Elden Campbell, the formidable NBA center who played for the Los Angeles Lakers for nine seasons and later secured a championship with the Detroit Pistons, has died at the age of 57.

Elden Campbell, best known for his 15 year career in the NBA as a center and power forward, has passed away at the age of 57-years-old.

Magic Johnson called the news “devastating” and praised Campbell’s athleticism and character.