at times
I certainly don’t wish having to leave the game for “personal reasons” on anyone. Best of luck to him.
Ridiculous Upside, where developing talent and winning are not mutually exclusive.
Pittsnogle will always and forever be able to shoot the basketball
I am very sad to see Kevin leaving for personal reasons. He is a family man, has kids at home and wish him nothing but the best. We all will be thinking of you KP.
Seriously? Family man? HA!
Seriously, Kevin Pittsnogle a family man!? You obviously dont know the REAL Kevin Pittsnogle. For being a family man, he sure doesnt show it. He has cheated on his wife multiple times and has no regrets. If you read her facebook, its all over it. They put their personal lives out there for everyone to see. Do they not have any self respect and know to keep some things private? He always commented on his facebook that he loves his kids and Im sure he does, because I dont see how any parent could not love their own children. But he does not take care of his own kids, unless he is in the public eye. I guess he has to look good for his “fans”. He left the D-League for personal reasons. His personal reasons were that he was cheating on his wife. “SURPRISE SURPRISE”. Don’t get me wrong, Kevin was an excellent basketball player for WVU. He made all West Virginia fans proud. But as far as a person, I have no respect for him. And in this article you stated that he deleted his facebook account. He did for a short period of time, but if you notice he has reactivated it. I guess he has to keep up with his girlfriends somehow so that his wife won’t find out. There is your inside information!
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