Celtics legend Bill Russell passes away

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Fify

Don’t know what a wahini is, but it sounds yummy!

 

[jimnance]

Don’t know what a wahini is, but it sounds yummy!

Thought you were in Hawaii.
It's a term for a hot Hawaiian chick.

 

[captain stone]

Thought you were in Hawaii.
It's a term for a hot Hawaiian chick.

Shhh… The wife might be listening…

 

[Deus Irae]

Vin Scully has passed away, at the age of 94. Another all-timer lost...

 

[Jim Beankie]

Why Bill Russell's lesser-known USF record will never be broken

Bill Russell, who died Sunday at the age of 88, still holds the University of San Francisco school record in the high jump. It’s stood for 66 years.

www.sfgate.com

 

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Why Bill Russell's lesser-known USF record will never be broken

Bill Russell, who died Sunday at the age of 88, still holds the University of San Francisco school record in the high jump. It’s stood for 66 years.

www.sfgate.com

Didn’t know or had long forgotten this, but am also not surprised… Not only was he a terrific athlete, but his timing on blocked shots was exquisite; and he almost always was able to send the ball to a teammate and jump-start another fast-break opportunity… another lost art in today’s (unwatchable) game…

 

[turkeyneck]

and he almost always was able to send the ball to a teammate and jump-start another fast-break opportunity… another lost art in today’s (unwatchable) game…

Yes. Russ didn't so much block shots as steal them. So many shots made sudden U-turns from basket-bound to Couz, Jones, or Havlicek racing the other way for uncontested layups. Russ's way has double the point value compared to the 'modern' method of just randomly smashing the ball away.

 

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[borg]

Sad days

 

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Sad days

Olivia Newton-John & Vin Scully might be one matter… But Bill Russell? C’mon man, cut us some slack… pre-season hasn’t even started yet!

 

[jlu52]

The NBA is giving Mr. Russell the Mr. Jackie Robinson treatment. His number will be permanently retired throughout the NBA. All the players in the league will be wearing a commemorative patch on their uniforms for next season. RIP, Mr. Russell.

 

[jimnance]

The NBA is giving Mr. Russell the Mr. Jackie Robinson treatment. His number will be permanently retired throughout the NBA. All the players in the league will be wearing a commemorative patch on their uniforms for next season. RIP, Mr. Russell.

Would be nice if LeBron would show some respect and change his #

 

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Would be nice if LeBron would show some respect and change his #

He might… First he’ll consult his marketing team & his Red Chinese komrades to see if he’ll make more money doing so…

 

[PP2]

The NBA is giving Mr. Russell the Mr. Jackie Robinson treatment. His number will be permanently retired throughout the NBA. All the players in the league will be wearing a commemorative patch on their uniforms for next season. RIP, Mr. Russell.

What a fitting tribute!