HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — NBA legend Bill Russell has died at the age of 88, according to Shams Charania.
Russell starred for the Boston Celtics from 1956-1969 winning a record-setting 11 NBA championships.
Russell was also a five-time MVP and 12-time All-Star. The NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award is named after him.
He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011.
He passed away peacefully.
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