Legendary Bill Russell received unprecedented gratitude in the history of NBA
Life with the legendary legendary Bill Russell is considered unique and unmatched by people in the world.
He had 11 times to win the NBA championship (all in the role of the pillar) within 13 seasons, pocketing countless outstanding personal titles such as All-Star or All-NBA.
Russell's fighting style was far beyond all opponents of the same time, combining extremely high basketball IQ in defense with extraordinary physical physical attacks.
Song parallel to the 11 record, the MVP ring, Bill had a 12-Star team that was once selected for the All-Star, seven-NBA title, 5 the MVP (the most brilliant player) and many of the other human character.
Bill Russell is also a rare basketball player to complete the three titles including NCAA championship, NBA championship and Olympic gold medal.
However, the greater influence that the "Ring God" brings is lying outside the football field when he creates a foothold for the black people in the US, constantly participating in racial struggle activities and becomes a one. The monument is true in sports world.
He constantly struggled to demand equality for black people in the US both during the competition and after retiring. To recognize what Bill Russell did in history, US President Barack Obama presented the 'Freedom Medal' to the legendary Celtics in 2010.
The day he died, three different US presidents shared the pain with his family, and repeated the merits he had done.
"Bill Russell's achievement in basketball and pioneering activities about civil rights (fighting against racism) deserves to be honored in a unique and historical way," the Commissioner NBA Executive Board - Mr. Adam Silver said.
"822-a-year-long coupon at the NBA" team assured that one of Bill Russell's two will always be remembered and accepted."
“This is a special honor for one of the greatest champions who ever set foot in the basketball world. What Bill did inside and outside the football field in both his career and his life led the next generation, helping them to become better.
We will always be grateful and proud of his gratitude to him, his career and life in the entire NBA family, ”said the Director of the NBPA Tamika Tremaglio Association.
Besides hanging gratitude, the tournament will attach an additional badge on the right shoulder of the entire NBA uniform next season.
At the same time, all home fields of 30 teams will have a boston Celtics clover logo that comes in the middle to commemorate Bill Russell. This logo will be moderately sized, placed on the border and near the referee.
Particularly at Boston Celtics, the team that the "Ring God" has played a whole career lasting 13 years, the gratitude and memory program will be organized more solemnly. Dad at the present time.
This is an instant question after the press release about the gratitude of the legendary Bill Russell. At this time, NBA has about 2 0 players wearing No. 6 shirt, including top superstars such as LeBron James, Alex Caruso or Kristaps Porzingis.
This is a way of gratitude that has appeared in the history of North American sports when the American professional baseball tournament (MLB) hangs the No. 42 shirt of the legendary Jackie Robinson. Particularly in basketball, this is unprecedented in history.
