Sen. Elizabeth Warren called Russell"a legend on and off the court," noting how he was a"trailblazer for justice and equality."
Bill Russell will always be. A hero, a disruptor, a leader, a giant. Brilliance, fairness, and justice personified.The greatest winner in the history of all sports and the conscience of our city. My personal hero and the reason I love basketball. Bill Russell will always be.Attorney General Maura Healey, who is hoping to be elected governor in November, said Russell knew what it meant to lead -- on and off the court -- to stand tall and firm when confronted by injustice.