The tribute to Bill Russell will be general in the NBA this season since the number 6 of the former pivot, who died on July 31, will be removed in all franchises and sewn on all jerseys.
But it is naturally in Boston, Bill Russell’s lifelong team, that the tribute is most supported. We know that his #6 will be registered in the two rackets of the TD Garden and that two special evenings will be devoted to him.
In addition, the Celtic franchise unveiled its “City Edition” jersey with several nods to the man who had more champion rings than fingers. Already, the inscription “Celtics” is calligraphed like Slade’s Bar & Grill, a restaurant that belonged to Bill Russell in the 1960s.
Then, there are eleven diamonds on the sides as well as the same number around the number 6 on the waistband of the shorts. Without forgetting that the Celtics, starting on Tuesday evening against Philadelphia, will wear this jersey eleven times. Eleven, like the eleven titles won by the five-time MVP of course.
Gold accents ready for Opening Night ☘️ pic.twitter.com/AbZ43q4FIf
—Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 17, 2022
