You know you're an icon if sports legends take the time to pay homage to you.
11-time NBA Champion Bill Russell passed away Sunday, his family announced on Twitter. Russell was 88 years old.
Magic Johnson, current and former Celtics, and a slew of other major figures in the sporting world took time Sunday to remember one of the greatest champions -- and humans -- in the history of professional sports:
Bill Russell was a charter and indomitable member of three distinct dynasties:
— Full Dissident (@hbryant42) July 31, 2022
1) The Oakland youth sports pantheon.
2) The black athletic heritage of the civil rights movement.
3) The Boston Celtics.
A titanic figure.
Rest in peace Bill Russell you were everything we all aspired to be, your winning spirit will live forever my friend. Thank you for your words of wisdom. pic.twitter.com/rBjFS6nhzW
— Isiah Thomas (@IsiahThomas) July 31, 2022
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