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LeBron James, Detroit media react to Fred McLeod's death on social media

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The sports world was rocked by the announcement that Fred McLeod, the voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers and a long-time fixture on Detroit sports television, died on Monday at the age of 67.

McLeod spent the last 13 seasons as the TV play-by-play announcers for the Cavs, calling many of the biggest moments in LeBron James' career.

And James shared his thoughts on Twitter on Tuesday morning.

McLeod's most recent assignments was three of the four Detroit Lions preseason games last month.