As Celebrity Net Worth goes on to note, the late NBA legend Bill Russell had a net worth of $10 million when he died. The five-time MVP and 12-time All-Star center was known for an all-around game, both inside and outside, but he was especially known for defense and shot-blocking, as NPR notes. Russell also won Olympic gold in 1956 as captain of the U.S. Olympic team, as Celebrity Net Worth also explains. On the news of Russell's passing, Hall of Fame NBA point guard Isiah Thomas shared his thoughts on Twitter. "Rest in peace Bill Russell you were everything we all aspired to be, your winning spirit will live forever my friend. Thank you for your words of wisdom," his tweet read.
In his official statement, NBA commissioner Adam Silver also added (via CNN), "Bill stood for something much bigger than sports: the values of equality, respect and inclusion that he stamped into the DNA of our league. At the height of his athletic career, Bill advocated vigorously for civil rights and social justice, a legacy he passed down to generations of NBA players who followed in his footsteps."
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