NEW YORK – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement this morning regarding the passing of Hall of Fame head coach and long-time NBA broadcaster Dr. Jack Ramsay:

“Today, the NBA family mourns the loss of one of the true legends of our game, Dr. Jack Ramsay. From his coaching tenure to his broadcast work, Dr. Jack left an indelible mark on every facet of our game and on every person he came in contact with, including me.   Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and many friends.”