Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl

When MJ died suddenly in 2009, athletes (along with everyone else) took to twitter to express how they felt.  Take a look at what some had to say after the jump…

Dwight Howard, Center, Orlando Magic

@DwightHoward

“and rip micheal jackson. wut a sad day. my homies gone. clee my lil big brother tony and the legend skip. dang …

y are people so controversial on here. i am very shocked about mj. i have every song he ever put out. i am shocked and sad …

today isnt a good day to talk about trades. really not. im sorry. top five mj songs.”

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Chad Ocho Cinco, Wide Receiver, Cincinnati Bengals

@OGOchoCinco

“Okay, first Mrs. Fawcett now Mr. Jackson, please tell me that this is a mistaken rumor, if not this is just as sad as 9/11 …

okay not as bad as 911, its sad period, both situations my goodness people, they just said he is okay in the hospital …

The 9/11 was a bit over the top, i am just in an emotional state right now, bare with me while i regroup people, be back in 10 minutes …

Sorry 85 million times, today sucks man, i still have my jacket with the zippers on it, wow“

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Shaquille O’Neal, Center

@THE_REAL_SHAQ

“is it true about michael …

aaaaaaaaaaaaaagh dam dam dam”

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Lamar Odom, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers

@RealLamarOdom

“My thoughts and prayers go out to Michael Jackson and his family. He is a legend. King of Pop.”

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