The basketball community has lost a legend with the passing of Cal Ramsey, who tore it up at Rucker Park, played for the Knicks for a short time, and later became a celebrated broadcaster for the team.
Ramsey ‘s death — he died on Monday from cardiac arrest at the age of 81 years old, according to the New York Times — sent shock waves through the NBA, with everyone from Commissioner Adam Silver to once upon a time almost-Knicks head coach Steve Kerr offering their condolences.
The Knicks themselves issued a statement of sorrow for Ramsey’s passing, and James Dolan even said some words, which you can see for yourself by reading the above-linked NYT obituary.