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On May 1, 1968, Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to another NBA championship, triumphing over the rival Los Angeles Lakers.

'In Boston, he's at the top of Mount Rushmore,' says Dan Shaughnessy.

The former Houston center will compete for a roster spot with Boston.

'We're very sad, the Celtics here, at Bill Russell's passing,' related the Boston co-governor.

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell was a civil rights trailblazer, before, during and after his basketball career. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011 for his activism efforts.

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…

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