Bill Russell Was More Than An Adept Shot Blocker
Bill Russell was one of the first black athletes to clap back at bigots while emphatically denying shots.
I know it’s a little late to talk about the passing of Bill Russell, but I was out camping, alright?
I didn’t have much reception. And above that, I didn’t want to publish anything because I was camping, alright?
Anywhoo…
The 11-time champion passed away on July 31, 2022, at the age of 88.
Russell was one of the top centers in the league.
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