9 Things Not To Forget About Bill Russell After His Death

The most amazing NBA legend Bill Russell will be remembered forever after his death at the age of 88 on 31 July 2022.

He won 11 NBA championships in his 13 years with the Boston Celtics.

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He was a five time NBA Most Valuable Player in 1958, 1961-1963 and 1965.

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Russell was the first Black head coach. He really transformed pro basketball.

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In 1975, He became the first black player to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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Former president Barack Obama gave medal of freedom to this legend in 2010.

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He always took advantage of his height (6"9') to defend and block shots.

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Here he celebrates with Celtics coach Red Auerbach after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers, to win their 8th straight NBA Championship.

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He even did commentatory for basketball games broadcasted on television. Bill tied for the most titles in American Sports history.

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