As the news of the passing of Hall of Famer and NBA legend Moses Malone worked its way through NBA circles Sunday morning, there was a universal sadness among the NBA family.
Not only was Malone a dominant force on the court, but also he was beloved off it. You could feel that on Twitter as players past and present (plus some celebrities) expressed their sadness.
#Rip to the great Moses Malone
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) September 13, 2015
Calvin Murphy: "I hurts real bad. There is a pain in my heart. I loved that man. I never heard him say one harsh word about anybody.'
— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) September 13, 2015
Another one of the game's legends gone too soon. A champion & one of the elite players of his time. RIP Moses Malone. pic.twitter.com/hWdeMgANl2
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) September 13, 2015
My condolences to the family and friends of Moses Malone. You will truly be missed. Rest in peace Big Mo!!!
— Allen Iverson (@alleniverson) September 13, 2015
R.I.P #mosesmalone 1 of the #greatestcenter but a awesome human and a awesome friend.😞😞 we'll miss… https://t.co/yCc7Qwjnda
— Ron Harper (@HARPER04_5) September 13, 2015
Moses Malone,I will miss you no we all will miss you. Just left practice on your court. Well Done as always MVP pic.twitter.com/5tY3ZarNpE
— JOHN LUCAS ENT (@JLEnterprises) September 13, 2015
Thoughts and Prayers to the Family, Friends, and Fans of Moses Malone. All Time Great player but a better man! #FoFoFo
— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) September 13, 2015
Sad day for me and I know the fans of Moses Malone stay strong NBA FAM
— Rick Mahorn (@badboyhorn44) September 13, 2015
R.i.P. to NBA Hall of Famer & Legend Moses Malone. All prayers to his family🙏🏽#GoneTooSoon
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) September 13, 2015
RIP to one of the greats Moses Malone. My prayers go out to his family
— Michael Carter-Willi (@mcarterwilliams) September 13, 2015
Moses. You led my city to the promise land. Thank you. #RipMosesMalone #76ers #FoFiveFo https://t.co/nF098Hl1Is
— ?st (@questlove) September 13, 2015
RIP Moses Malone. Another NBA great gone too soon. Condolences to his family and friends.
— Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10) September 13, 2015
RIP Moses Malone. A legend gone way to soon. GOD bless you and your family.
— Tone Wroten (@TWroten_LOE) September 13, 2015