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Celtics legend Bill Russell passes away


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

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…
 
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.
 
Sad days
 
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.
 
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 #
 
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!
 


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