Jaylen Brown went the extra mile on Saturday to honor Bill Russell as the Celtics began their playoff run against the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden.
"Bill Russell was a great man. But what did that mean? What defined his greatness? Who he was as a mentor, a father, a member of his community. Most certainly his 11 championships here in Boston, both playing and coaching. But undoubtedly, Bill Russell was a great man for what and who he stood for," Brown said during his speech.
"During the peak of racial tension in our society, he represented a type of nobility and honor that transcended sports. The amount of respect he receives from his people will live on eternally, and I'm grateful to be able to shake his hand. He was a true champion both on and off the floor and our gratitude is endless.
"I started off by saying Bill Russell is a great man. In closing, Bill Russell was the greatest of men and the NBA, this organization, this world was very lucky to have him. May he rest in peace." Brown returned to the Celtics lineup on Saturday after missing the final two games of the regular season due to a finger laceration. The two-time All-Star averaged a career-high 26.6 points per game and 6.9 rebounds per game while shooting 49.1 percent from the floor during the 2022-23 campaign.
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