The sports world was rocked Monday by the news of Paul Allen's death after a brief battle with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Outpourings of love, grief, and respect for the owner of the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers came from every corner of the NFL and NBA.
— Paul Allen (@PaulGAllen) October 15, 2018
Statement from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Paul Allen's passing: pic.twitter.com/Zvg7SXYkD9
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) October 15, 2018
Deeply saddened by the passing of @PaulGAllen. I’ll miss him greatly. His gracious leadership and tremendous inspiration will never be forgotten.
— Pete Carroll (@PeteCarroll) October 15, 2018
The world is a better place because of Paul’s passion, commitment, and selflessness. His legacy will live on forever.
RIP Paul. You were a good man and will be missed. Rock and Roll Heaven just got a lot better https://t.co/bOSmF5Dcqi
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) October 15, 2018
Big dog rest easy as you go home @PaulGAllen prayers for your family🙏🏾
— Shawn Lynch (@MoneyLynch) October 15, 2018
We miss you.
— Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) October 15, 2018
We thank you.
We love you. pic.twitter.com/rxkn1IjJ0R
Paul was a truly wonderful, bright and inspiring person—- and a great friend. I will miss him https://t.co/HYhtgZGo8C
— Steve Ballmer (@Steven_Ballmer) October 15, 2018
Paul Allen will never be forgotten. He was a great owner, an amazing leader and a truly wonderful person. I'm forever grateful that we got to share so many great moments together. His passion and dedication will be deeply missed. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
— LaMarcus Aldridge (@aldridge_12) October 15, 2018
Rest Easy @PaulGAllen Praying 4 you & your family. Appreciate everything that you did 🙏🏾
— Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz) October 15, 2018
RIP Paul Allen. Gone way too soon. Thank you so much for your many contributions to society and to the sports world pic.twitter.com/7ITQuHpAMT
— Duane Brown (@DuaneBrown76) October 15, 2018
Saddened and stunned by the passing of Paul Allen. A giant who was as humble and generous as they come, and so respected as a fellow NFL owner. Rest in peace, Paul.
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) October 15, 2018
Rest In Peace Paul Allen. Thank you for everything! You will be missed. My prayers go to the entire Allen family.
— Tyler Lockett (@TDLockett12) October 15, 2018
RIP Paul Allen pic.twitter.com/NYhkACObUk
— IG MikeDavisRB (@MikeDavisRB) October 15, 2018