Sports community reacts on social media to death of coach Lute Olson

Here's a look at reactions from the sports world about the passing of Arizona Wildcats coaching legend Lute Olson

Steve Kerr

It’s hard to put into words how much Lute Olson meant to me.He was an amazing coach & a wonderful man. Being part of the U of A basketball family changed my life forever.I will never forget Coach O, those awesome nights at McKale and all my teammates. Thank you Coach- I love you! pic.twitter.com/GUvtSFr9Lm

— Steve Kerr (@SteveKerr) August 28, 2020

Pete Williams

Everything I am as man, father, friend, and mentor, is owed to the man I idolize like no other! My heart, like so many others I’m sure, aches so badly...I Love You Coach O!❤️💙🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 https://t.co/VqlcmzcGDb

— Pete Williams (@Flydog32Pete) August 26, 2020

Damon Stoudamire

It was always bigger than basketball with his players! #CoachO pic.twitter.com/48QIlHljCo

— Damon Stoudamire (@Iambiggie503) August 28, 2020

Channing Frye

Thank you coach for taking a chance on some skinny kid from Chandler,Az. I owe my whole basketball career to you and what you taught me. I’m gonna miss you. pic.twitter.com/yRIBVKM137

— Channing Frye (@channingfrye) August 28, 2020

Sean Miller

“He had no weaknesses as a coach.” Sean Miller on the passing of Hall of Fame coach and basketball icon Lute Olson. #BearDown pic.twitter.com/ysLHeWS8Hq

— Arizona Basketball (@APlayersProgram) August 28, 2020

Mike Candrea

Rest in Peace, Coach Olson ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/dsih9G0CXE

— Arizona Softball (@ArizonaSoftball) August 28, 2020

Dave Heeke

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— Dave Heeke (@Dave_Heeke) August 28, 2020

Pac-12 Conference

The entire Pac-12 joins @uarizona, @AZATHLETICS and @APlayersProgram in mourning the loss of legendary coach Lute Olson.#BearDown | #Pac12Hoops pic.twitter.com/zBCFBt9Bh4

— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) August 28, 2020

Kevin Sumlin

Tonight our thoughts and prayers are with Coach, his family and everyone he touched. #Legend https://t.co/wuKHKZgaay

— Kevin Sumlin (@CoachSumlin) August 28, 2020

Arizona Diamondbacks

A massive loss for the entire Arizona sports family. Rest in peace, Lute. Our thoughts are with his loved ones and the @APlayersProgram community. https://t.co/fhSAz36aGx

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) August 28, 2020

Phoenix Suns

Our hearts are heavy. Rest In Peace, Lute. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/8sq8WwZrlj

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August 28, 2020

Isaiah Thomas

Always wanted to play for Lute Olson!!! RIP to a real legend!

— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) August 28, 2020

UCLA MBB

Our thoughts are with the family of Coach Lute Olson and @AZATHLETICS. pic.twitter.com/2ezpJD7ht0

— UCLA Men’s Basketball (@UCLAMBB) August 28, 2020

Ira Lee

R.I.P coach O! Won the championship the year before I was born and made sure everyone in Arizona knew who the real basketball school was in the state 🙏🏽🐻⬇️❤️💙

— Ira Lee 🇰🇷👲🏽 (@iramandoesit) August 28, 2020

Brandon Ashley

Rest In Peace to one of the best to ever do it. And one of the most genuine people I’ve had the pleasure of crossing paths with. Prayers out to his family. 🙏🏽 https://t.co/wQMmAQky1F

— Brandon Ashley (@_Bash21) August 28, 2020

Lance Briggs

One time for Lute Olson. University of Arizona legend!!! #RIP 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/JEkNCmKdQA

— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) August 28, 2020

Josh Green

RIP Coach O 🙏🏽❤️ Thoughts and prayers to the family of Lute Olson, He was a legend of basketball, made Arizona a powerhouse, and inspired so many of us.

— Josh Green (@josh_green6) August 28, 2020

Josh Pastner

Coach Olson is the absolute best, one of the greatest coaches ever and one of the greatest human beings ever. My feelings of gratitude and appreciation cannot be put in words. I love him dearly. My heart hurts, but I know he is now in heaven. May god bless his family. #RIP pic.twitter.com/7ltBVUva77

— Coach Josh Pastner (@GTJoshPastner) August 28, 2020

UA women's hoops

Rest In Peace, Lute ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0rQwFIplx1

— Arizona Women's Basketball (@ArizonaWBB) August 28, 2020

Brian Jeffries

In my 40 years in Tucson no person has done more for this city than Lute Olson. It went beyond victories and championships. He galvanized this community with his dignity and genuine love for his players and all who knew him. His influence will be with us forever.

— Brian Jeffries (@catspbp) August 28, 2020

Tom Tolbert

I'm saddened to here of the passing of my former Arizona Wildcats coach and friend Lute Olson....He was a great and honorable man..He built an incredible program and helped mold some pretty incredible men....RIP Lute...I love you

— Tom Tolbert (@byronjr23) August 28, 2020

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey

Legendary basketball coach. Mentor. Leader. National Champion. Arizonan. #RIP Lute Olson #BearDown pic.twitter.com/K4VzR0H6oT

— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) August 28, 2020

Gary Payton

We’ve lost a great coach tonight the #Legendary #LuteOlson 🙏🏾Your legacy will live on forever. It was a pleasure competing against you #ThankYou for being a great general @uarizona You will truly be missed #RIPLuteOlson #beardown #tucson #universityofarizona #LegendsNeverDie 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/OHVwNvbFnm

— GARY PAYTON (@GaryPayton) August 28, 2020

Mike Stoops

Sending thoughts and prayers to Lute Olson and his family! He is an iconic Coach and a great man! #BearDown #Hawkeyes

— Mike Stoops (@Mike_Stoops41) August 26, 2020

UA President Robert C. Robbins

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— Robert C. Robbins (@UArizonaPres) August 28, 2020