Sports World Reacts To The Death Of NBA Legend Bill Russell

The sports world has taken on a somber tone after it was announced today that NBA legend Bill Russell has passed away.

He was 88 years old.

NBA legend Bill Russell has passed away peacefully at the age of 88. RIP.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 31, 2022

Shortly after the news was announced, many were flocking to social media to pay homage to Bill Russell.

Bill Russell: 11-time NBA champion. Five-time MVP. Member of the 25, 50, 75 Greatest Ever Anniversary teams. Two-time NCAA champion. Olympic Gold Medalist. And two NBA championships as the first Black head coach in North American pro sports history.

A legend in every way. https://t.co/CYq6V3Mc6h

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 31, 2022

RIP to the GREAT Bill Russell 👼 pic.twitter.com/FomtRBEDU6

— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) July 31, 2022

One of the all-time Bill Russell clips. RIP. pic.twitter.com/D0tKb8q7rg

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) July 31, 2022

Bill Russell, Boston Celtics legend, has died at 88 pic.twitter.com/ESd6ey9wxB

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 31, 2022

NBA legend Bill Russell has passed away. RIP pic.twitter.com/6T0gTKcaVR

— Stokastic NBA DFS (@StokasticNBA) July 31, 2022

Forever a fixture in the GOAT conversation and the greatest winner #thisleague has ever seen … RIP to the incomparable Bill Russell.

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 31, 2022

RIP Bill Russell. Legends are forever. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/5ADklOjKRy

— Kobe Highlights & Motivation (@kobehighlight) July 31, 2022

Rest In Peace Bill Russell who has passed away at the age of 88 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9D6l0NVD51

— Overtime (@overtime) July 31, 2022

One of my favorite Bill Russell moments… RIP Legend 💔pic.twitter.com/A7VBRpjUZ0

— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) July 31, 2022

Bill Russell won:
* 11 NBA Championships as a player
* 2 NBA Championships as a coach
* 2 NCAA Championships
* 5 NBA MVPs
* 11-time All NBA player

An immeasurable impact off the court and the greatest winner in basketball history. RIP. pic.twitter.com/ukmxmQoYgy

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) July 31, 2022

During his illustrious career, Bill Russell won 11 championships as a player, two as a coach, two NCAA Championships, five MVP’s, and was voted All-NBA 11 times.

In the GOAT discussion, Russell certainly has a place.

Even in his old age, Bill Russell remained around the game, and was a valuable ambassador for the NBA.

He will be greatly missed.

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