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Bill Russell honored Kobe Bryant by wearing Bryant’s jersey to Sunday’s Celtics-Lakers game

Celtics legend Bill Russell honored Kobe Bryant at Sunday’s Celtics-Lakers game in Los Angeles.

This marked the first meeting between the rivals since Bryant died Sunday, Jan. 26, in a helicopter crash.

Here’s a look at Russell’s Bryant-themed outfit:

Bill Russell breaking Lakers-Celtics lines for Kobe. pic.twitter.com/C9GGdMnrwS

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) February 23, 2020

Bill Russell here at Staples Center showing love for Kobe. pic.twitter.com/OhRxDDkhQA

— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) February 23, 2020

The great Bill Russell honoring Kobe Bryant prior to #Celtics#Lakers game.