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Rasual Butler‘s death is hitting the NBA hard — with his friends and former teammates sending their condolences to Butler’s family.
Miami Heat — “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rasual Butler and his wife, Leah LaBelle. Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and many friends of Rasual and Leah. They will be missed.”
Indiana Pacers — “Our entire organization is deeply saddened after learning of the death of Rasual Butler and his wife, Leah LaBelle. In his one season with us, Rasual was the consummate team player and a great role model for our younger players on how a professional should prepare and act, while being a positive influence on everyone who associated with him. We offer our sincerest condolences to he and his wife’s family.”
Ray Allen — “I cannot believe this!!!!!!!!!My heart is heavy!!! We lost a good one today! RIP Rasual you were such a great talent on the court but an even better man off it! My thoughts are with the entire Butler family as they mourn the tragic loss of their son/brother and his beautiful wife, Leah. Gone too soon. Rest in power”
Damon Jones — “RIP @RasualButler45!! GOD please be with his kids and family during this difficult time!”
Lamarcus Aldridge — “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!”
Matt Barnes — “Rip to the homie Rasual Butler & his wife!! Condolences to the butler family & friends. Damn Bro”
Marcin Gortat — “Omg….. RIP Rasual Butler :(( terrible News ?”
Kevin Love — “Incredibly sad news to hear about Rasual Butler and his wife Leah. Prayers to both of their families through this tough time.”
Solomon Hill — “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”
Paul Pierce — “So sad this morning to here about my friend and teammate ? RIP Rasual Butler appreciate the people around u because u never kno”
Garrett Temple — “Can’t comprehend what I just heard about my former teammate @RasualButler45 and his wife!!! REST IN PEACE people. DAMNNNNN”
Kyle Lowry — “I remember I called you when you got drafted on draft night and I was at a camp and I wanted to show off because I knew you and you answered the phone for a 16year old who was one of your biggest fans.. this is truly a sad day for me !! RIP Sual bop my oldhead!!”
Austin Rivers — “It was a pleasure meeting you man. Getting to work with you last year was amazing. For you were not only a knowledgeable player….but more so a great man! Smh Crazy this just happened. May you and your wife RIP in heaven.”
Chauncey Billups — “I’m shocked, saddened and in disbelief about the news on my friend Rasual Butler and his wife Leah. May God be with their families. We will miss you ‘Sul..”
Allen Iverson — “Rest easy my brother. See you when I get there!!!”
