NBA world gives props to tennis legend Serena Williams

Serena Williams’ success, longevity and iconic status as one of the best athletes ever resounded throughout the sporting world following a US Open loss on Friday that could mark the end of her illustrious career.

NBA athletes and legends offered their congratulations and gratitude for the 40-year-old superstar, who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles over a professional career spanning four different decades.

#SerenaWilliams THANK YOU 🐐!! You’re so damn DOPE!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🤎 https://t.co/5tSbzz7UHw

— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 3, 2022

she still the 🎾 🐐!

— James Harden (@JHarden13) September 3, 2022

serena 💐💐💐💐🐐🐐🐐🐐

— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) September 3, 2022

I’ve been in my crib screaming LOUD AF for Serena!!!!!!! Im sick right now🤧
thanks Legend🙏🏽💯

— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) September 3, 2022

THANK YOU @serenawilliams!!! 🐐🐐🐐 #Serena

— Chris Paul (@CP3) September 3, 2022

🐐@serenawilliams🐐

— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) September 3, 2022

Serena Williams 🙏🏽

— Darius Garland (@dariusgarland22) September 3, 2022

Thank you #Serena 🐐

— Tyus Jones (@1Tyus) September 3, 2022

Thank you @serenawilliams 🐐🏁

— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) September 3, 2022

We love you @serenawilliams thank you so much for giving us all the honor and the privilege of watching the #GreatestAthleteAllTime

— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) September 3, 2022