Legend of the legendary Bill Russell died... farewell to the NBA.
According to the family, the NBA mythology and the NBA player who owns most hits in history-- Mr. Bill Russell died in his own house.
This information is posted on official Twitter of the Boston Celtics legend: 8022 Russell, the greatest athlete of the American sports has been rests at 88 in the arms of the loving wife. The information about the funeral home of eight-eight months.
Bill Russell is an ex-NBA. You used to take 14 five in the Boston Celtics and immediately become one of the greatest myths of the NBA.
Besides owning countless records, Bill Russell went into history with 11 times to win the championship in 13 years of competition. He is one of the two individuals with the highest number of championships in the history of North American professional sports (the other is the legendary Henri Richard, the hockey on the ice).
In parallel, it was 12 times selected to the All-Star squad, 11 times on the typical team All-NBA, 5 MVP titles (the best player in the match) and many other personal achievements.
Russell is also a rare basketball player to complete the three titles including NCAA championship, NBA championship and Olympic gold medal.
Speaking about this great loss of the NBA community as well as the basketball world, Member of the Executive Board - Mr. Adam Silver - said:
“Bill Russell is the greatest champion in Thao with countless titles, the most prominent is the 11 championships and 5 MVPs in 13 seasons for Boston Celtics. But it is only the beginning to talk about the great influence that Bill brings to the tournament or more broadly to society.
During 35 years of operation in many different positions (players, coaches, members of the team leaders), Bill Russell is the leading star in spreading the influence of black people in professional sports. . I often call him the 'Babe Ruth of basketball' because of what he did for the black community around the world.
I represent the NBA and my family's individual deeply condolences to Ms. Jeannine with her family, relatives and friends.
The departure of legendary Bill Russell is making the basketball community feel very sad. Many NBA players have tweeted to share mourning, and share sadness with the Russell family in this difficult time.
