new Phoenix Suns #32 Jason Kidd Black ThrowbackThe Phoenix Suns remember basketball icon Bill Russell
Bill Russell, an 11-time NBA champion and five-time Most Valuable Player, is considered arguably the greatest center ever due to his championship pNBA iPhone Accessoriesedigree. He was named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary team in October, and his name remains attached to the NBA Finals’ Most Valua devin booker jersey ebayble Player award.
On Sunday afternoon, the Phoenix Suns released a statement on Russell’s death, calling him “the greatest winner in the history of basketball.”
Our statement on the passing of NBA Legend Bill Russell. pic.twitter.com/YWQzhxzIzg
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) July 31, 2022
The Phoenix Mercury also posted a photo with Russell from 2018.
Taken in 2018.
Bill, who always made time to visit, told us before our first title in 2007, ‘ sunsPau Gasol Jerseys new jerseys 2020 .’
We'll never forget all the generosity. Rest easy, Mr. Russell. pic.twitter.com/SZQGaNVhVc
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercDeMarcus Cousins Jerseysury) July 31, 2022
Aside from the Suns’ team account, Devin Booker posted multiple pictures of Russell on his Instagram story, saying in one caption “Rest Easy OG.” Chris Paul made a tweet and Instagram post dedicated to R phoenix suns devin booker jerseyussell, and Suns legend Charles Barkley also released a statement.
Unapologetically himself at all times!! The ultimate leader and just happened to be one of the best hoopers ever! RIP Mr Russell, you will be dearly missed pic.twitter.com/30xXhoGXsj
— Chris Paul (@CP3) July 31, 2022
Charles Barkley's statement regarding the passing of Bill Russell pic.twitter.com/kVwqnBchzO
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) July 31, 2022
Over his 13-year career, Russell played the Suns six times, winning all of those contests. The Suns also posted a photo of Russell at the 2009 All-Star weekend in Phoenix after it was announced the Finals’ Most Valuable Player award would be named in his honor.
“This is one of my proudest moments in basketball, because I determined early in my career, the only important statistic in basketball is the final score.”
- Bill Russell at the '09 All-Star Game in Phoenix after announced the NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo JerseysAward would be named in his honor pic.twitter.com/d4bNDEECRm
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) July 31, 2022
Rest easy, Mr. Russell.
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