Connecticut Sun Coach Mike Thibault is a special man. He led the Sun to back to back WNBA Finals. He was an assistant coach on two Magic Johnson Laker Championship teams. And he helped draft some guy named Michael Jordan. But as I said in my piece on Coach Thibault tonight, his success is defined not by all that he has won, but by all that he has lost.


5 of Coach Thibault's siblings died of Cystic Fibrosis. Five! His sister Ann Marie lived the longest, dieing at the age of 21. That was her goal he told me, to live to 21. She died a few weeks later.


In doing the story, Coach Thibault and his wife and kids could not have been any kinder. They are great people with a unique perspective on life. Coach Thibault wants his players to enjoy their journey this season. Clearly he and his family do.


Nancy Thibault, his wife, was re-doing their basement and gave me an old disco ball when I was at their house. I'm not sure who is enjoying it more....my three kids or Dad? Nancy, we got a lot of use out of that relic last weekend! More importantly, every time I see it I will be reminded of a wonderful family and all that they have endured. Thanks for sharing your painful story. I hope it inspires someone to share their time, talent or treasure that can ultimately lead to a cure.