BREAKING: NBA World reacts to Boston Celtics Legend Bill Russell’s demise at the age of 88
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The world of NBA and basketball has been shocked after the news of Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell had come to light. Being the 2nd overall pick in the 1956 NBA Draft, Bill was undoubtedly the reason why the Cs are one of the most celebrated teams in the league. The legendary Center managed to register 11 Championships and 5 MVP accolades against his name.
The news of his demise of was revealed on his official social media handle. One of the most skilled players of all time reportedly took his last breath alongside his beloved wife as per the announcement made. Moreover, being of the greatest players of all time, several personalities from all over the sporting world showcased their love for Bill Russell and his family.
Bill Russell bids farewell at the age of 88
While Russell did all he could to help Boston become one of the greatest ever in the league, he also believed that his prowess wasn’t appreciated by the fan base because he wasn’t white.
Russell, professional basketball’s first Black superstar and a game-changing big man who reinvented the center position with the dynastic Celtics of the late 1950s and 60s. On the same note, take a look at how NBA world reacted on the unfortunate news.
That being said, the 88-year-old Bill Russell was a very private man in a very and plyed his talents in a city then notorious for its racial divisions. The marquee Center led the team to championships in all but two of his 13 pro seasons, including eight consecutive titles, a figure unprecedented then and unmatched since by any U.S. team in any professional sport. Furthermore Russell was one of the most dominant forces in the Finals who deprived LA the happiness of winning several titles during the initial years.
In the years of dominance, Bill Russell was named to the East All-Star team 11 times. “We changed the game,” Russell, who spoke publicly about various issues that centered on racism and the importance of fighting for equality, told Sports Illustrated back in the day. “I think you can even say we developed a whole new philosophy of basketball.”
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