Celtics celebrity Bill Russell went to the world stars to post a message to remember
Beijing, August 1 (Xinhua) — On August 1, Beijing time, according to the official news of NBA Boston Celtics, Bill Russell, the team’s famous celebrity, died at the age of 88.
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Bill Russell was born in 1934. He is one of the greatest stars in NBA history. The MVP trophy in NBA finals is named after “Bill Russell.
In 1956, Russell was selected by the Celtics in the second place in the first round. From then on, he helped the “green version army” become the most successful team in the league. In the player era, Russell won the most valuable player in the regular season for 5 times and was selected into the all-star lineup for 12 times.
Russell is also the first black coach in NBA. As a player and coach, he has led the team to win the championship title. Russell won 11 championship rings in his career, so he was called “The Lord of the Rings”.
Data Map: Russell won the lifetime achievement award at the first annual NBA Awards.
As the top insider in NBA history, Russell is famous for his rebounding and blocking ability. He once got 51 rebounds in a single game, which changed the defensive philosophy of basketball.
Russell was selected Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1975. He won the lifetime achievement award at the first annual NBA awards in 2017.
After learning about Russell’s death, Jordan, Johnson, O’Neal, Pierce, curry and other stars sent a message to cherish the memory. (Finished)