NBA - Bill Russell si è spento a 88 anni: le reazioni

Ci sono alcune figure iconiche nella storia umana che, per qualche ragione, le persone tendono a pensare che vivranno per sempre - Bill Russell era una di quelle persone. Senza fine il numero di ex giocatori, ex allenatori, ex presidenti, tifosi di sport e militanti per i diritti civili che hanno omaggiato la leggendaria figura che è scomparsa ieri all'età di 88 anni. Eccone alcuni via Twitter.
Adam Silver (commissioner NBA) sulla scomparsa di Bill Russell: "Il più grande campione nello sport di squadra" #NBATwitter https://t.co/E1ZNbYL0RE
— Pianeta_Basket (@PianetaBasketIT) July 31, 2022
I’m heartbroken to hear about the passing of the greatest winner the game of basketball has ever seen, a legend, hall of famer, mentor and my friend for over 30 years, Bill Russell. pic.twitter.com/iiSkVq2kdn
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) 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
My thoughts about Bill Russell passing away…. I am working on an deeper thought provoking article tonight as I process what just happened. pic.twitter.com/M69pXNkaC0
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) August 1, 2022
Coach Pop on the passing of NBA legend Bill Russell. pic.twitter.com/89IrDvmIqO
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) July 31, 2022
We join the basketball community in mourning the passing of Bill Russell. A true legend both on and off the court. You will be forever missed pic.twitter.com/LfnYHacBHo
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) July 31, 2022
To be the greatest champion in your sport, to revolutionize the way the game is played, and to be a societal leader all at once seems unthinkable, but that is who Bill Russell was. (1/4) pic.twitter.com/K0Ue0hKiLs
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 31, 2022
Bill Russell was my idol. I looked up to him on the court and off. His success on the court was undeniable; he was dominate and great, winning 11 NBA championships. Off the court, Bill Russell paved the way for guys like me. pic.twitter.com/ZMIrEx8Tne
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) July 31, 2022
Steve Kerr on the life and legacy of Bill Russell. pic.twitter.com/5nT5kiFI3r
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) July 31, 2022
NEW: Former Pres. Barack Obama on Bill Russell: "Today, we lost a giant... For decades, Bill endured insults and vandalism, but never let it stop him from speaking up for what’s right." https://t.co/vfJ17LCgO4 pic.twitter.com/w7bez9jZbW
— ABC News (@ABC) July 31, 2022