Sports World Sends Love To NBA Legend Stephon Marbury

Stephon Marbury was once among the best guards in the NBA.

The two-time NBA All-Star had the longest tenure of his career with the New York Knicks (five seasons).

On Tuesday, Marbury made a heartfelt post to Instagram.

He wrote: "Please keep my family in your prayers. We have just lost our mother. I also pray for all those who are experiencing this pain now, in the future, and forever. A mother’s touch carries the power of love, the purest and most natural energy, flowing from the highest vibration.

I know this journey will be long and difficult, but with God, I will find the strength to endure. You never truly ‘get over’ losing a parent you learn to carry them with you. To anyone feeling this grief, may we all remember that our parents gave their all to make us better than they were and to teach us how to love.

Thank you for your love and support during this time. It means more than words can express."