名人、运动员和政治家都向NBA名人堂成员比尔·拉塞尔致敬，谁死了他的家人周日宣布，享年88岁。
拉塞尔的家人在推特上说，拉塞尔在家中平静去世，妻子珍妮陪伴在他身边。
前总统巴拉克·奥巴马、伯尼斯·金博士和魔术师约翰逊等人对这位11次NBA冠军的去世做出了反应。
“今天，我们失去了一位巨人。比尔·拉塞尔站得有多高，他的遗产就有多高——无论是作为一名球员还是作为一个人声明在推特上。“我从他打球的方式、他执教的方式以及他的生活方式中学到了很多。米歇尔和我向比尔的家人以及所有崇拜他的人问好。”
在一份声明中，乔·拜登总统说，“比尔·拉塞尔是我们历史上最伟大的运动员之一——一个空前的冠军冠军，一个好人和伟大的美国人，他尽一切努力为所有美国人实现美国的承诺。”
NBA总裁亚当·席尔瓦在一份声明中说，这位波士顿凯尔特人队的传奇人物是“所有运动中最伟大的冠军”。
NBA great Patrick Ewing with NBA Hall of Famers Julius Irving and Bill Russell in Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Clevaland, June 12, 2007.
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让我们来看看其他名人粉丝、运动员和更多人是如何悼念拉塞尔的:
纽约尼克斯队传奇人物帕特里克·尤因
乔治城男子篮球队现任主教练帕特里克·尤因，发微博，“随着比尔·拉塞尔的去世，世界失去了一个传奇。他对篮球和社会的影响不会被忘记。”
前NBA冠军保罗·皮尔思
前波士顿凯尔特人队球员保罗·皮尔思称拉塞尔是一位“开拓者”，并感谢他“树立了标杆”和他“充满智慧的话语”
洛杉矶湖人队的偶像魔术师约翰逊
NBA传奇魔术师约翰逊书写拉塞尔是他的“偶像”
“我在球场内外都很尊敬他。他在球场上的成功是不可否认的;他很有统治力，也很棒。”
律师兼部长伯尼斯·金博士
伯尼斯·金博士，民权偶像马丁·路德·金的女儿，罗素曾与她一起参加华盛顿大游行，说他“在影响我们的国家和全球景观方面超越了体育。在很多重要的方面都是冠军。”
波士顿凯尔特人队
拉塞尔在20世纪50年代和60年代效力于波士顿凯尔特人队，作为球员和教练，他赢得了11个冠军。
球队向这位传奇人物致敬，称他是“团队运动历史上独一无二的冠军”，他彻底改变了篮球运动的方式。
喜剧演员乔恩·斯图尔特
“比尔·拉塞尔是我见过的最善良、最体贴的人之一。有一次突然打电话来，因为他觉得我在电视上看起来很悲伤...我一生中最鼓舞人心的话。RIP。”
前大满贯冠军比利·简·金
“比尔·拉塞尔是一代人中仅有一次的积极运动者，他让周围的人变得更好。他有一个创造第一的生涯为许多人带路。我一生都钦佩他他对我的职业生涯有着巨大的影响。他是终极领袖，终极团队成员《终极冠军》，网球传奇书写。
“GMA”主播罗宾·罗伯茨
“听到有史以来最伟大的球员之一去世的消息，我很难过...向拉塞尔的家人送去爱和慰问。”
Celebrities, athletes honor NBA legend Bill Russell following his death
Celebrities, athletes and politicians are paying homage to NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell,who has diedat the age of 88, his family announced Sunday.
Russell died peacefully at home with his wife, Jeanine, by his side, his family said on Twitter.
Former President Barack Obama, Dr. Bernice King and Magic Johnson were among those who reacted to the news of the 11-time NBA champion's death.
"Today, we lost a giant. As tall as Bill Russell stood, his legacy rises far higher -- both as a player and as a person," Obama said in astatementon Twitter. "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."
In a statement, President Joe Biden said, "Bill Russell is one of the greatest athletes in our history -- an all-time champion of champions, and a good man and great American who did everything he could to deliver the promise of America for all Americans."
The Boston Celtics legend is "the greatest champion in all of sports," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
Here's a look at how other celebrity fans, athletes and more are mourning Russell's death:
New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing
Patrick Ewing, the current head coach of Georgetown men's basketball,tweeted, "The world lost a legend with the passing of Bill Russell. His impact on basketball and society will not be forgotten."
Former NBA champ Paul Pierce
Former Boston Celtics player Paul Pierce said Russell was a "trailblazer" and thanked him for "setting the bar" and his "kind words of wisdom."
Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson
NBA legend Magic Johnsonwrotethat Russell was his "idol."
"I looked up to him on the court and off. His success on the court was undeniable; he was [dominant] and great."
Lawyer and minister Dr. Bernice King
Dr. Bernice King, daughter of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., whom Russell marched with at the March on Washington,saidhe "transcended sports in influencing our national and global landscape. A champion in many ways that matter."
The Boston Celtics
Russell played with the Boston Celtics in the 1950s and 1960s, and he won 11 championships with the team as a player and two as a coach.
The team honored the legend, saying he was a "champion unlike any other in the history of team sports" and that he revolutionized how basketball was played.
Comedian Jon Stewart
"Bill Russell was one of the kindest, most thoughtful people I've ever met. Once called out of the blue because he thought I looked sad on TV... best pep talk of my life. RIP."
Former Grand Slam Champion Billie Jean King
"Bill Russell was a once-in-a-generation activist athlete who made all around him better. He had a career of firsts& led the way for many. I admired him my entire life& he had a huge influence on my career. He was the ultimate leader, ultimate team player& ultimate champion," the tennis legendwrote.
"GMA" anchor Robin Roberts
"So sad to hear of the passing of one of the all-time greats... sending love and condolences to the Russell family."
