🚨SHOCKING: MAGIC JOHNSON IS AT A STOMACH — LAKERS LEGEND REACTS TO THE ‘HEARTBREAKING’ NEWS OF A FORMER TEAMMATE’S DEATH.P1

The basketball world has been shaken to its core. In a heartbreaking announcement that spread rapidly across the sports community, 15-year NBA veteran Elden Campbell has passed away at the age of 57 — a loss that former teammates, fans, and legends are still struggling to process.

Campbell, a 6-foot-11 force drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1990, spent more than eight seasons with the franchise before continuing his career with several teams, including the Detroit Pistons, where he captured his first and only NBA championship in 2004. His mix of size, smooth footwork, calm demeanor, and shot-blocking ability made him a respected presence both on and off the court. Over 15 seasons, he averaged 10.3 points and 5.9 rebounds, leaving behind a legacy of reliability, professionalism, and quiet impact.

But numbers alone don’t capture the loss felt today.

What sent shockwaves through the NBA community was the emotional tribute from Magic Johnson, Campbell’s former Lakers teammate, who called the news “devastating,” describing Campbell as a “gentle soul” and an incredibly gifted athlete.
Magic’s message was raw and heartfelt: he reminisced about throwing lobs to Campbell, praising the big man’s ability to “jump out the gym” and highlighting the kindness that defined him off the court. Alongside his wife Cookie, Magic expressed deep condolences to Campbell’s family and to Lakers Nation, urging fans to remember the man behind the jersey — a friend, a teammate, and a genuinely good human being.

For many Lakers fans, Campbell was more than a role player — he was part of a bridge between eras, sharing the locker room with legends like Magic Johnson and helping carry the franchise through transitional years. Magic and Campbell overlapped during the 1990–91 season and again in 1995–96, Magic’s final year in the NBA. Their bond, though less spotlighted than others, ran deep.

Former Lakers star Byron Scott also spoke with the Los Angeles Times, delivering one of the most touching reflections yet. Scott recalled Campbell’s effortlessly calm personality — the reason behind his beloved nickname “Easy E.”
“He was just so cool, nothing ever rushed him,” Scott said. “He was such a good dude. I loved Easy, man.”

As tributes pour in from across the league — players, coaches, fans, media members — one theme remains constant: Elden Campbell may not have been the loudest voice or the flashiest star, but he was universally loved, deeply respected, and impossible to forget.

Tonight, the NBA mourns not only a champion, but a gentle spirit whose impact stretched far beyond the stat sheet.

Rest in peace, Big E.
Gone too soon, but remembered forever by the basketball world.