Boston to build statue of Russell

[LnGrrrR]

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2011/05/05/boston_to_honor_celtics_legend_bill_russell_with_s tatue/


In February, when President Obama invited Russell to the White House to award him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, he could not help but ask a simple question: How was it possible that a city that had honored so many of its sports legends had yet to commemorate the legacy of one of its most transcendent ones?

“I hope that one day in the streets of Boston, children will look up at a statue built not only to Bill Russell the player, but Bill Russell the man,’’ Obama said.

The words will ring true.

The Celtics announced plans yesterday to build a statue of Russell, the player who not only helped bring 11 NBA titles to Boston but also served as a symbol for the racial tension in the city during the civil rights movement and the progress ever since.

[lefty]

It was about fucking time, really

[Spur-Addict]

Well deserved

[dunkman]

Long overdue . . .

[DMC]

Young or old statue? They will be hard pressed to make it darker than him. :)

[LnGrrrR]

Yeah, they just put up a statue of Orr last year. Wonder where they'll put the 11th ring? :lol

[Koolaid_Man]

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2011/05/05/boston_to_honor_celtics_legend_bill_russell_with_s tatue/


Russell gets way too much attention he doesn't deserve....He always got his ugly mug in the spot light trying to grab some attention...He's a crumb snatcher Lng....a crumb snatcher....:lol

[LnGrrrR]

Russell gets way too much attention he doesn't deserve....He always got his ugly mug in the spot light trying to grab some attention...He's a crumb snatcher Lng....a crumb snatcher....:lol

He got the highest award a civilian can receive from the President... you saying Obama's wrong? :lol

[Koolaid_Man]

He got the highest award a civilian can receive from the President... you saying Obama's wrong? :lol

I'm saying his 15 min are up already...I'm tired of seeing his face...with all that nappy grey beard he's starting to look like a black Osama...enough already....

[baseline bum]

Don't Russell and the city of Boston not like each other too much? I remember a quote of his where he said he never played for Boston; that he played for the Celtics.

[lefty]

Yeah, they just put up a statue of Orr last year. Wonder where they'll put the 11th ring? :lol
A Canadian has a statue in the U.S? :wow :lol

[LnGrrrR]

I'm saying his 15 min are up already...I'm tired of seeing his face...with all that nappy grey beard he's starting to look like a black Osama...enough already....

You win 11 championships in Boston, your 15 mins are never up. That's just how it goes. Boston is loyal to its sports heroes.

Edit: Unless you're Manny Ramirez, I guess. (I never got the demonization of him.)

[LnGrrrR]

A Canadian has a statue in the U.S? :wow :lol

Orr is revered in Boston. If you go to a sports bar in Boston, and it doesn't have the famous "Flying Orr" photo, just get up and leave for another sports bar.

[LnGrrrR]

Don't Russell and the city of Boston not like each other too much? I remember a quote of his where he said he never played for Boston; that he played for the Celtics.

I think his stance has changed over the years.

[z0sa]

Kool demonstrating why he's a laughingstock in this thread. He was undoubtedly one of the people booing the defending champs last night.

Russell is one of the true legends and deserves this immensely. He's one of my favorite old-school players and personifies winning the right way.

:tu

[resistanze]

Russell was a G... also a big voice in the racial integration of the game and part of the Civil Rights Movement.

[Koolaid_Man]

Kool demonstrating why he's a laughingstock in this thread. He was undoubtedly one of the people booing the defending champs last night.

Russell is one of the true legends and deserves this immensely. He's one of my favorite old-school players and personifies winning the right way.

:tu


all he did was dominate small white men....he's received many awards for his service...enough is enough...He's overrated much like Red was....

[z0sa]

all he did was dominate small white men....he's received many awards for his service...enough is enough...He's overrated much like Red was....

You are a fucking idiot. Have fun watching the Lakers crash and burn, bitch. :toast

[LnGrrrR]

He's overrated much like Red was....

:lol Fail trolling.

[Koolaid_Man]

You are a fucking idiot. Have fun watching the Lakers crash and burn, bitch. :toast

Actually I'm having fun watching Spur fan fishing for minnows...

[Koolaid_Man]

:lol Fail trolling.


Phil 11
Red 9

[TheManFromAcme]

:toast

to mr. russell

well deserved

would love to sit down with him and have a one on one

[z0sa]

Actually I'm having fun watching Spur fan fishing for minnows...

We've gone fishing this time of the year for several years now; we know all the good spots for the best fish and get free beer from the ice-house.

You'll be the one fishing for minnows, very soon :toast

[Koolaid_Man]

We've gone fishing this time of the year for several years now; we know all the good spots for the best fish and get free beer from the ice-house.

You'll be the one fishing for minnows, very soon :toast


off the pier of the River walk....I bet that's some tasty bayou trout....:lol

[LnGrrrR]

Phil 11
Red 9

Was Phil a GM too? I wasn't aware he made personnel decisions.

[Koolaid_Man]

Was Phil a GM too? I wasn't aware he made personnel decisions.


There's a lot you don't know...he won a ring as player too....:lol

[TheManFromAcme]

We've gone fishing this time of the year for several years now; we know all the good spots for the best fish and get free beer from the ice-house.

You'll be the one fishing for minnows, very soon :toast

....last time I checked, that isn't exactly a bad thing :tu

[LnGrrrR]

There's a lot you don't know...he won a ring as player too....:lol

Pretty sure Red did more as a GM than Phil did as a player. :lol

[Ashy Larry]

good man.... about time those racist fucks get something right up there ......

[DMC]

2 things:

1. There's no pier at the riverwalk. It's only about 30 yards wide.

2. Duncan is Russell's favorite player.

Russell 11
Kobe 2

[TheManFromAcme]

2 things:

1. There's no pier at the riverwalk. It's only about 30 yards wide.

2. Duncan is Russell's favorite player.

Russell 11
Kobe 2



.....and the late-great Wizard of Westwood....Coach John Wooden
He too was a big fan of Duncan

2 great men. 2 great pioneers

[Killakobe81]

Props to bill ...Bird should be next.

[YoMamaIsCallin]

It was about fucking time, really

Exactly.

You can make an argument he was the GOAT. 11 championships in 13 years.