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Warriors reflect on Muhammad Ali's legacy

Reuters

The NBA continues the mourn the passing of Muhammad Ali.

The former three-time heavyweight champion died Friday at the age of 74. What followed was an unending wave of love and support for the legendary luminary.

Members of the Golden State Warriors organization took time after practice Saturday to reflect upon Ali's greatness.

"We are all thinking of Muhammad Ali today," head coach Steve Kerr said.

Kerr added Ali was, "probably the most influential athlete in the history of our country."

Team consultant and former Los Angeles Lakers champion Jerry West said Ali had, "(an) almost a God-like presence."

Although Andre Iguodala never had the opportunity to meet him, the 2015 NBA Finals MVP was still impacted by the strong-willed person Ali was.

"Just as an African-American athlete and being willing to stand for something and not being afraid to voice my opinion when I feel like it's needed for me to say something for my people or speak freely to my people and not worry about the consequences or the backlash that may come financially from a higher power that may want me to do something differently," Iguodala said.

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