Celtics honour Bill Russell prior to season opener vs 76ers

19 Oct 2022

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Celtics honour Bill Russell prior to season opener vs 76ers

Bill Russell helped establish and define the standard for the Boston Celtics. The franchise took its latest opportunity to honour its greatest player before its season opener against Philadelphia on Tuesday night.

Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtics great Bill Russell is honored prior to an NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, in Boston. Russell died in July. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

| October 18, 2022, 8:14 PM

October 18, 2022, 8:14 PM

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