epa10100861 (FILE) - Former US basketball player Bill Russell poses for photographers upon his arrival for the 2019 NBA Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, USA, 24 June 2019 (reissued 31 July 2022). Boston Celtics superstar Bill Russell died at the age of 88, his family announced on 31 July 2022. Russell won a record 11 NBA titles and five Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards during his career with the Boston Celtics. EPA/ETIENNE LAURENT *** Local Caption *** 55296835