Magic Johnson called the news “devastating” and praised Campbell’s athleticism and character. It’s been a somber 24 hours in the basketball world after the LA Times reported that 15-year NBA veteran Elden Campbell has passed away at the age of 57.

Elden Campbell, a former Los Angeles Lakers center, has died at 57. A key contributor to early Lakers squads with Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, Ca

Elden Campbell, who won a championship with the Pistons and also played with the Lakers and Hornets, among others, passed away on Tuesday