On Friday, baseball icon and Hall of Famer Hank Aaron passed away at 86 years old.
Many of the biggest NBA stars immediately took to social media to send their love, condolences and words of appreciation for the legend.
Rest in Peace to American hero, icon, and Hall of Famer Hank Aaron. I still remember where I was back in the day when he set the record, at that time, to become the home run all time leader. While a legendary athlete, Hank Aaron was also an extraordinary businessman…
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 22, 2021
and paved the way for other athletes like me to successfully transition into business.
Hank Aaron is on the Mount Rushmore for the greatest baseball players of all time! Rest In Peace my friend. Cookie and I are praying for the entire Aaron family. 🙏🏾
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 22, 2021
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Rest In Peace #HankAaron https://t.co/zW3iQDJld8
— Caron Butler (@realtuffjuice) January 22, 2021
Rest In Peace to a LEGEND!! Thank you for what you did for our community and entire game of baseball!!! 💯💯💯 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/fjeYzJcv41
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) January 22, 2021
Numerous NBA stars, including Damian Lillard, Kyrie Irving, Trae Young and Kevin Love, highlighted Aaron on their social media pages.
Gone But Never Forgotten Legend❤️😞🙏🏽 #RIPHankAaron pic.twitter.com/YrpTRZ8Zp9
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) January 22, 2021
RIP Hank Aaron 🙌🏾🖤 one of the best to ever do it!! ⚾️
— Andre Drummond (@AndreDrummond) January 22, 2021
Aaron was incredibly known as one of the most respected men in basketball. He was admired by friends and fans for the way he carried himself on and off the field.
RIP Hank Aaron ⚾️
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) January 22, 2021
RIP to the legend and civil rights activists Hank Aaron 💯
— Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) January 22, 2021
Aaron played in the MLB from 1954 to 1976. He played mostly with the Atlanta Braves.
The 25-time All-Star was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1982.
