Deze maandag overleed de legendarische Los Angeles Lakers-eigenaar Jerry Buss. Hij werd 80 jaar. Buss speelde in de jaren tachtig en negentig een belangrijke rol de ontwikkeling van het basketball en de populariteit van de NBA. Zijn verlies roept dan ook veel reacties op in de NBA-wereld. Hier een overzicht.
David Stern: “The NBA has lost a visionary owner whose influence on our league is incalculable and will be felt for decades to come.”
— J.A. Adande (@jadande) February 18, 2013
R I P Dr. Buss.. The NBA lost a true pioneer. God Bless his family & friends & Fans. #Showtime
— Daniel Gibson Sr. (@BooBysWorld1) February 18, 2013
Today is a very sad day for all the Lakers and basketball. All my support and condolences to the Buss family. Rest in peace Dr. Buss.
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) February 18, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family & friends of Dr. Jerry Buss. He was a great man and an incredible friend.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 18, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to Jerry Buss’s family & friends….great man, great leader, born winner — Gary Payton (@GaryPayton_20) February 18, 2013
Thoughts & prayers go out 2 the Buss family over the loss of Mr Jerry Buss. A try pioneer in professional … tmi.me/KZ6ZA — Matt Barnes (@Matt_Barnes22) February 18, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Buss family. Dr. Jerry Buss was like a Dad to me and is a tremendous loss to @lakers fam. @jeaniebuss — Dennis Rodman (@dennisrodman) February 18, 2013
#RIP Jerry Buss. — LeBron James (@KingJames) February 18, 2013
Rt @kevinlove: Huge loss for the @nba and the basketball world. RIP Jerry Buss.
— Derrick Williams (@RealDwill7) February 18, 2013
Huge loss for the @nba and the basketball world. RIP Jerry Buss.
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) February 18, 2013
Sad to hear about Jerry Buss! One of the winningest owners of all time! #RIP — Anthony Davis (@AntDavis23) February 18, 2013
R.I.P. Jerry Buss” — Taj Gibson (@TajGibson22) February 18, 2013
RIP Dr. The Legend Jerry Buss, one of the reason growing up in a LA was great, what you did for the Lakers & the NBA Is legendary. — Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) February 18, 2013
R.I.P Dr. Buss you were a giant in the industry, and was always there to help and give advice. Your kindness and spirit will be missed! — Isiah Thomas (@iamisiahthomas) February 18, 2013
Rest in Peace Jerry Buss — Marshon S. Brooks (@Marshon2) February 18, 2013
RIP to the legendary Dr. Buss.. Prayers up — Quincy Pondexter (@QuincyPondexter) February 18, 2013
Wow just heard that Jerry Buss died. Prayers go out to the Buss family.
— Anthony Tolliver (@ATolliver44) February 18, 2013
RIP Jerry Buss #Lakers
— JALEN ROSE (@JalenRose) February 18, 2013
R.I.P Jerry Buss
— Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10) February 18, 2013
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