Carlos in his own words
"I just couldn't believe it. Shocked, devastated - all those words. I was doing so well - I was almost normal again. To hear this … I just couldn't believe it."
From a Sept. 18, 2003, story announcing his leukemia had returned.
"I've always wanted to play for the UA. To me, the NBA is just too hard to get into; it's too risky. I'd rather just go to the UA. Hopefully, Lute will still be there."
From a Dec. 25, 2001, story updating readers on his health.
"It's kind of surprising to me that so many people still want to help. There are no words to say thank you enough to everyone - there is just nothing I can do to repay this, except to try to say thank you."
From a Sept. 20, 2003, story on another bone marrow drive.
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