As word spread about the death of former Lakers coach Bill Sharman and Redondo Beach resident, fans, friends and basketball stars from across the Internet reacted with messages of respect and sorrow.
We've gathered some of the reactions here, but be sure to add your own in the comments section. Also, be sure to check out this blog post by Patch blogger Larry Stewart, who called Sharman a friend.
The Alumni Band is saddened to hear of the passing of our friend Bill Sharman. We extend our condolences to Joyce... — UCLA Alumni Band (@UCLAlumniBand)
RIP Bill Sharman, one of the 5 best players of the 1950s and one of the greatest of all time. #Celtics — Adam Tusia (@ajtusia11)The Warriors mourn the loss of Bill Sharman. The Hall of Famer (as a player & coach) coached the Warriors from 1966-68. —Golden St. Warriors (@warriors)
Farewell, Bill Sharman. This is sad to hear. —Jon Weisman (@jonweisman)
All my support and love for Bill Sharman's wife and family. He was a great man and had tremendous love & dedication for basketball. #RIPBill—Pau Gasol (@paugasol)
Laker Nation: Bill Sharman helped me work harder on my game and made me a better free throw shooter! God bless his beautiful wife & family. —Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) and
Laker Nation: I lost a coach, mentor and friend in the great Bill Sharman. —Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson)
Sad to hear about the passing of Bill Sharman - he was a great athlete, a great guy & a good friend - a sad day in sports. —Larry King (@kingsthings)
Bill Sharman, perhaps the greatest all-time @USC_Hoops player, passed away today at 87. #FightOnForever —USC TRojans (@USC_Athletics)
Our hearts are heavy with the passing of former Brooklyn Dodger and Los Angeles icon, Bill Sharman. —Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers)
Bill Sharman is one of the few guys who both Lakers and Celtics can come together and agree upon his greatness. —Lakers Nation (@LakersNation)
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