Charlotte Hornets honor Bill Russell during match up with Celtics

Following the death of the great Bill Russell the NBA announced that the #6 would be retired league wide, similar to Jackie Robinson in Majopr League Baseball. The Hornets had their official cermony tonight following the first quarter of their game with the Boston Celtics in Charlotte.

One of the best parts of this special year. Bill Russell’s #6 retired in Charlotte.

This doesn’t get old. pic.twitter.com/h9bF7d4DHV

— Sean Grande (@SeanGrandePBP) January 15, 2023

#Hornets retire Bill Russell’s number after 1Q. #Celtics. pic.twitter.com/PGtPINKTRO

— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) January 15, 2023

NBA announces Bill Russell’s #6 will be retired league wide https://t.co/P6op7f5lci pic.twitter.com/2uXgTZGpWV

— CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) August 12, 2022

📽 Jaylen Brown and the Celtics honor Bill Russell in pregame ceremony https://t.co/ddNCP66Enm pic.twitter.com/GsmrvTYGbh

— CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) October 19, 2022

More proof that Bill Russell is the greatest of all time https://t.co/XjJP99Kvcy pic.twitter.com/dt1YxhlHai

— CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) August 15, 2022