Celtics pay tribute to Bill Russell with No. 6 in parquet paint

The Boston Celtics are planning to honor the late, great Bill Russell for the duration of the 2022-23 season.

Russell, a 12-time All-Star, five-time MVP, and 11-time NBA champion, played his whole career for the Celtics. from 1956-1969,

The Hall of Famer died in late July of this year and his loss was undoubtedly felt throughout the NBA world. The Celtics will have two nights in Russell's honor this season — Oct. 18 at the season opener and on February 12th, which would have been his 89th birthday.

The organization has also added the No. 6 to the parquet paint in a sharp-looking, lighter, off shade.