Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich On Passing Of NBA Legend Bill Russell: "He Was Remarkable Force, Athlete, And Human. His Smile And Approach Were Magnetic... He Truly Made The World A Better Place."

Bill Russell's passing away stunned the NBA world a couple of days ago. Fans, players, and coaches have all been mourning the passing of the legendary Boston Celtics player who was one of the most respected figures in the NBA. Russell won more NBA Championships than 28 other teams in the league, proving his greatness even further. 

The standard of winning in the NBA has been set by Russell and what he accomplished is something that every NBA team and player tries to emulate, with everyone doing it unsuccessfully. Not only did Russell break barriers on the basketball court, but he was also an incredibly influential figure in the Civil Right movement and often fought racism in Boston even though he was winning championships for the city.

Tributes for Russell have poured in from figures like Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and organizations like the Los Angeles Lakers. The most iconic coach of the modern era, Gregg Popovich, has also shared a tribute for Russell through the San Antonio Spurs Twitter account.