Bourbon Street (Photo by Getty Images)
Former Princeton football player Martin “Tiger” Bech was one of the fifteen people tragically killed in the New Orleans truck attack early Wednesday morning.
His brother Jack Bech, a TCU player, confirmed on social media, “Love you always, brother,” Jack shared in a post on X.”
“You inspired me (every day) now you get to be with me in every moment. I got this family T, don’t worry. This is for us.”
Tiger Bech’s death was also confirmed by his mother, Michelle Bech, to ABC News as she told the outlet that her son lived life to the fullest and was “on top of the world.”
Jack Bech led the Horned Frogs with 1,039 receiving yards and nine touchdowns this season.
Princeton Football mourns the loss of Tiger Bech ‘21.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to all of the victims of the Bourbon Street attack. https://t.co/aLWMyd57lL pic.twitter.com/nUjzXUO3yT
— Princeton Football (@PrincetonFTBL) January 1, 2025
Tiger Bech’s death brought upon a large number of tributes online:
“RIP King,” former NFL WR Antonio Brown said.
“So heartbreaking 💔. God bless their souls. 🙏,” another person stated.
“May his memory forever be a blessing 🙏,” a third fan added.
“Damn shame. RIP, young man,” one fan said of Tiger Bech.
One final fan said: “Louisiana mourns with you. The Bech family are incredible people. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻”
Tiger Bech Had a Notable College Career Before Tragic Ending
Tiger Bech was taken way too soon as a result of the presumed terror attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.
Bech played football at STM before going on to play at Princeton.
He was an All-Ivy League performer, spending three seasons at Princeton from 2016-18.
During his three-year career at Princeton, Bech caught 53 passes for 825 yards with three touchdowns.
According to his LinkedIn profile, he graduated from Princeton in 2021 with a degree in finance and worked as a trader at Seaport Global, a New York brokerage firm.
Phoenix Suns Shock Everybody By Sending Superstar Kevin Durant To NBA Heavyweight In Blockbuster Trade Proposal
Kevin Durant (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
A blockbuster trade proposal has the Phoenix Suns setting off fireworks across the NBA by dealing superstar Kevin Durant to a Western Conference juggernaut.
There’s no indication that the Suns are open to dealing Kevin Durant, or that the future Hall of Famer wants out. But the fact remains that Phoenix has one playoff series win in the KD era, and at 12-8 through 20 games, they don’t exactly resemble a championship contender.
If the Suns decide to shake up their All-Star core, Durant has to be the odd man out. Devin Booker isn’t going anywhere, and veteran guard Bradley Beal might have the most untradeable contract in the NBA.
Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World proposed a mammoth trade idea that has Phoenix sending Kevin Durant back to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Gary Payton II, De’Anthony Melton and first-round picks in 2026 and 2029:
“The chemistry between Durant and Curry is unmatched, with the two feeding off each other’s strengths to devastate opposing defenses. If Durant’s time in Phoenix shows signs of stagnating, he could be motivated to initiate a trade to the Warriors—a team he knows will be ready to compete the moment he steps on the floor…
Most importantly, Durant’s departure could also allow Booker to further solidify his role as the franchise player, with Beal supporting him as an experienced scorer who has made the playoffs multiple times. The return for Durant would bring in a mix of young talent and future draft picks, potentially giving the Suns a balanced roster that can grow and adapt as Booker and Beal enter their prime. “
