But heavy in the NBA world following the death of basketball legend Bill Russell, who passed away tonight (Sunday) at the age of 88. Russell, who is considered one of the best players ever in NBA history, won 11 championships in the 13 seasons he played for the Boston Celtics, Some seasons as a player-coach.
Russell was part of the great Celtics team, which won eight championships in a row.
Between 1966 and 1969 he was appointed player-coach and was the first black coach in the NBA.
In addition, he won the NBA MVP title 5 times, was a 12-time All-Star and was named one of the 50 greatest players in league history.
Russell with Obama.
The basketball legend is no longer with us,
A message on Russell's Twitter page reads: "It is with a heavy heart that we have to inform Bill's friends, fans and followers - Bill Russell, the greatest winner in the history of American sports, has passed away peacefully at the age of 88."
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— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) July 31, 2022
"Bill's wife, Janine, his many friends and family thank you for keeping Bill in your prayers. Perhaps you will relive one of the golden moments we provided, or remember his familiar laugh as he told about them. We hope that each of us will find a way to tell of the unwavering commitment Compromising, statesmanlike and constructive of Bill to uphold his values. This will be one last, and eternal, victory for our beloved No. 6."
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