NBA teams and players react to the death of Moses Malone

The news of Hall of Famer Moses Malone's death at age 60 spread quickly around the sports world Sunday.

The news of Hall of Famer Moses Malone’s death at age 60 spread quickly around the sports world Sunday. The league, NBA franchises and former and current players took to twitter to react to the loss of “The Chairman of the Boards.”

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released the following statement regarding the passing of Moses Malone pic.twitter.com/frzlXO44to

— NBA (@NBA) September 13, 2015

The entire Bucks organization is saddened to learn of the passing of former Buck & three-time NBA MVP, Moses Malone. pic.twitter.com/Hcuny2ujoA

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) September 13, 2015

R.I.P. Moses Malone pic.twitter.com/ZdkmpzBY44

— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) September 13, 2015

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Moses Malone Jr: "I always thought my dad would be here longer than me. It's the hardest thing I've ever dealt with in my life"

— Mark Berman (@MarkBerman_) September 13, 2015

Calvin Murphy on passing of his friend Moses Malone: "The last 4 days of his life I spent with him he was the happiest I have ever seen him"

— Mark Berman (@MarkBerman_) 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 heart saddens once more, Moses Malone passes away at 60, way too soon.. Thoughts n prayer to the family.. #FoFoFo pic.twitter.com/I7nK2VCY3f

— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) 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

Rest In Peace to one of the most physical & dominate big men to ever play, Moses Malone. I miss you my friend! pic.twitter.com/ET747aPZae

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 13, 2015

Rest in Heaven to The Great Moses Malone. You will be missed but NEVER forgotten. pic.twitter.com/lrPrBITsfn

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) September 13, 2015

Doc Rivers has released the following statement regarding the passing of Moses Malone pic.twitter.com/WJm15AmCxz

— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) 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 the great Moses Malone

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) September 13, 2015

My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Moses Malone. One of the greatest #basketball players gone way too soon.

— Walt Clyde Frazier (@WaltFrazier) September 13, 2015

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of #MosesMalone. Very sad to see one of the greatest players go so soon. #RIPMosesMalone

— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) September 13, 2015

Sad day, rest in paradise Moses Malone ...you will always be remembered #Legend ... My prayers for your family! pic.twitter.com/PmshrpaYF2

— Leandro Barbosa (@TheBlurBarbosa) September 13, 2015

Sending my condolences to the family and friends of Moses Malone. RIP. pic.twitter.com/QI2u5mJO9B

— Steve Smith (@steve21smith) September 14, 2015

RIP to another NBA legend Moses "Chairman of the Boards" Malone. #BigMo

— Nicolas Batum (@nicolas88batum) September 13, 2015

Moses Malone on the Red Carpet Friday. We will have lasting memories of his Enshrinement reunion w/ so many friends. pic.twitter.com/6CupnPd8DS

— Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) September 13, 2015

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