NBA star Bill Russell attends during a celebration of life for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Kobe Bryant Memorial Basketball, Los Angeles, USA - 24 Feb 2020

Former NBA and Hall of Fame NBA player Bill Russell (C) and other NBA players, friends and family listen on during Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna's memorial service 'A Celebration of Life: Kobe and Gianna Bryant' at Staple Center in Los Angeles, California, USA, 24 February 2020. Bryant, his daughter Gianna 'Gigi' Bryant, Payton Chester, Sarah Chester, Alyssa Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, John Alobelli, Christina Mauser, and helicopter pilot, Ara Zobayan died in helicopter crash in a Calabassas hillside on 26 January.

Kobe and Gianna Bryant Memorial Service, Los Angeles, USA - 24 Feb 2020

Bill Russell accepts the Arthur Ashe award for courage at the ESPY Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles

2019 ESPY Awards - Show, Los Angeles, USA - 10 Jul 2019

Kobe Bryant present the Arthur Ashe award for courage at the ESPY Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Pictured on screen are Bryant, right, and honoree Bill Russell

Bill Russell attends the 3rd annual NBA Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California on June 24, 2019.

NBA Awards 2019, Los Angeles, California, United States - 25 Jun 2019

Former US basketball player Bill Russell poses for photographers upon his arrival for the 2019 NBA Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, USA, 24 June 2019. The 2019 NBA Awards will be the 3rd annual awards show by the National Basketball Association (NBA).

2019 NBA Awards - Arrivals, Santa Monica, USA - 24 Jun 2019

Bill Russell arrives at the NBA Awards, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif

Former Los Angeles Dodgers player Bill Russell throws out the ceremonial first pitch to former Los Angeles Dodgers player Ron Cey before game two of the MLB National League Division Series playoffs between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles, California, USA, 05 October 2018. The winner of the best of five game series will advance to the National League Championship Series.

Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers, USA - 05 Oct 2018

Former Los Angeles Dodgers player Bill Russell (L) shakes hands with former Los Angeles Dodgers player Ron Cey (R) after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before game two of the MLB National League Division Series playoffs between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles, California, USA, 05 October 2018. The winner of the best of five game series will advance to the National League Championship Series.

Lord John Russell introducing the Reform Bill in the House of Commons in 1832. John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, 1792 - 1878, aka Lord John Russell before 1861. Leading Whig and Liberal politician and two times Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. From Ward and Lock's Illustrated History of the World, published c.1882.

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2018 NBA Awards - Arrivals, Santa Monica, USA - 25 Jun 2018

Reggie Smith, Manny Mota, Ron Cey, Bill Russell. Former Los Angeles Dodgers players, from left, Reggie Smith, Manny Mota, Ron Cey and Bill Russell pose for a picture after Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that Dodger Stadium will host the All-Star Game in 2020, at a news conference in Los Angeles on

All Star Game Baseball, Los Angeles, USA - 11 Apr 2018

NBA Awards, Arrivals, New York, USA - 26 Jun 2017

Bill Russell arrives at the NBA Awards at Basketball City at Pier 36, in New York

2017 NBA Awards - Arrivals, New York, USA - 26 Jun 2017

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred hugs David Ortiz when they arrive on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

SI Sportsperson Award, New York, United States - 12 Dec 2016

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar arrives on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

Ashley Graham and Justin Ervin arrive on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

Aly Raisman arrives on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

LeBron James arrives on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

Jim Brown holds a Cleveland Browns Cane when he arrives on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson arrive on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

Michael Phelps arrives on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

Heidi Watney arrives on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

Hailey Clauson arrives on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

LeBron James and Savannah Brinson arrive on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

Chris Stone arrives on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and David Ortiz arrive on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

Colton Underwood and Aly Raisman arrive on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

Michael Phelps, Nicole Johnson and Ray Lewis arrive on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

Jim Brown arrives on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

Ray Lewis arrives on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

Kate Bock arrives on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

LeBron James and Chris Stone arrive on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

Ashley Graham arrives on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016 at Barclays Center on December 12, 2016 in New York City. LeBron James was honored as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year alongside special guest Michael Phelps and 2016 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winners Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell.

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