Six-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan wanted to honor the life and example lived and set by Bill Russell
Michael Jordan, considered the strongest and most famous basketball player of all time, he certainly needs no introduction. A great sportsman, but also a great man, as evidenced by the touching message published in recent hours for the death of Bill Russell, another great NBA star who passed away yesterday at the age of 88.
When one dies legendthe whole world of which the aforementioned legend was part of it is affected.
This is what is happening in the world of basketball worldwide, after news of Bill Russell’s death spread yesterday.
Russell, former gods star Boston Celticsin the 50s, 60s and 70s he literally entered the legend of this sport, even winning 11 NBA titles in just 13 years. 8 of these even consecutively.
After his playing career, he started the one from trainerwhich in the same way entered the history of this sport. 2 titles won as a coach.
His was a very important presence also with regard to theactivism against racism and for the emancipation of African Americans. And for this, there are myriads of people who are grateful to him.
One of these is precisely the great Michael Jordan, legend of the Chicago Bulls 6-time NBA title winners.
Michael Jordan’s heartwarming farewell for Bill Russell
In an official statement, Jordan wanted to show his all sorry and his gratitude to the great Bill Russell. Here are the words of the former number 23 of the Chicago Bulls:
Bill Russell was a pioneer. As a player, as a champion, as the NBA’s first black manager and as an activist. He paved the way and set an example for every black player who entered the league after him, including myself. The world has lost a legend. Feel condolences to his family and rest in peace.
Jordan but not only. Since I am countless messages appeared on social media in the last few hours that underline and loudly reiterate that the world has lost great personality.
Isiah Thomas, Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Chris Paul, Magic Johnson. These are just some of the names of the great NBA champions of the past and present who wanted to celebrate Bill’s life.
Barack Obama also wanted to join them, former president from the United States, who wrote on their social channels:
Today, we have lost a giant. As tall as Bill Russell was, his legacy climbs much higher, both as a player and as a person.
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