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A giant among men left us this weekend.

Russell maintained ties to many around the league decades after leaving it as a player and a coach.

Boston Celtics great Bill Russell passed away on Sunday, and Lakers owner Jeanie Buss honored his memory on social media.

The Houston Rockets, along with representatives including current and former players, are paying respect to Bill Russell. “Rest In Peace to a true legend of the game,” the team wrote.

Russell marched with Martin Luther King Jr., supported Muhammad Ali and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama. The centerpiece of the Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13 years, Russell earned his last two NBA titles as a player-coach — the first…

Check out 10 photos of the the Celtics legend who played in many celebrity charity golf events.

Grief and gratitude as Boston Celtics issue team statement following the passing of Bill Russell.

Celebrate Bill Russell and his well-deserved legacy in Boston and beyond with this mini-documentary from the Boston Globe.

Bill Russell, the NBA great who anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13 years — the last two as the first Black head coach in any major U.S. sport — and marched for civil rights with Martin Luther King Jr., died Sunday. He was 88.

Bill Russell was one of basketball's all-time greats. He won a record 11 NBA titles, all with the Boston Celtics. But his dominance didn't stop off the court — he was a voice for racial justice, too.

Bill Russell was one of basketball's all-time greats. He won a record 11 NBA titles, all with the Boston Celtics. But his dominance didn't stop off the court — he was a voice for racial justice, too.