Bivša zvijezda NBA lige Rasual Butler i njegova žena Leah LaBelle poginuli su u teškoj prometnoj nesreći u Los Angelesu.
Kako prenose američki mediji, 38-godišnji Butler izgubio je kontrolu nad svojim vozilom te se prevrnuo i zaletio u zid.
Ex-NBA Star Rasual Butler And His Wife Killed in Car Crash https://t.co/I8qsxkiTF0 #HollywoodUnlocked
— rnorthboy (@rnorthboy) January 31, 2018
Policija koja se našla na tom mjestu u trenutku nesreće smatra da je uzrok nesreće bila prevelika brzina.
Američki košarkaš u karijeri je igrao za brojne NBA klubove, a zadnje je igrao za San Antonio Spurse u sezoni 2015-2016.
Osim za Spurse igrao je i za Miami Heat, New Orleans, Oklahomu City, Clipperse, Bullse, Raptorse, Pacerse i Washington Wizardse.
Nakon nesreće na društvenim mrežama oglasili su se neki njegovi bivši suigrači i prijatelji iz NBA lige, javlja Index.hr.
Rip Bro bro 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/92Oy2qPUaf
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) January 31, 2018
Rasual Butler was one of the ultimate role players who carved out a long-ass niche in the NBA. RIP. pic.twitter.com/EkZ6Dxximv
— Russ Bengtson (@russbengtson) January 31, 2018
The NBA family is devastated by the tragic passing of Rasual Butler and his wife, Leah LaBelle.
A pro's pro, Rasual enjoyed a long, successful career and was widely respected by his peers and coaches. We grieve with their loved ones during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/zNH93MVvpM
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2018
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