Shams: NBA legend Bill Russell passed away peacefully at the age of 88.

live broadcast bar August 1 According to Shams, NBA legend Bill Russell passed away peacefully at the age of 88.

1956 NBA Draft, Bill Russell was selected by the St. Louis Hawks as the second pick in the first round, and joined the Boston Celtics under a series of transfer operations of Arnold Auerbach . During Russell's center, the Celtics won nine NBA championships in 10 seasons, including an eight-game winning streak.

1966, Russell became the first black coach in NBA history. During Russell's tenure as a player and coach, he won two more championships. In his 13-year career, Russell won the NBA regular season MVP five times, was selected into the NBA All-Star lineup 12 times, and was awarded the All-Star MVP in 1963, 3 times selected into the NBA All-Star first team, 8 times selected into the NBA All-Star 2nd team, 4 times won the NBA rebounding champion , and in 1969, the NBA All-Star 1st team (this award began to be awarded in 1969).

Bill Russell's personal tweet was posted: "We conveyed to all Bill's friends, fans and followers with a heavy heart: Bill Russell, the athlete with the most championships in American sports , passed away peacefully today next to his wife Jenny at the age of 88. His memorial service will be announced soon.

Bill's two state championships in high school have brought him unparalleled team achievements: twice NCAA championships Jun; as the captain, he won the Olympic gold medal on behalf of the United States, and 11 NBA championships; and as the first black head coach of the NBA, he helped the team win two NBA championships during his coaching session.

In Bill's career, he won an unprecedented award. In 2009, the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award was renamed Bill Russell NBA Finals Best Player Award. "

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