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Celtics, NBA legend Bill Russell dies at age of 88

Former Boston Celtics center Bill Russell died Sunday morning, his family announced. Russell was 88 years old.

During Russell’s 13-year NBA career, he earned 12 All-Star appearances, led the Celtics to 11 championships, made 11 All-NBA teams and won five MVP awards. He was selected to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary team last season, which recognized the league’s 76 greatest players in history. The Finals MVP award is named after him.

He held career averages of 15.1 points, 22.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists. Blocks were not tracked when he played, nor was Defensive Player of the Year an award.