Cant believe he's gone, seemed like he was gonna be here forever, every year, he would show up and watch his sport with a smile, rest up bill.

Bill Russell wasn’t just an NBA icon. He was a world icon. A legendary figure in the NBA. RIP Mr Russell. Amazing tribute to an incredible man.

That was an incredible tribute to Bill Russell. Good job from the Celtics, NBA, TNT, and everyone else involved. Touching, moving, and perfect from start to finish.

Thank you to the Celtics for that amazing tribute! No lets win a championship in his honor!

REST IN PEACE BILL RUSSELL ICON LEGEND HERO 1934-2022 ❤

RIP Bill Russell. Not only he's a sports and world icon but also he is a social justice icon. He meant a lot to all of us and he will be dearly missed.

This was a beautiful tribute. Rest In Peace to the great Bill Russell 🕊

We were all lucky to have him! Rip Mr.Russell

Beautiful, Incredible, Loving Legend was Bill, Bill Russell, the greatest man who broke down the barriers to be an advocate of human kind. Never mattered if you were Black or White, his love of people will always be remembered. Someone I have always looked up to as a Celtics fan! Love this man and he will be missed tremendously by all of us. God bless Bill and his legacy. Beautiful tribute from the greatest organization of all sports my Boston Celtics! Let’s go get Banner 18 for Bill! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ☘️ ☘️ ☘️

Im gonna miss that man bill was a legend in our city RIP Legend

Bill was bigger than Basketball, his Legacy will be 4ever!!!!!

The man who made the Celtics dynasty

Last name Ever, first name Greatest.

THAT POEM WAS BEAUTIFUL just perfect

Bill Russell - A great man who kept being a great man above the game of basketball. His wisdom will be missed.

Beautiful tribute to a beautiful human being, Celtics nation and the world will miss you dearly Mr. Russell. Rest in peace ❤

RIP he was one of the smartest players I still remember an old tape of him explaining that to make a block you dont swat at the ball you meet the ball quickly so you can get the ball and get it up court quickly

Loved Bill Russel. In highschool I wanted to be like him. I wasn’t as tall but I wanted to block shots like him. I’m no baller but he gave me a love for the game. That’s what it’s all about.

Jaylen brown is the leader this Celtics team needs, doesn't get hot headed, always under control, smart, well spoken and thought out. Hope Mr Russell is looking down smiling while whispering "kick their behind boys"

Wow that was a great tribute. RIP to one of the greats and a true icon Bill Russell

"With an unmatched combination of individual achievements and team successes, Bill Russell prevails as the greatest winner of all-time." -Chris Cronin

6:35 I’m thankful I live in the times I do now.

im just here to pay my respects

That “poem” was ridiculous

What a Great Man. R.I.P Bill Russel

If anyone deserved getting number retired by NBA it was Bill Russell, Celtic fan

Incredible poem with even more incredible delivery.

Rest In Peace king

i was there, gave me chills to watch this in person

Rip bill Russell 🕊

Imagine how Boston people treated people of color that didn't win them Championship's back in the day. Kick rocks

ALOE BLACC MADE THiS SO SPECIAL ☘️☘️🥲

TNT, what's up with the audio for the new videos? youtube and laptop is already on full volume

WE HAVE TO WIN TO HONOR BILL RUSSELL. ALL ABOUT 18

#ThankYouBill 👏🏾 #MrEleven

Boston owes a lot to this legend

I'll miss his iconic laugh.

Thank you 🙏🏾

Man! 💪💯🙏

An American Icon.

am not a celtics fan but i did respect bill russell rip bill

MESELF POPS

Bill Russell are many great things, but one thing is certain, Is if he didn't exist, the impact on black people and around the world wouldn't be felt and there would be a bigger hole than it already is, thank you for everything that you done Bill Russell, Legends will never be forgotten, R.I.P.

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If they add the Cutscene in NBA Games, it will be 🔥🔥🔥. But knowing them they love P2W Micro-transactions. But still, we miss you Bill, fly high. 🙏🙏🙏

This should've been all Bill Russell highlights, going back and forth between the artists and highlights bothered me for some reason. We're honoring Mr. Russell, not promoting a poet or singer.

heroes comes and go legend are forever now you can compete again with wilt and even kobe thanks bill

Bars

Probably the greatest player/person tribute I've ever seen in sports

Just wish she wasn't yelling. But I get it... gotta yell to reach some people.

Don’t you think it’s weird that the Celtics are the best team in the NBA? I mean the same year Bill Russell dies? It just reminded me of 2020 how the lakers won the a championship the same year Kobe died. It makes me believe the NBA is scripted, i mean come on it is just to ironic but I mean people will still watch it so……….

I liked JBs Speach and Aloe blacc... AMAZING😁

As much as dis is s/thing. But I gotta say, am HIGHLY disappointed dat d Celtics org. didn't see it fit to give Bill Russell a memorial like Lakers gave Kobe, where d Nba fam attended. I mean this man is d main reason Celtics is a championship dynasty. D only man so far in NBA history dat has 11 chips. Smh

nobody does corny quite like americans, god bless you all. RIP BR !!!

i kinda feel that tribute wasn’t enuf. still classy tho… (and i’m a Lakers guy)

Thought they could bring in some people that knew him opposed to this poet and this musician. Lost opportunity

Need a little more media training 👌🏽

Bill was to good for Racist Boston

Huh

Sabrina was whack

Liked Jaylen Brown's sentiments and the footage of Bill's career, activism, relationships, and life. Felt there should have been more of that. Didn't much care for the "poem", reeked of overly prideful BLMism worship non-sense. Bill was a tremendous player and a humble giant, but don't put him on standing with the Lord. Don't compare Bill's works to God's works. Nobody compares to God. May your soul RIP William "Bill" Fenton Russell. I would hope the Most High takes you into His Kingdom.

They had his many months to prepare for this night?….And that’s how they honored him???? Smh….I’ve seen better senior nights in high school for basketball players

Why can't black people pronounce the word "sword" right? The W is silent

stop giving me fckn mexican ads. i don’t speak spanish youtube and i live in a country that speaks english first. if i wanted spanish i would change it myself.

May God bless you and God Speed Bill. You are the reason I played basketball, team first and personal stats second. Winning is the best stat you can have. He was one of the best human beings to grace this planet.

What a letdown! That was so underwhelming. Jalen’s words were lacking, so he had to ask for validation in the form of applause. The poem was silly, and obnoxious. The song was poorly written and carried a very shallow and generic message. This gives me second hand embarrassment. Bill Russel deserves a lot more than that.

He died cuz y’all lost