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Steph Curry Reacts to Bill Russell's Passing

Steph shared a heartfelt message for Bill Russell

Joey Linn

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The game of basketball suffered a significant loss on Sunday morning, when it was announced that NBA legend and pioneer Bill Russell had passed away at the age of 88. Players, coaches, and fans across the league have been sharing their appreciation and love for what Russell meant to both them and game of basketball. One of the latest to do so is Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry:

Acknowledging Russell's impact on both basketball ad the world around it, Steph shared his appreciation for an unparalleled legacy. Similar sentiments continue to pour in from around the league, with players continuously acknowledging the immeasurable impact that Bill Russell's legacy had on them personally and the game they love.

No player has accomplished what Bill Russell accomplished during his career, but more importantly, few sports figures have ever impacted their game the way that Russell impacted basketball. While the winning will forever be iconic, Russell's impact on the world around him is the element of his legacy that many are remembering on this sad day.

Sharing a picture with Bill Russell that came after his first championship in 2015, Steph Curry was able to reflect on what the trailblazer and icon meant to him and the game of basketball. While this day is undeniably sad, it is also rightfully being used to celebrate the life and legacy of one of basketball's most influential and iconic people.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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