Celebs, sports stars and fans are mourning the loss of NBA legend, Bill Russell.
and more famous figures in the sports world and beyond, took to social media following the news of Russell's passing.
Curry also shared a photo of on his Instagram Story of his father, basketball star, Dell Curry and his brother, Brooklyn Nets guard, Seth Curry, alongside Russell. He wrote nothing besides the photo, simply adding a prayer hands emoji to the pic.In Obama's tribute to Russell, he looked back on his basketball career and his work as a civil rights trailblazer -- commending Russell and sharing the lessons he learned from him along the way.
He added,"For decades, Bill endured insults and vandalism, but never let it stop him from speaking up for what’s right. I learned so much from the way he played, the way he coached, and the way he lived his life. Michelle and I send our love to Bill’s family, and everyone who admired him."As tall as Bill Russell stood, his legacy rises far higher—both as a player and as a person.
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