143K views · 10K reactions | This was the Bill Russell I knew. Of course I wish I could have teleported back in time to see him win rings, set records or smash barriers. But honestly this version of him was more than enough. I feel beyond lucky to have had the basketball conversations we got to have, and I feel beyond heartbroken for his family. He will be missed, always. #RIP #billrussell | Rachel Nichols | Facebook