Reactions from the Celtics and NBA world as respects are paid to the great Tommy Heinsohn
We were rookies together and friends for life. In life there are a limited number of true friends, today I lost one.
— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) November 10, 2020
RIP Heiny. pic.twitter.com/nKJn0DqgJJ
We LOVE Tommy! Remembering the legendary Tommy Heinsohn (1934- 2020) https://t.co/K8zvaxoCDQ pic.twitter.com/hTv9DOM0nu
— CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) November 10, 2020
Mr. Celtic 💚☘️#ForeverGreen pic.twitter.com/p4s2k0LAog
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 10, 2020
92-year-old Bob Cousy on Tommy Heinsohn’s legacy: "I think Tommy symbolizes, more than any other Celtic that has come through this thing since 1950, the Celtics dynasty.”
— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) November 10, 2020
Roughly 2800 times I sat down with Tommy to broadcast a game. Every time it was special. HOF player...HOF coach...HOF partner. Celtics Nation has lost its finest voice. Rest In Peace my friend. It has been the privilege of my professional life to be the Mike in Mike & Tommy.
— Mike Gorman (@celticsvoice) November 10, 2020
Rest In Paradise Tom Heinsohn! #LEGEND 🙏🏾😢
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) November 10, 2020
There is no tweet.
— Sean Grande (@SeanGrandePBP) November 10, 2020
There is no podcast, no documentary, no mini-series that can come close to encapsulating what Tommy meant to the game through the generations.
As immeasurable a loss for our organization as was the privilege of 19 years of his personal tutelage.
Legend.
😢
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) November 10, 2020
Many Celtics fans only knew Tommy Heinsohn from local TV. Or from national TV in the 80s. Or as a hall of fame coach. Or as 1956 rookie of the yr & a hall of fame player. NO ONE ever loved this team more than Tommy did. More later, but it just won't be the same without him. 😥☘️
— Mike Zarren (@mikezarren) November 10, 2020
Rest In Peace, Tommy. You have meant so much to the six decades of Celtics’ fans that you shared the game with as a HOFer in every facet... An Incredible person, teammate and mentor. https://t.co/gdQ0CHTQd1
— Brad Stevens (@BCCoachStevens) November 10, 2020
Damn RIP Tommy Heinsohn!!! “The Little guy” that’s the nickname he gave me. Will miss his voice and everything he brought to the game especially Celtics basketball
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) November 10, 2020
Just heard about the passing of Tommy Heinsohn. Was always an honor winning those Tommy awards. Rest In Peace big fella 🙏🏽🙏🏽 @celtics
— Shane Larkin (@ShaneLarkin_3) November 10, 2020
My love and prayers goes out to the family of Mr. Tommy Heinsohn.
— Evan Turner (@thekidet) November 10, 2020
I’m thankful for the impact you left on the game and for all the “tommy points!”
Gone but never forgotten
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Miss you already, your voice will forever be in my head from playing at TD when making a great hustle play, you giving me a (Tommy Point) the talks we use to have about the game of basketball was the best. You will be missed, but never forgotten. 🙏 https://t.co/vSJEodE7cf
— Leon Powe (@Leon_Powe) November 10, 2020
RIP Tommy Heinsohn you were joy to listen to and learn from my heart is heavy today
— Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) November 10, 2020
Tommy is most remarkable person I have ever met. He meant so much to the entire Celtics family. True legend, no words can describe your impact. I will miss our pregame dinners and your storytelling The more I got to know him the more I wanted to be like him. RIP Legend
— Brian Scalabrine (@Scalabrine) November 10, 2020
