Legend Passes Away Bill Russell

[RUBOB72]

The great Boston Celtic Bill Russell has died at age 88. So many memories of Russel , Cousy, Heinsohn today is now a sad one for many fans.

 

[RUEd]

If I’m not mistaken, he won his HS championship. Went to USF, won back to back ncaa titles. Then won the Olympic gold That summer. Then 10 straight NBA titles. Hard to compare to that!

 

[RUBOB72]

Loved the Bill Russell vs Wilt the Stilt Chamberlains Going at each other. Bill was say 6’9” but probably 6’8 “ . But more than held his own back then . Classic battles and another memory cast aside.

 

[MADHAT1]

Probably the greatest NBA winner of all time between playing and coaching .
When it cam,e to basketball IQ, Bill Russel probably couldn't be beat..
Talk about Michael Jordan,LeBron or anyone else, but in my opinion : I believe Bill Russell was the consummate team player , even better than Magic whose job was to run the Lakers offense.
Russel guided the Celtics when he was playing center in a way to help them play better and smarter resulting in championships while Cousy and the other PGs he played with controlled the O, Russel made the Celtics dominate both ends of the floor

RIP Bill Russell , your greatness hasn't diminished over the years even though it has been underestimated allowing players who couldn't compete in the same class with you being placed ahead of you by those who don't understand the true value you brought to the game

 

[ScarletteK80]

RIP to a class act, and so much more.

 

[knight82]

RIP Bill. What was also amazing was that after he retired from basketball he played shortstop for the Dodgers for a number of years.

 

[bethlehemfan]

Bill Russel was an unbelievable basketball player but also also a very thoughtful commentator. Sad to see him go RIP.

 

[RUTRINI_rivals]

Sad news indeed. RIP

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

The ultimate winner on the court and a voice for justice and equality. RIP.