NBA, local media react to 'Hot Rod' Hundley's passing


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SALT LAKE CITY- The news of former Utah Jazz broadcaster "Hot Rod" Hundley's passing spread quickly throughout the basketball world Friday.

Hundley, who was a well-known player, was a Hall-of-Fame broadcaster with the Jazz, and also worked for CBS Sports and ABC Radio in his career.

Several former colleagues, friends and media sources weighed in on Hundley's passing on social media.

Very sad to hear of the passing of Rod Hundley. A great basketball player and a legendary broadcaster. Condolences to the Hundley family. March 27, 2015

> My friendship with Rod was special. The memories will last forever. A legend at every level, his call of a game was like no other. RIP[ March 27, 2015](https://twitter.com/1041straight/status/581671148238217217)

> Jazz Nation has lost the magical voice of Hot Rod. My friend , my mentor has passed away in Phoenix. His laugh his love for life.. God Bless [ March 27, 2015](https://twitter.com/BuckleUpBoler/status/581613098999508992)

> As a child my hero. As a young adult my mentor. As an adult my friend. So honored to have known you Hots. Thanks. RIP Hots [March 27, 2015](https://twitter.com/Lockedonsports/status/581614111215091712)

> Rest in Peace, Hot Rod.[ March 27, 2015](https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/581638373036576768)

> Simply the Best! Hot Rod Hundley will be missed. I can hear him now..."Stockton to Malone!" Thank you Hot's! RIP[ March 27, 2015](https://twitter.com/bigTbailey/status/581618103009718273)

> I grew up in Wyoming listening to Jazz games on the radio. When I think of my favorite Jazz moments I hear the voice of Hot Rod Hundley ‪#RIP[ March 27, 2015](https://twitter.com/JJSportsBeat/status/581615640139546626)

> So sad to hear passing of Hot Rod Hundley. He was always so wonderful to me as a young broadcaster. "You gotta love it baby" YES we do love you[ March 27, 2015](https://twitter.com/sportsiren/status/581609355084185600)

> West Virginia lost a dear friend today as Hot Rod Hundley has passed away. He will be dearly missed. Rod not only....[ March 27, 2015](https://twitter.com/CoachHuggs/status/581607692982218753)

> Contd. Rod was not only a friend of WVU but a dear friend to our basketball program. I will miss him very much. RIP Hot Rod[ March 27, 2015](https://twitter.com/CoachHuggs/status/581608130850742272)

> I will forever be in debt to Hot Rod Hundley. He introduced me to broadcasting years ago as we did a summer league game together.[ March 27, 2015](https://twitter.com/mharpring15/status/581617435062620160)

> The whole reason I'm in the business is because of Hot Rod Hundley. He lived a complicated life, and was one of the greats.[ March 27, 2015](https://twitter.com/thethunderrolls/status/581611223604592640)

> Still sad about the passing of Hot Rod. Loved his fun approach to the game. We all hear his call when we watch.[ March 27, 2015](https://twitter.com/saltcityhoops/status/581645617358774273)

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