@@avidmomokayoitsumareader You probably had to look in the olypmics, boxing, or golf . Ali, Floyd Mayweather, Usain Bolt, Phelps, Woods, Jack Nicklaus.
Soccer is the greatest sport on Earth with over 4 Billion fans and massively popular in over 240 nations including dependencies. Basketball only has 825 million fans and massive in less than 30 countries. Soccer is more popular than basketball in over 230 nations including India. Baseball is only popular in less than 15 countries while American football is only big in the USA. UFC and WWE however are both minority sports in every country on Earth. Soccer will be the number 1 sport in the USA and Philliphines by 2060 dzjv
I like to think that when Bill entered heaven, he was walking to a basketball court where Wilt Chamberlain looks at him and says, "Good to see you, old friend. Now let's get playing!"
He's now rebounding with Wilt. A rivalry comprehending the greatest winner and the greatest phenom. RIP to the two great and iconic players of basketball.
@@hamlan7425 thank you for commenting this a total of 9 different times. It contributed absolutely nothing to any of the conversations in the comments, and was entirely unrelated to anything anybody said. Are you alright? Up at 3am on that Adderall binge again? What is it?
I did get to see him play, and he embodied what a team sport should really be all about. Don't be fooled into thinking he could not have scored 30 points a game if he wanted to, but the Celtics would not have won those Championships. He was the absolute true GOAT for reasons that today's players can't even comprehend. I have been blessed with being able to watch both Bill Russell and Tom Brady really show how a team sport is meant to be played.
Born in the 90s so didn't get to watch Bill play, however I remember being at a OKC Thunder game not too long after they got there and Bill Russell was at the game also. They showed him down by the court. Ever since then I say my favorite player I seen on the court in person is Bill Russell.
Just made me cry.......... just realized what I seen in my youth growing up in the 60s, people who have paved the way for freedom, for you and I to be a free'er person than years before.... these are the greats who shall not be forgotten.
@@thomas6069 because this is a memorial I’m not going to put any hate comments but I agree bill is better even Stephen a smith said it he said “ wilt had 2 rings in an era where bill had 11”
@@thomas6069 No. Wilt was a better player than Bill Russell. Bill was the better team player on far better teams... but Wilt had more skill, strength, and raw athleticism than Bill. _God rest both of these true Giants_ they will always be an inspiration to EVERYONE
@@jqnps It's insane how the Celtics top is still so hard to give a definitive answer on. Larry Legend and the great Russell did so much for the franchise.
@@dusk6159 Russel got 11 rings, but Larry had the bigger impact on the franchise. He's known for his shooting and his rivalry with Magic- i'd say he saved(same impact like the bubble investment) the NBA from going out of business.
@@jqnps I guess Bird though doesn't have the Magic's attribute of making a stagnant franchise (the Lakers were also specifically losers before Magic) one of the great winners of the league. Which is even more valuable than the foundational aspect Russell has. Although it was obviously out of Larry's control. The Celtics were already successful and recently tasting victory. I would go for Larry still as the greatest Celtic.
@@bogdanmihai7795 they’re all following the same accounts and they have Roblox profile pictures, and the main one posts Minecraft and Fortnite animations. Let’s run that back 1 more time. Roblox, Minecraft, and Fortnite. No wonder they can’t even troll efficiently, mfs just keep copying and pasting the same shit under every comment
RIP Bill “Lord of the Rings” Russell, you will be missed, I’d like to see you talk savage to new player but you need to join Wilt and Kobe now, I hope your legacy will continue and I hope new Bill Russell will be born and continue your greatness, you will be one of a kind and will always be, rest in peace legend 💯💚☘️
All my life I have always known of the sacrifice he had to endure to play the game he loved. No one in todays NBA understands that. We go through this life not knowing how his life changed and he became a different person because of it. He helped pave the way for change and equality. The world was different and it did not accept difference. I am so happy he helped all those after him. He is the most important basketball influence of all time.. there are others but because he overcame and used his influence there can never be anyone like him. Thank you for your love and support for all humanity
Rest In Peace Bill Russel thank you for teaching us that no matter the cost to never stop following your dreams and standing up for what’s right you will be missed😢🥺🏀🔥🥇
Thank you so much for laying the foundation for basketball that is really evolving around the world today! ︎ Bill Russell is a very great legend player regardless of the old days ...
This man was a true pioneer, he made history by breaking down barriers set in place by foolish men. A true champion in life, not just in basketball. Thank you Mr. Russell for being an inspiration, God bless you sir.
Against firemen and bus drivers I could do the same today against bus drivers lol watch gametape stop sounding lost. He done alot for this game but the competition at times was wow I watch tape alot of those dudes watched him and they didn't play d. The truth is in video bruh.
My first favorite basketball player, Bill Russell. May he rest in peace, athleticism, and humanity. Thank you for your contributions to sports and civil rights. They were very much appreciated.
As a Lakers fan, I pay my respects to the late great Bill Russell! He was a true leader and winner on and off the court. I send my deepest condolences to his bereaved family and friends.
An all-time great athlete of sport and an even better human being for what he accomplished outside of his profession. There will never be another Bill Russell. Never.
Crazy that he beat a team with Wilt, Jerry West and Elgin Baylor for his 11th ring, and people still think he played against bus drivers. Rest in power legend!
What astounds me is the tremendous dignity of the man. To put up with what he had to and to show that no matter how bleak things look for you and your people dignity is powerful and will ultimately shine through.
"you can.do anything that you want to do, if you want it bad enough"-bill russell ! ,,,,,R.I.P, BILL RUSSELL,,,,,if you like that quote, give it a thumbs up !!!!!!!!!
RIP to the Greatest Champion off all Time the smartest man on the court one of the Greatest defensive player of all time just to one of the cool calm collective champion just ah great individual he had what it takes to be the Greatest Bill Russell
George Mikan was the original GOAT way before Russell..then it was Wilt..then it was Kareem..then it was MJ...Russell was never a GOAT. Great guy/person, great winner, good for his little era, but never a GOAT.
GOAT's don't average 15 points for their career on 42% shooting. Was the Ben Wallace/Rudy Gobert of his era. Those guys would've dominated and averaged 30-50 points and 25-35 rebounds back then. Same with Kwame and Javale McGee. Even the White Mamba Brian Scalabrine would've averaged 30-40 points back then, everyone would say that he was Dirk before Dirk and that he's one of the GOAT power forwards lol. That's how pathetic the 50s-60s era was. JJ Reddick is right, it was a horrific plumber era of basketball. Just painful to watch really. Tired of hearing about that era and the overrated players from it.
@@rpvofficiel2184 HaHaHa the word 'haters' is used way too much. The guy doesn't agree with you, and even though he posts complements to Bill Russell you call him a hater 🙄 LMAO try to be a little more original, or at least more creative 🤣🤣🤣
OMG…I was not aware Bill Russell was so amazing! Thank you for this video. I am going to share this with my children. He was what every American should be.
We love and appreciate you Mr. Russell. I'm so happy to be able to see all of the things you fought for and accomplished. On and off the court you are an amazing example of "Hard Work." Now go get the group together and tell them what we've done. We miss them. 🙏
"I've never wanted to live my life to get accolades or honors for [or?] anything. I've tried to live my life doing what I think is right, and for the right reasons. And I think that, I did okay." Bill Russell ❤ 10:22
Yes sir, Mr. Russell; I think you did more than okay for yourself. And even more for the rest of us. My dad thanked you as a kid, and I thank you as a man. Rest well, Mr. Russell - you earned it 😭💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚🥲
The greatest winner ever on and off the court.
RIP Mr. Russell 🙏
Bro these bots need to shut up
Rip
rip bill russell☹
Why am i crying....
Rip Mr Russell 🙏
Bill Russell was an NBA PILLAR !
11 Rings in 13 Years
2 NCAAs and Olympic Gold
RIP to the Greatest Winner in team sports.
Humans die. Legends live on.
Pillars never were or was. Pillars are.
Who would be the greatest winner in non-team sports?
@@avidmomokayoitsumareader You probably had to look in the olypmics, boxing, or golf . Ali, Floyd Mayweather, Usain Bolt, Phelps, Woods, Jack Nicklaus.
@@youngblood4127 John brzenk decades of dominance in arm wrestling
@@MrXennon1 True, i know of him as well.
"One can save millions, but sometimes millions can't save one"
RIP Bill Russell
underrated quote!
What? He passed away peacefully from old age what are you talking about. I swear people just farming likes of his death
He had as great of a life as anyone could wish and he passed away peacefully with his loved ones at 88, what should he have been saved from?
I'm crying😥
Soccer is the greatest sport on Earth with over 4 Billion fans and massively popular in over 240 nations including dependencies. Basketball only has 825 million fans and massive in less than 30 countries. Soccer is more popular than basketball in over 230 nations including India. Baseball is only popular in less than 15 countries while American football is only big in the USA. UFC and WWE however are both minority sports in every country on Earth. Soccer will be the number 1 sport in the USA and Philliphines by 2060 dzjv
*"I've tried to my life doing what I think is right, and for the right reasons. I think I did okay..."*
You did great Bill. You did great
Yeah he was a real mvp rip bill Russell :(
@God ur purpose in life?
@God what a shame naming yourself a God
Eh... Qué...
@@jaydadon2917 don't waste your time on a bot
“More rings than fingers” RIP legend never forgotten
Rest in peace legend you will be missed
RIP no doubt that he was a legend fosho
@surtiii bro these fucking bots bro
Yes, legend
@@RblxGamer1 there so annoying like why on a video like this in the first place
@@twixysticks795 these bots are fucking disgusting
Rest in Peace, Bill Russell.
You will be missed, legend.
Yes he will.
This ain't related but where is your pfp from?
Ye
Rest In Peace to the greatest winner in the history of sports.
Brady?
Lionel Messi and Ranaldo exist no disrespect to Bill Russell of course
@@VictorA01 dude has more rings than fingers. Shut up
Brady has 6 rings or something and Russ had 11 in pretty sure
@@VictorA01 greatest winner?
I like to think that when Bill entered heaven, he was walking to a basketball court where Wilt Chamberlain looks at him and says, "Good to see you, old friend. Now let's get playing!"
yes❤❤❤
Not only the greatest winner of all time but also a civil rights icon off the court.
Thank you, Bill Russell. Legends are forever
@God theres a reason your fatherless and have no friends
@God I will take away your white woman!
@God ...Ignorant!
RIP Bill Russell. He is a winner everywhere he goes
He's now rebounding with Wilt. A rivalry comprehending the greatest winner and the greatest phenom. RIP to the two great and iconic players of basketball.
ya
RIP LEGEND. You will FOREVER be in our Hearts.
It was a dream come true for him watching Warriors vs Celtics in the finals both teams that Bill had ties too
Shut up stop being disrespectful
Yesterday Bill Russell died but on or off this earth he will never stop being a legend
RIP: Mr. Russell 🏀🏆
@@hamlan7425 thank you for commenting this a total of 9 different times. It contributed absolutely nothing to any of the conversations in the comments, and was entirely unrelated to anything anybody said.
Are you alright? Up at 3am on that Adderall binge again? What is it?
I hate green logo cats or whatever you’re name is show some respect or get of
@@hamlan7425 nerd
In 13 years bill russell won 11 titles making the greatest winner in the history of professional sports.
Rest in peace to Bill Russell, never got to see him play of course, but what he accomplished in his career was legendary.
I did get to see him play, and he embodied what a team sport should really be all about. Don't be fooled into
thinking he could not have scored 30 points a game if he wanted to, but the Celtics would not have won those
Championships. He was the absolute true GOAT for reasons that today's players can't even comprehend. I have been
blessed with being able to watch both Bill Russell and Tom Brady really show how a team sport is meant to be played.
@Insane Let's all hope you're the next to go. Won't be missed, that's for sure.
Born in the 90s so didn't get to watch Bill play, however I remember being at a OKC Thunder game not too long after they got there and Bill Russell was at the game also. They showed him down by the court. Ever since then I say my favorite player I seen on the court in person is Bill Russell.
@@steverenom.299 damn how old are u
@@KingJohnny24 Closer to Bill Russell's age than to Tom Brady's age. But not by much. Lol.
Rip this legend will never be forgotten
Rip to a legend that won’t be forgotten
@surtiii GET OUT OF HERE THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER AND YOUR OVER HERE ADVERITISING YOU WEIRD CONTENT
@@Idkmanhi-v3v fr
@I HATE GREENLEGOCATS your really disrespectful to a legend
Rest in piece bill Russell you will be remembered forever not only in Celtics history or NBA history but in sport’s history
Just made me cry.......... just realized what I seen in my youth growing up in the 60s, people who have paved the way for freedom, for you and I to be a free'er person than years before.... these are the greats who shall not be forgotten.
One of the greatest who ever played the game and he did something almost impossible, winning 8 rings in a row, Rest in Peace
@@thomas6069 because this is a memorial I’m not going to put any hate comments but I agree bill is better even Stephen a smith said it he said “ wilt had 2 rings in an era where bill had 11”
@@thomas6069
No. Wilt was a better player than Bill Russell. Bill was the better team player on far better teams... but Wilt had more skill, strength, and raw athleticism than Bill.
_God rest both of these true Giants_ they will always be an inspiration to EVERYONE
@@thomas6069 Not exactly.
Bill played against plumbers and construction workers in a league with only 8 teams. I’d hope he won as much as he did
@@isaacsilva4301
No, he played against cobblers and green grocers Isaac... get it right! :-)
"Heroes come and go, but legends are forever."
A member of NBA's 75th anniversary team and one of the pioneers of the game. RIP legend.
@God who do think you are bum
Heroes get remembered but legends never die!!!!! R.I.P Mr. William Felton "Bill" Russell
The NBA Family Remembers The Legacy Of William Felton "Bill" Russell. The Greatest Boston Celtic In History #RIPBillRussell
RIP Russell. However, Larry still stands his spot.
@@jqnps It's insane how the Celtics top is still so hard to give a definitive answer on.
Larry Legend and the great Russell did so much for the franchise.
The legend is now resting with the other legend and friend, Red Auerbach. Two of the greatest at their role.
@@dusk6159 Russel got 11 rings, but Larry had the bigger impact on the franchise. He's known for his shooting and his rivalry with Magic- i'd say he saved(same impact like the bubble investment) the NBA from going out of business.
@@jqnps I guess Bird though doesn't have the Magic's attribute of making a stagnant franchise (the Lakers were also specifically losers before Magic) one of the great winners of the league. Which is even more valuable than the foundational aspect Russell has.
Although it was obviously out of Larry's control.
The Celtics were already successful and recently tasting victory.
I would go for Larry still as the greatest Celtic.
the greatest champ in basketball and potentially in sports, ever
rest in peace, bill russell, 1934-2022
He is a memory that will live in my heart because he died on my birthday to :(
Rest In peace legend, your records will never be broken
But records are meant to be broken
We loved you so much Bill Russell you will be forever in our hearts
From the Philippines, RIP Bill Russell. A great athlete and a great human being.
Bill Russell is a man you can look up to and see greatness and a great human being.
The player speaks for itself the speaker. Helped me in life, watch. The talks with kevin Garnett I love bill Russell
RIP legend!
This man was a legend. May he rest in peace.
no
He's never coming back bozoss
@@yurielcundangan9090 stop making funnof the dead.
Ignore the trolls, you're just giving them the undeserved attention they never got from their parents
@@bogdanmihai7795 they’re all following the same accounts and they have Roblox profile pictures, and the main one posts Minecraft and Fortnite animations.
Let’s run that back 1 more time.
Roblox, Minecraft, and Fortnite.
No wonder they can’t even troll efficiently, mfs just keep copying and pasting the same shit under every comment
RIP Bill Russell The NBA will always remember you as a Legend
No one will be as great of a NBA winner as Bill Russell in my lifetime.
RIP legend 🏀💫
my dad will
Shut up
@God I will take away your white woman!
@God rip your fucking profile LOL clown
@@Duckman77t your dad won’t he can’t even try and I don’t think he will
“you can do anything that you wanna do if you wanna do it bad enough”💚RestUpBill
RIP Bill “Lord of the Rings” Russell, you will be missed, I’d like to see you talk savage to new player but you need to join Wilt and Kobe now, I hope your legacy will continue and I hope new Bill Russell will be born and continue your greatness, you will be one of a kind and will always be, rest in peace legend 💯💚☘️
Rest in Peace to one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
@God troll
Stop trolling
Rip to one of the greatest players in nba history we will missed you bill
All my life I have always known of the sacrifice he had to endure to play the game he loved. No one in todays NBA understands that. We go through this life not knowing how his life changed and he became a different person because of it. He helped pave the way for change and equality. The world was different and it did not accept difference. I am so happy he helped all those after him. He is the most important basketball influence of all time.. there are others but because he overcame and used his influence there can never be anyone like him. Thank you for your love and support for all humanity
Great person and big sportsman🎉🎉
RIP to the greatest player of his era and one of the greatest of all time.
He isnt better than Wilt, no disrespect.
@@therealfreshprince1993 Russell owns Wilt
Rest In Peace Bill Russel thank you for teaching us that no matter the cost to never stop following your dreams and standing up for what’s right you will be missed😢🥺🏀🔥🥇
Rest in peace Mr.Russell,you are really a legend and of the most greatest players to play basketball.
I am crying as a Celtics fan rn
RIP Bill Russel no one will ever forget him.
So inspirational
Thank you so much for laying the foundation for basketball that is really evolving around the world today! ︎
Bill Russell is a very great legend player regardless of the old days ...
A lovely summary of a very great life. He was a giant among us all. RIP Bill🕊
Rest In Peace
One of the greatest ever to play 🙏🏽
I hope every generation from now on appreciates this jewel of a man. RIP
This man was a legend and his still a legend that will be forever be in our heart
RIP LEGEND Bill Russell
This man was a true pioneer, he made history by breaking down barriers set in place by foolish men. A true champion in life, not just in basketball. Thank you Mr. Russell for being an inspiration, God bless you sir.
RIP Bill Russell
The greatest defender in NBA history
11 rings
RIP
@God dude.. not cool
God shut up
Was lucky enough to meet this great man. He drove a van and the seat was set so far back you didn't really see him as he drove around.
Rip to an absolute basketball legend who inspired most of us and almost every basketball player in the league now.
We will miss you legend….
Rest in peace BILL RUSSELL YOU LEGEND AND ALWAYS WILL BE
💔🙏😥😭
Man had more rings than fingers. He won almost every year of his 13 year career 😂. A true winner on and off the court. Rest easy Legend.
@surtiii shut up
More rings than 28 other NBA teams I think
@@acnicodemus4734 only other teams were Celtics (obviously) and Lakers
Against firemen and bus drivers I could do the same today against bus drivers lol watch gametape stop sounding lost. He done alot for this game but the competition at times was wow I watch tape alot of those dudes watched him and they didn't play d. The truth is in video bruh.
Red saw a gem in Bill Russell
Bill u will always be remembered thanks for playing such a huge part in NBAs success fly high it is time for you to rest
My first favorite basketball player, Bill Russell. May he rest in peace, athleticism, and humanity. Thank you for your contributions to sports and civil rights. They were very much appreciated.
You actually watched him play?! Plz tell me about it
This man transcended the game- he truly is one of the greatest leaders of all time.
Thank you Bill Russell! You will always be remembered as an NBA Legend and more!
@surtiii get tf outta here we tryna remember a great ho
Rest in peace, Bill Russell 🙏
One of the greatest legends in history.
RIP TO A LEGEND!
Rip a nba legendary player and all-star person!
R.I.P. Winner Love You!!! :(
Rest In Peace to the greatest sport winner of all time… you will never be forgotten.
Legend will be missed by everyone in the NBA… 🕊🕊🕊🕊 Fly high king
As a Lakers fan, I pay my respects to the late great Bill Russell! He was a true leader and winner on and off the court. I send my deepest condolences to his bereaved family and friends.
The best winner to step on the court. RIP Bill Russell.
RIP BILL RUSSELL 🍀🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
R.I.P bill Russell we will always remember you
The greatest Celtics ever to touch a basketball
We've lost Kobe Bryant in 01/26/2020. Now we have lost the legend himself Bill Russell in 07/31/2022. Rest in Peace 🙏
Forever, will be one of my favorite Basketball Player of all time. The 6th sense of Basketball, Bill Russell. Rest in Peace good sir.
I like that .. The 6th sense of basketball as he was #6 .. Haven't heard that one before
he was not only a legendary basketball player, but a voice for everyone who followed him, a leader
Rest in Paradise Legend, You'll be missed! Legends never die 🖤
Reast in peace legend 🏆
11 rings as a player 2 as a player coach first in nba history. RIP Bill Russell Lord of the rings
An all-time great athlete of sport and an even better human being for what he accomplished outside of his profession. There will never be another Bill Russell. Never.
Real Goat....Rip...
Rest in peace to one of the nba legends. 🙏
Crazy that he beat a team with Wilt, Jerry West and Elgin Baylor for his 11th ring, and people still think he played against bus drivers. Rest in power legend!
Imagine playing for the Celtics with Bill you win so much
@Insane I will take away your white woman!
Caring Citizen ...That's because they're ignorant.
R.I.P BILL RUSSELL THE GREATEST WINNER EVER ON AND OFF THE COURT 🙏
What astounds me is the tremendous dignity of the man. To put up with what he had to and to show that no matter how bleak things look for you and your people dignity is powerful and will ultimately shine through.
R.I.L Russell
Play basketball anytime you want now.
"you can.do anything that you want to do, if you want it bad enough"-bill russell ! ,,,,,R.I.P, BILL RUSSELL,,,,,if you like that quote, give it a thumbs up !!!!!!!!!
RIP to the Greatest Champion off all Time the smartest man on the court one of the Greatest defensive player of all time just to one of the cool calm collective champion just ah great individual he had what it takes to be the Greatest Bill Russell
What an amazing player and person!
RIP Bill Russell. The amount of putback dunks you make in 2k Is crazy.
The Man,The Myth,The Legend,The GOAT...Rest In Peace
The original *GOAT* before Michael Jordan was even born... rest in peace, legend 🏀
George Mikan was the original GOAT way before Russell..then it was Wilt..then it was Kareem..then it was MJ...Russell was never a GOAT. Great guy/person, great winner, good for his little era, but never a GOAT.
GOAT's don't average 15 points for their career on 42% shooting. Was the Ben Wallace/Rudy Gobert of his era. Those guys would've dominated and averaged 30-50 points and 25-35 rebounds back then. Same with Kwame and Javale McGee. Even the White Mamba Brian Scalabrine would've averaged 30-40 points back then, everyone would say that he was Dirk before Dirk and that he's one of the GOAT power forwards lol. That's how pathetic the 50s-60s era was. JJ Reddick is right, it was a horrific plumber era of basketball. Just painful to watch really. Tired of hearing about that era and the overrated players from it.
@@Cameron_Caron 🧢🧢🧢🧢
@@Cameron_Caron lmao haters
@@rpvofficiel2184
HaHaHa the word 'haters' is used way too much. The guy doesn't agree with you, and even though he posts complements to Bill Russell you call him a hater 🙄
LMAO try to be a little more original, or at least more creative 🤣🤣🤣
OMG…I was not aware Bill Russell was so amazing! Thank you for this video. I am going to share this with my children. He was what every American should be.
Bill Russell, a gentleman, scholar, and a great basketball player. RIP!
R.I.p bill Russell would be missed forever 🙏🏾
We love and appreciate you Mr. Russell. I'm so happy to be able to see all of the things you fought for and accomplished. On and off the court you are an amazing example of "Hard Work." Now go get the group together and tell them what we've done. We miss them. 🙏
Rest In Peace your legacy will be remembered and so will you we will miss you May you rest well 1934-2022
RIP Mr. Russell. A great on the the court, and an even greater one off it
Rest in peace Legend 🔥
"I've never wanted to live my life to get accolades or honors for [or?] anything.
I've tried to live my life doing what I think is right, and for the right reasons.
And I think that, I did okay."
Bill Russell ❤ 10:22
@God Why would you ever say such a thing?
Yes sir, Mr. Russell; I think you did more than okay for yourself. And even more for the rest of us. My dad thanked you as a kid, and I thank you as a man.
Rest well, Mr. Russell - you earned it
😭💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚🥲
#god what is wrong with you
The Legendary Bill Russell, Thank you so much for showing the world who you are, you are home now, mission accomplished 🙏🏾
R.I.P BILL RUSSELL
RIP Bill Russell ;(