Russell received the NBA's lifetime achievement award during the league's inaugural awards ceremony in 2017, and At the age of 88, he died on Sunday. The best big men the NBA has ever seen, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neill, David Robinson, Dikembe Mutombo, and Alonzo Mourning, appeared on stage to pay tribute to the game's hero.
Where did they get all these tall people? Joked Russell after receiving the prize, before turning to each person in turn and softly saying:
The structure caught fire.
Russell was considered the pinnacle of competition before Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Garnett. Although he rarely did it, he HATED to lose. In 85% of his NBA seasons, he won the NBA championship in addition to two NCAA crowns, a gold medal, and other honors. Couples serving as coaches and players are included in this. With more NBA championship rings than fingers, Russell is the epitome of success.
Furthermore, it had far more impact as a civil rights activist than a player.
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