The legend of 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 down in history with 11 championship crowns in 13 years of competition. He is one of the two individuals with the most number of championships in the history of North American professional sports (the other being the legendary Henri Richard, ice hockey).
In parallel, there are 12 all-star team selections, 11 All-NBA all-star team selections, 5 MVP (player of the game) honors, and many other personal accomplishments.
Russell was also the rare basketball player to complete a trio of titles including an NCAA championship, an NBA championship and an 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 of the sport with no title, most prestigious, is the 11-time champion and 5 MVP in the 13 season for Boston Celtics, but it's only the beginning to say the larger picture of the victory against Bill, but the widespread the prize of the prize of the prize of the prize of the prize to win.
During 35 five years of various erections (players, manager, the team leader of the team, Bill Russell is the star in spreading the influence of the colored man in professional sports. I used to call you "Babe Ruth of basketball" because of what you do for the colored community all over the world.
I represent NBA and my family personally sends my deepest condolences to Mrs. Jeannine with my family, family, friends, Bill Russell 8221;.
The disappearance of the legend Bill Russell is making his community feel very sad. Many NBA players tweeted to share their condolences, and also share grief with the Russell family at this difficult time.
