The Knicks' season turned tragic last night as a grieving Stephon Marbury was escorted out of the Garden by five security guards after learning his father, Donald Sr., died during the Knicks' 115-104 loss to Phoenix, according to multiple sources.
According to a Stephon Marbury confidant, Donald, age 69, attended last night's game and left the arena because of chest pains. Donald was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died of an apparent heart attack, the confidant said.
Stephon Marbury was spotted leaving St. Vincent's hospital in Manhattan just after midnight, wearing a gray suit and looking somber as he got into the back of an SUV. Other family members left shortly after.
The Knicks point guard was told of his father's death after the loss. It was unclear if he broke down in the locker room.
Donald, who raised seven kids in Coney Island, had been living in Suitland, Md., but attended the majority of home games.
Stephon could miss at least a full week of games on bereavement leave as he deals with the most trying months of his life.
Marbury's aunt, Helen, died two weeks ago and he missed the funeral because he felt he needed to be with the Knicks. Marbury has been booed at home for two weeks since the Phoenix incident, when he bolted town after learning he would not be starting.
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R.I.P Stephs dad. I hope he finds the strength within to pull through.
