[SHAMS] Bill Russell has passed away peacefully at 88…

Jagic Mohnson · Post #161 » by **Jagic Mohnson** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 1:41 am

Lakers better have Russell number patch on their jerseys to pay respect to their greatest foe.

WolfAddict · Post #162 » by **WolfAddict** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 1:48 am

The world has lost a legend... Such sad news

RIP

Jcity08 · Post #163 » by **Jcity08** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 1:52 am

May he rest in peace with the knowledge his legacy and the burdens he had to face allowed basketball to thrive and become what it is today.

facothomas22 · Post #164 » by **facothomas22** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 1:53 am

A pioneer of the NBA. One of the greatest players in NBA on the court. A even better person off the court. RIP to Bill Russell.

Ni Da Ye · Post #165 » by **Ni Da Ye** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 2:23 am

The real legend.

Russell is all time top 10.

90sAllDecade · Post #166 » by **90sAllDecade** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 2:26 am

Had to pay respects on Realgm as well.

He was a genius and a legend, a true generational talent on and off the court.

He lived a full life, Rest in Peace big Bill.

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Fencer reregistered · Post #167 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 2:31 am

Ni Da Ye wrote:The real legend.

Russell is all time top 10.

All time top 1 for me.

But I know I'm in the minority.

JordansBulls · Post #168 » by **JordansBulls** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 2:32 am

Oh no! The man seemed to be in perfect health. But this is life never know when you will be gone.

Fencer reregistered · Post #169 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 2:34 am

He won two state championships in high school.

He never lost an NCAA tournament game.

He never lost in the Olympics.

He was 10-0 in Game 7s.

Russell played 13 seasons, all with the Boston Celtics, and won 11 NBA championships. The final two came in 1968 and 1969, when he was a player-coach.

Russell played 13 seasons, all with the Boston Celtics, and won 11 NBA championships. The final two came in 1968 and 1969, when he was a player-coach.

He won two NCAA championships while playing for the University of San Francisco. The Dons won 55 straight games at one point.

https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/07/31/obf-there-are-the-greats-and-then-theres-bill-russell/

They did not name the Ted Williams Tunnel after just a ballplayer. Ted served the United States in two wars and flew 39 combat missions over Korea.

Russell’s name should be featured on your favorite bridge not because he led the Celtics to eight straight NBA titles. Russell, too, served his nation. He was a warrior in the battle for social justice when doing so carried a real price. He saw wrong and fought to make it right without concern for the cost.

Whatever “injustices” LeBron & Co. claim to have endured, Russell experienced them in real time.

Chuck Everett · Post #170 » by **Chuck Everett** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 3:01 am

Just checking in to pay my respects. Not going to be sad in his passing. Rather glad I was blessed to know about his accomplishments and contributions to the game of basketball and beyond.

Rest well Champ.

ITYSL · Post #171 » by **ITYSL** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 3:03 am

RIP to one of the greatest to ever do it, both on and off the court.

MotownMadness · Post #172 » by **MotownMadness** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 3:19 am

Fencer reregistered wrote:
Ni Da Ye wrote:The real legend.

Russell is all time top 10.

All time top 1 for me.

But I know I'm in the minority.

I have him top 3 but nothing wrong with your opinion

DarkXaero · Post #173 » by **DarkXaero** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 3:24 am

One of the true GOATs across all sports, and maybe one of the most underappreciated ones. RIP.

HiDef · Post #174 » by **HiDef** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 3:24 am

Respect to the great one.

Rest in peace, and thank you for everything you have given.

Bank Shot · Post #175 » by **Bank Shot** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 3:24 am

RIP to one of the greatest athletes ever. No one will ever win like Bill did.

Bird4Three · Post #176 » by **Bird4Three** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 3:43 am

“I would kick your ass”-Bill Russell

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ThaRegul8r · Post #177 » by **ThaRegul8r** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 3:48 am

I knew this day was eventually coming, with John Havlicek passing away in 2019, Tom Heinsohn in 2020, and Sam Jones last year. Enough time has passed since their playing days that players from those dynastic Celtics teams had started dying off. Now the day has finally come. Expecting that it would happen sometime in the near future doesn't make it any less sad. Though at least he went peacefully, after having lived a full life.

R.I.P.

Jeremy Lin 7 · Post #178 » by **Jeremy Lin 7** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 3:52 am

RIP

Sad day in the NBA. Bill Russell will always be remembered.

dhsilv2 · Post #179 » by **dhsilv2** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 3:58 am

Jagic Mohnson wrote:Lakers better have Russell number patch on their jerseys to pay respect to their greatest foe.

That would be REALLY cool, a green 8 on the lakers would be the ultimate sign of respect!

dhsilv2 · Post #180 » by **dhsilv2** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 4:01 am

JordansBulls wrote:Oh no! The man seemed to be in perfect health. But this is life never know when you will be gone.

When he got in trouble with bringing a gun on a plane I knew his best ways were long gone. Really a shame but I don't think it's a total shocker. He was clearly aging rapidly.