NBA and Celtics legend Bill Russell died at 88 on Sunday, leaving a lasting legacy on the league. In Russell’s honor, commissioner Adam Silver released a statement expressing his condolences.
“Bill Russell was the greatest champion in all of team sports,” Silver said. “The countless accolades that he earned for his storied career with the Boson Celtics–including a record 11 championships and five MVP awards–only begin to tell the story of Bill’s immense impact on our league and broader society.
Silver added that Russell impacted the NBA both on and off the court with his talent and activism.