The NBA "ring king" Bill Russell died, Jordan, Johnson, Curry and others posted documents

[Global Times Comprehensive Report] In the early morning of August 1, Beijing time, the NBA legendary superstar Bill Russell died at the age of 88. The departure of the NBA "Rings King" triggered the collective mourning of the NBA, the sports circle, and even the United States.

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The Russell family issued a statement revealing that Russell left peacefully in his sleep on July 31, local time. NBA chairman Xiao Hua issued a statement on behalf of the alliance, praising Lassel as "the greatest champion of all team movements." Many NBA retired and active stars including Michael Jordan, "Magic" Johnson, Curry, and active stars in various ways mourn this legend in various ways. Establish an example for each black basketball player, including me. "

The Associated Press said, "Bill Russell is the highest winner in the history of NBA, redefining basketball play. In the context of the split of national races at that time, people's awareness of sports." The Washington Post Post "Said," He won the hard -won championship during his basketball career, and was the most dominant defensive player at that time. "It can be said that before Michael Jordan was born, Russell was considered by many people to think It is NBA's "History first person". National basketball reporters rated him "NBA's greatest player" in 1980. Russell was traded by the Celtics in 1956 with the list of the list. The rookie season won the championship. From 1959 to 1966, he led the team to achieve an eight consecutive championship before. The player with the most championships in history -the nickname "ring king".

Russell was selected for the NBA All -Star lineup 12 times, and won the most valuable player (MVP) 5 times, reaching the "Grand Slam" in NCAA, NBA and the Olympic Games. As a player and coach, he was selected as a Hall of Fame. In the last two years of the player, he became a part -time coach. As the first black man to serve as the head coach in the major professional sports league in the United States, he led the team to win two championships.

Outside the court, Russell helped create the NBA player association. The most valuable player (FMVP) trophy of the Alliance Finals has been named after him since 2009. He also actively participated in social affairs and fought for the blacks. In 1960, he and Martin Luther Kim across the streets on the street for civil rights drums and calls. The US President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Freedom of President.

During his ten -year interview with the NBA in the United States, he interviewed Russell many times. In various major occasions of the NBA, he basically has his figure. The "old man" with a strong spirit and a strong aura is deeply supported by everyone. Russell is low -key and humble in private, without a shelf, and is willing to communicate with his younger generations and share his basketball experience and wisdom of life. (Qi Xiaoxia)

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