NBA players mourn the death of 13-year veteran Rasual Butler & his wife

Rasual Butler and his wife Leah LaBelle were found dead when their speeding Range Rover crashed near Studio City in Los Angeles around 2 AM local time, according to TMZ. The vehicle hit a parking meter before slamming into a wall and flipping over. The police believe he was driving at double the speed limit of 35 mph.

Butler, 38 years old played in the NBA for 13 seasons from 2002 to 2006 for eight teams, meanwhile, his wife LaBelle (31), who is a Canadian-born American R & B singer, was a contestant during season 4 of 'American Idol'.

After the news was confirmed, later on in the day, multiple league players took to Twitter to send their prayers to the family of the victims.

The NBPA family is deeply saddened by the passing of our brother, Rasual Butler. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Butler family. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/dNgGGmIpuq

— NBPA (@TheNBPA) January 31, 2018

This one hurts. Lost a good dude. Learn a lot from a humble individual. Rest easy to you and your wife! #RasualButler

— DeMar DeRozan (@DeMar_DeRozan) January 31, 2018

The basketball world lost a good one today. R.I.P. to Rasual Butler, one of the realest people I ever played with. The world is going to miss your presence.

— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) January 31, 2018

Damn this one hurts! RIP Rasual Butler & his wife Leah. Sounds so cliche, but Rasual was really one of the good ones!!

— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) January 31, 2018

Rest In Peace my brother 🙏🏾#RasualButler

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 31, 2018

Incredibly sad news to hear about Rasual Butler and his wife Leah. Prayers to both of their families through this tough time.

— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) January 31, 2018

I'm Terribly sorry to hear about the death of Rasual Butler and his wife. Thoughts & Prayers go out 2 his family and everyone affected by this terrible accident!

— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) January 31, 2018

Rasual and i my rookie year in Miami. This was my first public appearance and i was nervous to… https://t.co/hi99ETdwcg

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 31, 2018

So sad this morning to here about my friend and teammate 😢 RIP Rasual Butler appreciate the people around u because u never kno 😔😔😔

— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) January 31, 2018

I’m shocked, saddened and in disbelief about the news on my friend Rasual Butler and his wife Leah. May God be with their families. We will miss you ‘Sul..🙏🏾

— Chauncey Billups (@1MrBigShot) January 31, 2018

Rest easy my brother. See you when I get there!!! pic.twitter.com/Npsnib7k5t

— Allen Iverson (@alleniverson) January 31, 2018

Saddened by the news and the loss of Rasual Butler and his wife Leah. Talk about a great dude and family man. I know he had many stops during his 13 year NBA journey, but he was beloved becasue of his work ethic in Indiana. New guardian Angels..

— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) January 31, 2018