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Bill Russell loses his best friend–and Boston Celtics legend–K.C. Jones

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Yesterday was a sad day, as it was announced that Boston Celtics legend K.C. Jones had passed away at the age of 88.

Right before the Boston Celtics hosted the Brooklyn Nets on a fanless Christmas Day affair, news broke that former NBA Champion with the Cs, and an overall great man in K.C. Jones passed away at the age of 88.

His life is one that will be marked by the legendary achievements he was able to accomplish alongside one of the game’s greatest players, Bill Russell.