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Following the news of the passing of Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen, a flood of respects have gone out to Allen and his family. Here’s how people in the NBA, NFL and elsewhere are remembering him:
Thank you @PaulGAllen for being a great owner! We had a FUN run 2 NBA FINALS Appearances, 3 Western Conference Finals. Rip City Nation is mourning your loss! My thoughts and prayers to your family. https://t.co/swIaypNRL4
— Terry Porter (@terryporter30) October 16, 2018
R. I.P. @PaulGAllen. Your kindness will never be forgotten. #NBA #Blazers #RipCity
— Clifford Robinson (@UncleCliffy30) October 16, 2018
Thirty years as Blazers owner, 23 trips to the Western playoffs, two NBA Finals appearances (1990 and 1992) and a relentless advocate for Portland, the Pacific Northwest and small market NBA franchises. https://t.co/GSPkGIxuk0
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 15, 2018
Big dog rest easy as you go home @PaulGAllen prayers for your family
— Shawn Lynch (@MoneyLynch) October 15, 2018
I don't know if I can ever fully pay my respects to @PaulGAllen. His work goes so far beyond the Seahawks and Blazers that they're almost just a small blip. My heart goes out to all who have been close to him.
— Timmay (@pdxTimmay) October 15, 2018
I just lost a dear, brilliant, talented friend of two-plus decades. His real legacy will be the ongoing brain research he has supported. But he also rocked on guitar! Goodbye, Paul Allen.
— Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) October 15, 2018
Paul Allen did so so much for the city of Portland (and beyond).
— Merritt Paulson (@MerrittPaulson) October 15, 2018
Deepest sympathies from me and and my family and @ThornsFC & @TimbersFC .... may he rest in peace.
RIP Paul Allen. He gave us all many years of enjoyment as the Blazers owner and did so much for the community. His sci-fi museum was an amazing passion project. Sad day for the PNW.
— Eric Griffith (@EricG_NBA) October 15, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to Mr. Allen’s Family.. was a pleasure working for you for 3 years in Portland thanks for everything https://t.co/lo9YQlOp0G
— Pat Connaughton (@PlanetPat5) October 15, 2018
Two weeks after he announced his cancer had returned, Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen is gone. Incredibly sad — I lost my father to the same evil Non-Hodgkin’s in 2014. #RIP https://t.co/IWLmUbJKNh
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) 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
Just heard the news about the death of Paul Allen. I had the great honor of spending 7 years with him in Porltland. A great man who really loved the game and will be missed. RIP Mister Allen
— Nicolas Batum (@nicolas88batum) October 15, 2018
Fans of sports franchises all over the country dream of an engaged owner willing to do whatever it takes to win. This was @PaulGAllen. RIP.
— Isaac Ropp (@iropp) October 15, 2018
Just woke up to the sad news about Paul Allen! My family and i deepest condolences goes out to the family and friends of who i heard nothing but great things about. #RIPPaulAllen
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) October 15, 2018
"He did so many great things for this city and for the Blazers. He will definitely be missed," said Terry Porter on passing of Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen. pic.twitter.com/S0HBYKFqpm
— Kyle Iboshi (@KyleIboshi) October 15, 2018
Terrible news. Prayers to Mr. Allen’s Family.. https://t.co/1QV0GgGn4s
— Jusuf Nurkić (@bosnianbeast27) October 15, 2018
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released the following statement today regarding the passing of Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen: pic.twitter.com/cXHQiUqnjQ
— NBA (@NBA) October 15, 2018
Owner and proper fan. ❤️
— Alex Haigh? (@owlhix) October 15, 2018
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Mr. Allen, thank you. A brilliant mind, a giving heart and an unforgettable legacy. Thoughts and prayers to your friends and family. May you Rest In Peace. It was an honor knowing you. pic.twitter.com/n8QL0r2W4W
— Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard11) October 15, 2018
I am so saddened by the tragic news today of Paul’s passing. I was fortunate to get to know him, learn from him and witness all the passion he put into making our world a better place. I will miss him dearly. Thanks for all that you gave. Rest in Peace Paul Allen. pic.twitter.com/8n2VNyz4cP
— Chris McGowan (@ChrisDMcGowan) October 15, 2018
Blazers President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey issued the following statement:
“It was an honor and a privilege to know and work for Paul Allen these past six years. He was a man of unparalleled passion, creativity and vision that expected those with whom he surrounded himself to strive for the same standards of excellence he held himself to. I will miss his leadership in finding solutions to our challenges and am deeply saddened we will no longer be able to share the joys of our successes. My heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Allen family and all that knew and loved him.”
Blazers President and CEO Chris McGowan offered his own thoughts:
“I was fortunate to work with Paul Allen for the last six years, get to know him and witness all the passion he put into making the world a better place. He was an amazing mentor and a great leader for our organization. He truly loved the Trail Blazers franchise, our city, our players, coaches and employees. We are deeply saddened by his loss and the thoughts of Rip City are with his family.”
Blazer’s Edge offers condolences to Mr. Allen’s family.