The world lost a giant on Sunday, as former Boston Celtics center and sporting icon Bill Russell passed away at the age of 88.
The loss of Russell was immediately met with grief, tributes and a plethora of stories about his legendary life and career. Here are some memorable ones shared on Twitter:
Advice to a fellow Boston legend. Russell once shared an anecdote with New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick about the power in having different kinds of leaders.
Big or small, Bill Russell left a mark on all those he crossed paths with.
From 2016: Just one of many lessons Bill Belichick took away from the legendary leader. pic.twitter.com/oxJYmFmjXg
Being Jackie Robinson’s favorite athlete. In an interview where he told San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan that he was his favorite player, Russell shared that he was Jackie Robinson’s favorite.
A great multi-sport athlete. Russell once shared that he turned down the Olympics as a high-jumper, being that it would interfere with his basketball career.
In 56 I could have made the Olympics in high jump but turned it down to play basketball instead we could only play one sport then. Track and Field News ranked me #7 high jumper in the world, I was ranked #2 in the US @ the time. @celtics@NBApic.twitter.com/6FqZjiMlhG
A truthful coach. Russell didn’t mince words when he was coaching the Sacramento Kings.
Kenny Smith tells a story about Kings coach Bill Russell wanting Kenny to sit next to him because the other players were 'losers' and he couldn't find trades for any of them ???? pic.twitter.com/4xGUgYNgzJ
Getting friendly with Wilt. Wilt Chamberlain shared a Thanksgiving Day story about Russell that drew a loud cackle from the 11-time champion.
Bill Russell used to go to Wilt Chamberlain's house for Thanksgiving
"eat my food, sleep in my bed and then go out there and whip my butt and my mother would say 'Now Wilt we shouldn't feed Bill so well next time…'" pic.twitter.com/Atp1A3oF6n
Another legendary cackle. Apparently Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hated former Cleveland Cavaliers owner Ted Stepien.
Bill Russell asks Larry Bird, Dr. J & Kareem if there's anyone in the NBA they play hardest against (1982). — Bird: "Dr. J" Dr. J: "Bird, Magic, (Dan) Roundfield, Kareem…" Kareem: "(Cavs owner) Ted Stepien" — This is worth watching just to see Russell's reaction to Kareem: pic.twitter.com/EtxIXTow1m
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