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Bill Russell, Bob Cousy among those at John Havlicek’s memorial service

Boston basketball greats past and present gathered at Trinity Church Thursday for John Havlicek’s memorial service.

Those in attendance to pay their respects included two legendary Havlicek teammates, Bill Russell and Bob Cousy. Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge, coach Brad Stevens, co-owners Wyc Grousbeck and Steve Pagliuca, and Hall of Famer Tommy Heinsohn also were present.

“It’s really sad to see him pass, he was one of the great Celtics,’’ said Pagliuca. “It’s always emotional to see the old Celtics players come back, 11 championships in 13 years. And they were all here to support John Havlicek.