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Hall of Famer Bill Russell, 86, gets COVID-19 vaccine

Bill Russell is the latest NBA legend to reveal that he's gotten the COVID-19 vaccine.

The 11-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics and Basketball Hall of Famer made the announcement in a video released Thursday by the league.

"This is one shot I won't block,'' Russell says in the video, which shows him receiving the vaccine.

Russell turns 87 on Feb. 12.

Russell participated in the video to encourage others to receive the shot when they have the opportunity, just as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Gregg Popovich did in recent weeks when their vaccinations were filmed on the league's behalf.