http://tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080502/SPORTS0601/805020439/1035 You know he had to give a lot of inspiration to his teammates.
This is just a weird story altogether. Why would he keep it secret? Why would he not tell later? Just doesn't make much sense to keep it a secret. Crazy that he recovered and played though. I guess they think this story will help him end up in the nba rather than the D-league.