The basketball world is reeling from the death of the iconic Jerry West on Wednesday and many are still reacting to the news, including the greatest player of all time.
Michael Jordan sent ESPN's Stephen A. Smith a statement on West's passing that he read on Wednesday's episode of First Take.
"I am so deeply saddened at the news of Jerry's passing," Jordan wrote. "He was truly a friend and a mentor. Like an older brother to me. I valued his friendship and knowledge. I always wished I could've played against him as a competitor, but the more I came to know him, I wish I had been his teammate. I admired his basketball insights, and he and I shared many similarities to how we approached the game. He will be forever missed. My condolences to his wife Karen and his sons. Rest in peace, Logo."
First Take @FirstTakeMichael Jordan texted <a href="https://twitter.com/stephenasmith?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@stephenasmith</a> to honor Jerry West.<br><br>"I am so deeply saddened at the news of Jerry's passing. He was truly a friend and a mentor. Like an older brother to me. ... Rest in Peace, Logo." <a href="https://t.co/kvkXqqSf63">pic.twitter.com/kvkXqqSf63</a>
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Arkansas head coach John Calipari were also among those to react to West's passing on social media:
LeBron James @KingJamesWill truly miss our convos my dear friend! My thoughts and prayers goes out to your wonderful family! Forever love Jerry! Rest in Paradise my guy! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🤎
NBA Communications @NBAPRNBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Jerry West. <a href="https://t.co/8XspFQO3d0">pic.twitter.com/8XspFQO3d0</a>
John Calipari @CoachCalArkThe passing of Jerry West was a shock. The LOGO impacted every aspect of our sport. As a player, evaluator of talent, a GM and as president of the Grizzlies. We spent time together there and I learned more of him then. <br><br>Our long conversations over the years were basketball…
