My deepest condolences to the family, loved ones and the @NBA community on the loss of the greatest champion we’ve ever known: BILL RUSSELL. An activist, a pioneer, a humanitarian. He made the world better for us all.#RIPCHAMPION
As a household of Celtics fans, it is a sad day to see his passing.
Bill Russell will be remembered as one of the most impactful athletes in American history
-1st Black head coach of any North American pro sports team -Received Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011 -11x NBA champ (2 as coach) -5x league MVP -2x NCAA champ -Olympic gold medalist pic.twitter.com/qSsOb45lAQ