Bill Russell, Legend on and off the Court, RIP – #6 to be Retired League-Wide

GoCeltics123 · Post #21 » by **GoCeltics123** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:07 pm

Yinwest · Post #22 » by **Yinwest** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:10 pm

So many Celtics fans over the years able to brag about championships, because of this man, RIP.

Post #23 » by **Shak_Celts** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:14 pm

There are people that are at an age where this happens, but somehow it always feels too soon. NGL I really thought he'd be laughing and imparting wisdom forever. True legend! He's so amazing, but it's sad that I didn't know anything about him until becoming a Cs fan, everyone regardless of allegiance should know about this King! Gone but never forgotten, the HERO, Bill Russell!

zoyathedestroya · Post #24 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:14 pm

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Post #25 » by **Parliament10** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:14 pm

OMG.

This is Terrible!!!

RIP.

zoyathedestroya · Post #26 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:17 pm

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Post #27 » by **Parliament10** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:20 pm

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zoyathedestroya · Post #28 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:26 pm

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Bohemian · Post #29 » by **Bohemian** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:27 pm

RIP, Legend.

Probably the most important player in NBA history, on and off the court.

Fencer reregistered · Post #30 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:27 pm

I'm in the minority that still sees him as the GOAT player.

Thankfully, it seems his mind stayed sharp to the end, even as his body was giving out. Much the same can be said of Tommy and, at least until now, Cooz. That's a mercy.

RIP to a legend.

Post #31 » by **Parliament10** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:32 pm

SuperDeluxe wrote:I had more respect and admiration for what this man did off court than on, and that's saying something.

R.I.P., sir.

YES. He was Truly a Great. Transcending Basketball.
Despite his age. Gone too soon.

Post #32 » by **Parliament10** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:34 pm

Fencer reregistered wrote:I'm in the minority that still sees him as the GOAT player.

Thankfully, it seems his mind stayed sharp to the end, even as his body was giving out. Much the same can be said of Tommy and, at least until now, Cooz. That's a mercy.

RIP to a legend.

I would say that you're in the Majority.
Bill Russell, GOAT (Greatest of ALL Time), by far.

Post #33 » by **Parliament10** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:41 pm

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Fencer reregistered · Post #34 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:44 pm

Parliament10 wrote:
Fencer reregistered wrote:I'm in the minority that still sees him as the GOAT player.

Thankfully, it seems his mind stayed sharp to the end, even as his body was giving out. Much the same can be said of Tommy and, at least until now, Cooz. That's a mercy.

RIP to a legend.

I would say that you're in the Majority.
Bill Russell, GOAT (Greatest of ALL Time), by far.

I'm not in the majority on the GM or Player Comparison subforums.

Dogen · Post #35 » by **Dogen** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:46 pm

Just saw this on JT's twitter. I can hardly believe it.

Bill Russell will live forever in the hearts of all Celtics fans, sports fans, and all who fight for human rights and believe in human dignity.

Absolute legend on and off the court.

Tyakack · Post #36 » by **Tyakack** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:46 pm

Sad, but at least he got to live a very long and successful life. Greatest winner of all time. Died a legend, and legends live forever.

GoCeltics123 · Post #37 » by **GoCeltics123** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:47 pm

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Turgon · Post #38 » by **Turgon** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:50 pm

What an incredibly sad day. RIP legend.

ValenciaCeltics · Post #39 » by **ValenciaCeltics** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:53 pm

I just entered here today to show my respect for the best winner ever, the guy who won it all, in College, in Olympics, in NBA as a player, and as a coach... and the guy who emerged as the cornerstone to change the franchise history.
Will be missed.

Half-Full · Post #40 » by **Half-Full** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:54 pm

A real giant. What a legacy he leaves us with. RIP Bill.