Twitter Condolences for Dr. Buss

Longtime Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss passed away today at 5:55am after a long illness. He was 80. #RIPDrBuss twitter.com/Lakers/status/…

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 18, 2013

Full Lakers statement on the passing of Dr. Buss: on.nba.com/WSaGR5 #RIPDrBuss

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 18, 2013

David Stern: "The NBA has lost a visionary owner whose influence on our league is incalculable & will be felt for decades to come."

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 18, 2013

PHOTOS: Take a look at some of the best photos of Dr. Buss through his years as Lakers owner. on.nba.com/WSbKV2 #RIPDrBuss

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) 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

Condolences to the Buss family. Dr Buss was not only the greatest sports owner, but a true friend & just a really cool guy. Loved him dearly

— James Worthy (@James_Worthy42) February 18, 2013

I'm deeply saddened over da loss of the great Dr. Jerry Buss.He was a dear friend, mentor,and brilliant business mind thank u4 8 gr8 yrs

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) 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

I want to share my condolences with the Buss Family as well as my teammates and the Laker family. I had the (cont) tl.gd/l36hu6

— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) February 18, 2013

Sad day for the Laker Family... #RIP Jerry Buss

— Jordan Craig Hill (@jordanchill43) February 18, 2013

Today the world lost a visionary and one of the most successful sports figures of all time. But today I lost a friend and mentor.

— DerekFisher (@derekfisher) February 18, 2013

He forever changed my life. May he rest in peace and my prayers are with his family that he loved so much. #RIPDrBuss

— DerekFisher (@derekfisher) February 18, 2013

What a visionary. What a leader. What a friend. Rest in peace Dr. Buss. #Lakers

— A.C. Green (@NBA_Ironman) February 18, 2013

#RIPDRBUSS THX U 4 being a MAN of your word, including me in your Laker family & setting the bar at CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE BUSS! #FOREVERGRATEFUL

— Rick Fox (@Rickafox) February 18, 2013

I am so sad to hear Dr. Buss has passed away! I'm so thankful that he gave me a chance to play professional basketball by for the LA Sparks!

— Lisa Leslie (@LisaLeslie) February 18, 2013

Rest in peace to the gr8est owner in all of sports. Dr.Jerry Buss. #NBA

— nick vanexel (@vanexel31) February 18, 2013

Great friend, Boss and winner Dr. Jerry Buss iWill miss u, rest now....thanks 4 all u have done 4 me n my family.

— Cedric Ceballos (@cedceballos) 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

Thoughts and prayers to Jerry Buss's family & friends….great man, great leader, born winner

— Gary Payton (@GaryPayton_20) 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

I only had a chance to play for Mr. Buss for one year but met him years before that, and he was always 1st Class. LA has lost a Game Changer

— Mitch Richmond(@mitchrichmond23) February 18, 2013

My main takeaway:Dr. Buss treated EVERYBODY great.He was nice to everybody at the bottom and the top, because he had been both places.

— John Ireland (@LAIreland) February 18, 2013

Today we lost the greatest owner in sports. On behalf of my family and I, our condolonces to the Buss family @lakers. RIP Dr. Jerry Buss

— AdrianGarciaMarquez (@AGMLA) February 18, 2013

RIP Dr. Buss. You changed the city of Los Angeles forever. Thank you for giving happiness to so many Lakers fans all over the world.

— Francisco Pinto (@PintoLakers) February 18, 2013

I'm deeply saddened over t loss ofDr. Jerry Buss, a great person that I always admired n respected. My condolences to the Buss Family

— Pepe Mantilla (@pepelakers) February 19, 2013

Hoy es un dia muy triste para mi, y para el mundo del baloncesto, hemos perdido a un hombre q a admire y respete siempre. RIP Dr Jerry Buss

— Pepe Mantilla (@pepelakers) February 19, 2013

Rest in peace, Dr. Buss. I will forever cherish the brief visits and your words of encouragement.

— Spero Dedes (@SperoDedes) February 18, 2013

Our thoughts are with our brothers and sisters at the @lakers organization.Rest in peace, Dr. Buss.

— LA Kings (@LAKings) February 18, 2013

Condolences to the Buss family. RIP to the beloved Dr. Buss. Thank you for your impact in the basketball world & the community. #RIPDrBuss

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LA_Sparks) February 18, 2013

The Los Angeles Clippers wish to extend deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Jerry Buss and to the @lakers organization. #RIPDrBuss

— Los Angeles Clippers (@LAClippers) February 18, 2013

"On behalf of Suns, our thoughts and prayers are with the Buss family. As an NBA owner, Dr. Buss was in a league of his own." Robert Sarver

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) February 18, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the Buss and @lakers family. The @nba lost a legend today.

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 18, 2013

The #Dodgers extend our deepest sympathies to the Buss family and the @lakers on the passing of one of the greatest owners in NBA history.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) February 18, 2013

A sad day for Southern California sports. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Buss family and the @lakers organization.

— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) February 18, 2013

.@staplescenter & @aegworldwide statement on the passing of Dr. Buss bit.ly/UzO1ZB #RIPDrBuss twitter.com/STAPLESCenter/…

— STAPLES Center (@STAPLESCenter) February 18, 2013

We join the @dodgers in mourning the passing of legendary @lakers owner Jerry Buss: atmlb.com/UzurMN

— MLB (@MLB) February 18, 2013

wow. thank you dr. jerry buss for all you have done to uplift los angeles, and give me untold joy. rest in peace

— Flea (@flea333) February 18, 2013

Thank you Dr. Buss for putting togethersome of the most soulful and exciting basketball the world will ever see. We're gonna miss you.

— Adam Levine (@adamlevine) February 18, 2013

RIP Jerry Buss.Your encouragement and support along with your stories of staying true to yourself had an enormous impact on me.

— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) February 18, 2013

Really sorry to hear about Dr. Buss. Jerry R.I.P. my friend

— Micky Arison (@MickyArison) February 18, 2013

On behalf of the entire 76ers organization, we send sincere condolences to the Buss family and all at the Lakers. A great man has left us.

— Adam Aron (@SixersCEOAdam) February 18, 2013

LAX 100-ft pylons currently shine bright purple & gold in commemoration of @lakers Dr. Jerry Buss life & legacy RIP twitter.com/LAX_Official/s…

— LAX Airport (@LAX_Official) February 22, 2013

#RIP Jerry Buss.

— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 18, 2013

RIP to the legend Jerry Buss

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) February 18, 2013

Huge loss for the @nba and the basketball world. RIP Jerry Buss.

— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) 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

R.I.P Jerry Buss

— Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10) February 18, 2013

Prayers Go Out To The Buss Family... RIP Dr. Buss...

— Carlos Boozer (@MisterCBooz) February 18, 2013

To the entire Buss family and the extended Laker family -- players, staff, & employees -- our thoughts & condolences go out to you all.

— Darius Soriano (@forumbluegold) February 18, 2013

R.I.P. to the greatest owner in team sports. We all love and will miss you Dr. Buss. Thank you for everything you did for LA & the @lakers

— Laker Nation (@LakerNation) February 18, 2013

A sad day for not just the Lakers, but the entire NBA. Dr. Buss was a legend. And the main reason the Lakers are as popular as they are.

— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) February 18, 2013

How great was #JerryBuss? NBA has had 3 great front office execs. Two--Red, Jerry West--weren't owners.Among owners, Buss stands alone.

— Mark Heisler (@MarkHeisler) February 18, 2013

Dr. Jerry buss, I will forever be grateful and appreciate all the support you gave me throughout my career. R.I.P.

— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) February 18, 2013

My thoughts & prayers go out to the Buss Family. @staplescenter & @aegworldwide official statement visit: bit.ly/UzO1ZB #RIPDrBuss

— Lee Zeidman (@LeeZeidman) February 18, 2013

My condolences to the Buss family. RIP Jerry

— Jed York (@JedYork) February 18, 2013

My condolences to the Buss family, the Laker fans and to everyone at the NBA - we lost the best professional basketball owner ever today.

— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) February 18, 2013

The Forum & Forum Club. LA Lazers & LA Strings. Some of my favorite things about growing up in SoCal were all made possible by Dr. Buss. RIP

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 18, 2013

Dr. Buss gave fans everything they wanted: the best players, the best coaches, and 10 championships.

— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) February 18, 2013

RIP Jerry Buss, who made those years at the Forum the most outrageous, decadent and fun time a sportswriter could have.

— Rick Reilly (@ReillyRick) February 18, 2013

I didn't know Jerry Buss personally or speak w/him often, but I know his was a substantial, winning life. My condolences to his family.

— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) February 18, 2013

Jerry Buss was a renaissance man and a rock star. My favorite line from the obit I was saddened, but blessed, to write.

— Shelley Smith (@ShelleyESPN) February 18, 2013

Jerry Buss was in it to win it.And understood that just winning in this town wasn't it enough.How you look doing it is critical too. RIP

— Jim Rome (@jimrome) February 18, 2013

Jerry Buss was so cool he should be in the rock and roll hall of fame . He will be missed.

— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) February 18, 2013

Dr Buss was a visionary, a leader and good friend. Neither the #NBA or LA will ever be the same.#Lakers

— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) February 18, 2013

My thoughts go out to the family of Dr. Jerry Buss. A brilliant team owner who will be sorely missed. MBB

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 19, 2013

Naismith invented the game.Dr. Buss invented the fun.RIP my friend:we all bow to you.#showtime

— Pat O'Brien (@POBPATOBRIEN) February 18, 2013

More than just an owner. Sad say because we lost you, Dr. Buss. RIP. twitter.com/JonahHill/stat…

— Jonah Hill (@JonahHill) February 18, 2013

Condolences go out to the Buss family, the players & Laker nation for their loss. God Bless.

— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) February 18, 2013