NBA players react to news of Rasual Butler's death
The NBA world was rocked Wednesday by the news that Rasual Butler and his wife Leah LaBelle died in a car accident.
Many players, including several of the late swingman's former teammates, took to social media to express their shock and grief over his passing.
Rest In Peace my brother 🙏🏾#RasualButler
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 31, 2018
This one hurts. Lost a good dude. Learn a lot from a humble individual. Rest easy to you and your wife! #RasualButler
— DeMar DeRozan (@DeMar_DeRozan) January 31, 2018
lost an OG today, a true pro, a teacher, and competitor. who was not only a great mentor but also a great father. @rasualbutler45 rest peacefully my brother. #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/md1mOTxifQ
— Solomon Hill (@solohill) January 31, 2018
Devastated to hear the news about the passing of my former teammate, Rasual, & his wife. My thoughts and prayers go out to their families during this difficult time. Rasual was an amazing teammate and an even better person. He will truly be missed!
— Lamarcus Aldridge (@aldridge_12) January 31, 2018
Man I hope that story bout Rasual Butler false.......Prayers up for his family.
— Mario Chalmers (@mchalmers15) January 31, 2018
Rip Bro bro 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/92Oy2qPUaf
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) January 31, 2018
Man I’m heartbroken over the news of a good friend passing last night. Rasual was a great help to me during my draft process. Gave me great advice and was just a all around good person. I’ll miss you bro. Prayers to you and your family. Can’t believe it. #RIP
— Terrence Ross (@TFlight31) January 31, 2018
R.I.P Sul Bulter.... #phillyfinest #restwellbighomie
— Keef Morris (@Keefmorris) January 31, 2018
Omg..... RIP Rasual Butler :(( terrible News 😢
— Marcin Gortat🇵🇱 (@MGortat) January 31, 2018
Very sad day for the #NBAFamily. My deepest condolences to Rasual and his wife’s families in such a painful moment. #RIPRasualButler pic.twitter.com/PUmTQUFwbF
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) January 31, 2018
Incredibly sad news to hear about Rasual Butler and his wife Leah. Prayers to both of their families through this tough time.
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) January 31, 2018
RIP RASUAL BUTLER AND HIS WIFE🙏🏽 BLESSINGS TO HIS FAMILY!
— Javale McGee (@JaValeMcGee) January 31, 2018
Very sad day for me, Rasual was not only a great teammate but great guy in this league. My prayers and condolences go out to their families.
— Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10) January 31, 2018
RIP 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/ZdcDPBcHIG
Great teammate, great guy! Both him and his wife way too young! My condolences to both families.#RestInPeace https://t.co/MfKeorg4ro
— jose manuel calderon (@JmCalderon) January 31, 2018
Damn this one hurts! RIP Rasual Butler & his wife Leah. Sounds so cliche, but Rasual was really one of the good ones!!
— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) January 31, 2018
Saddened to hear of Rasual Butler and his wife’s passing. He was a great guy and my thoughts and prayers are with his family. 🙏🏽
— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) January 31, 2018
Saul Bop rest easy brotha
— Ed Davis (@eddavisXVII) January 31, 2018