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El mundo del deporte despidió este domingo a la leyenda de Boston Celtics, Bill Russell, quien falleció a la edad de 88 años. El legendario pivote de la década del '60 consiguió 11 anillos, 9 como jugador y 2 como jugador y entrenador, siendo el máximo ganador de la historia de la NBA. Repasamos las despedidas más destacadas que se publicaron en las redes sociales.

An announcement… pic.twitter.com/KMJ7pG4R5Z

— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) July 31, 2022

Bill Russell, the cornerstone of the Boston Celtics dynasty that won eight straight titles and 11 overall during his career, died Sunday.

He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011, the nation’s highest civilian honor. Russell was 88.

More: https://t.co/7bYfbNLIUZ pic.twitter.com/QIaUcdeMo9

— ESPN (@espn) July 31, 2022

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's statement regarding the passing of Bill Russell. pic.twitter.com/3BcZDnKjxK

— NBA (@NBA) July 31, 2022

Remembering one of the NBA's all-time greats, Mr. Bill Russell 💚 pic.twitter.com/64cvysCPEV

— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 31, 2022

Thank you for paving the way. You will be missed legend. @RealBillRussell pic.twitter.com/obvwkMDCCc

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) July 31, 2022

Today, we lost a giant.

As tall as Bill Russell stood, his legacy rises far higher—both as a player and as a person.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 31, 2022

Michael Jordan releases a statement on the death of Bill Russell pic.twitter.com/qYcaPFEuYA

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 31, 2022

Bill Russell—11-Time NBA Champion And First Black Head Coach—Dies At 88 https://t.co/qy6tVqaq6v pic.twitter.com/JecxJ4p5JJ

— Forbes (@Forbes) July 31, 2022

USA Basketball mourns the loss of basketball titan, humanitarian & 1956 Olympic gold medalist Bill Russell. pic.twitter.com/bBlAX7bdYP

— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 31, 2022

Two years ago, Bill Russell penned an amazing essay for our social justice issue.

Worth the read. https://t.co/JRxSDIMk1j pic.twitter.com/iOLumW1Fnb

— SLAM (@SLAMonline) July 31, 2022

🔴 ÚLTIMA HORA | Muere a los 88 años Bill Russell, leyenda del baloncesto, ganador de 11 títulos de la NBA y activista de los derechos civiles https://t.co/2HC4uvUpUj pic.twitter.com/0jVmhz0GTQ

— EL PAÍS (@el_pais) July 31, 2022

Bill Russell passed away Sunday. He was 88-years old.

The 5-time MVP won 11 titles, more than any player in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/lZKadWv4GK

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 31, 2022

My deepest condolences to the family, loved ones and the @NBA community on the loss of the greatest champion we’ve ever known: BILL RUSSELL. An activist, a pioneer, a humanitarian. He made the world better for us all.#RIPCHAMPION

— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) July 31, 2022

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) July 31, 2022

A champion who revolutionized the game for all of us. Bill Russell was an inspiration to me in so many ways. May he Rest in Power.

— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) July 31, 2022

Rest In Heaven, Mr. 11 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/zOqckOFNVK

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 31, 2022

RIP to the Legend Bill Russell

— James Harden (@JHarden13) July 31, 2022

The bond between Tim and Bill Russell was special.

Rest in peace to a true pioneer and champion on and off the court 🙏 pic.twitter.com/pNu9aBVNLD

— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) August 1, 2022

An all time great champion and an even better man. It was a privilege to know you. Rest In Peace, Legend. pic.twitter.com/UFLulTB8cw

— Jason Kidd (@RealJasonKidd) July 31, 2022

Was an absolute honor to spend time with #BillRussell. He was a walking encyclopedia. I remember him quoting once - “Basketball is what I do for a living, but it’s not necessarily who I am.” His legacy will NEVER be forgotten! pic.twitter.com/5jBrMuxDn8

— James Worthy (@JamesWorthy42) August 1, 2022

Bill Russell was the epitome of a champion, in every sense of the word. He was an innovator who broke through barriers and for all of his extraordinary successes on the court, he was just as impactful off of it. (1/2) @RealBillRussell pic.twitter.com/LUGwc8t59f

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) July 31, 2022

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

RIP to one of the greatest athletes ever

— Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) July 31, 2022

The definition of champion, on and off the court. Thank you for everything, Bill. pic.twitter.com/tB5nLoslSF

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 31, 2022