El mundo del deporte se desbordó en las redes para lamentar el fallecimiento y a la vez celebrar la vida del legendario gigante del básquetbol y luchador de los derechos civiles, Bill Russell.
Russell, el máximo ganador de títulos como jugador en la NBA y en los deportes profesionales de Estados Unidos con 11; el primer entrenador afroamericano en la NBA y un campeón en la lucha por los derechos civiles, falleció el domingo a los 88 años.
A continuación, una recopilación de reacciones de todo tipo en las redes, que incluyen desde sus archirrivales Lakers y jugadores de todas las épocas hasta de tan lejos como del Club Zalgiris Kaunas, de Lituania.
A statement from Hornets Chairman Michael Jordan on the passing of NBA legend Bill Russell. pic.twitter.com/RdYcnuCrmb
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) July 31, 2022
Thank you for everything! R.I.P Legend 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/tn2iGsArav
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) July 31, 2022
Rest In Peace 🕊thank you for paving the way and inspiring so many Today is a sad day but also great day to celebrate his legacy and what he stood for 💚 pic.twitter.com/kvDaIsjpGG
— Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) July 31, 2022
— Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) July 31, 2022
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 31, 2022
Thanku for being a trailblazer , pioneer Thanku for setting the bar , for ur kind words of wisdom, Thanku for that great laugh u had . I can go on all day about what u meant to me . Today is a sad day for the NBA family u will be forever missed #6
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) July 31, 2022
Bill Russell gave so much to the city of Boston-as the greatest sports champion of all time & a role model fighting for justice, equality & labor rights.
— Michelle Wu 吳弭 (@wutrain) July 31, 2022
We owe him a debt of gratitude & we will miss him.
Fenway Park honors Bill Russell with a moment of silence. pic.twitter.com/QtlvdIt70m
— WEEI Red Sox Network (@SoxBooth) July 31, 2022
This is a tremendous loss for the entire basketball world. Cookie and I are praying for the Bill's family and loved ones, our NBA family, and the entire basketball community. 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/kJvF5uBZFI
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) July 31, 2022
yBill Russell, the cornerstone of the Boston Celtics dynasty that won eight straight titles and 11 overall during his career, died Sunday.
— ESPN (@espn) July 31, 2022
He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011, the nation's highest civilian honor. Russell was 88.
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Bill Russell was a treasure as a player, coach and especially as a human being. @Lakers and @celtics fans can agree on this today. 😔💜💚😔 https://t.co/TTDfp9w8Zq
— Jeanie Buss (@JeanieBuss) July 31, 2022
My friend...my hero! Today I lost one of the greatest people in my life and in NBA history. We love you! My deepest condolences to Jeannine and the Russell family. Rest in Heaven #BillRussell pic.twitter.com/99NJuLUE5s
— Byron Scott (@official_bscott) July 31, 2022
So sad to lose a friend broadcasting partner and one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA. RIP Bill Russell @ESPNNBA @NBA @NBAonTNT @NBAOfficial @NBATV @celtics @NBAcom @NBAalumni @TheNBPA
— Rick Barry (@Rick24Barry) July 31, 2022
Rest in peace Bill Russell you were everything we all aspired to be, your winning spirit will live forever my friend. Thank you for your words of wisdom. pic.twitter.com/rBjFS6nhzW
— Isiah Thomas (@IsiahThomas) July 31, 2022
Legends are forever.
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) July 31, 2022
RIP Bill Russell, truly a titan of our game. pic.twitter.com/EKpLABwzmT