Heartbreaking news from the NBA world as one of the very best to ever step on the court has passed away.
News recently broke that NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell passed away today. He was 88 years old.
Russell’s name often comes up when discussing the greatest basketball players of all time. He rightfully so.
He spent his entire playing career with the Boston Celtics from 1956 to 1969, winning 11 NBA titles and five NBA MVP awards in the process. He was also named to 12 All-Star games and has two NCAA titles from his college days at the University of San Francisco.
According to the statement that was released regarding his passing, Bill passed away peacefully, with his wife Jeannine by his side. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her and the rest of Russell’s friends and family.
