Upon hearing the news of Mel Daniels’ passing, many shared memories and well-wishes over social media on Friday.
Heartbroken to hear of Mel Daniels’ passing. Just saw him last night at the Pacers game. I’ll miss his baritone voice and killer handshake.
Such a sad day. I have so much respect for Mel Daniels, always enjoyed chatting w/ him in the media room, shook his hand last night. #legend
Saw Mel Daniels at Pacers’ game last night, got the vice grip handshake. Hand still hurts. Glad it does. God bless him and his family.
Our thoughts & prayers are with the family of @Pacers icon Mel Daniels. His contributions to the game & IN community leave a lasting legacy
It’s a sad day for the @Pacers family. Good thoughts to Mel Daniels family and friends. #RIP
RIP to a Pacers legend Mel Daniels saddened for my Pacer family and organization for this loss…
RIP Mel Daniels. Pacer Legend. Firmest handshake every. #PacerNation
At lunch w/ wife, just found out about passing of @Pacers legend Mel Daniels. Met when I was 17 playing pick up hoops in Westfield. #RIPMel
R.I.P to the great Mel Daniels one of the nicest persons ive ever met…was always in my corner and positive…you will be missed
The @pacers blessed to have 2 of the best “Mel’s” ever – Simon & Daniels! They’re together now! @nba pic.twitter.com/qLEcUEM66B
.@Pacers legend and Hall of Famer Mel Daniels dies at 71. https://t.co/Ia08qNBSwD pic.twitter.com/Fh97vuuThw
RIP to Mel Daniels always had words of wisdom for me during my 7 years with the @pacers. Firmest handshake ever!
The firmest handshake and the biggest heart. The Pacers, ABA and NBA lost a giant of a man. RIP, Mel Daniels.
Mel Daniels was a wonderful man. So big, so gentle. #RIP #Pacers
The gentle giant Mel Daniels has passed away. we will miss that serious handshake and great spirit. @Pacers #WTHR
RIP, Mel Daniels. One of many from the incubator that was Detroit Pershing https://t.co/t5wNHJRj1y
RIP Mel Daniels, former New Mexico, Pacers great: https://t.co/dKjP05ZvJM Wonderful man, you never forget shaking his hand. He’d crush it.
RIP Mel Daniels..
Fellow Hall of Famer and former Pacers great @ReggieMillerTNT, on the passing of Mel Daniels: pic.twitter.com/tuvHyelWzO
Our thoughts are with the family & friends of Mel Daniels & the entire @Pacers organization. #NBAFamily https://t.co/DveBUxLBXw
