The Los Angeles Lakers pay tribute to Bill Russell, an icon of the Boston Celtics. In fact, a clover with the 6 appeared on the Crypto Arena floor: symbol and number of the Nba legend who died, on July 31, at the age of 88.
That of the Lakers – eternal rivals of the Celtics – is just the latest tribute. In the past few hours, the National Basketball Association has withdrawn the number 6 jersey forever. An unprecedented tribute to the 11-time winner of the ring. The kit will no longer be available for all 30 teams in the league. Even if those like LeBron James already wore number 6 will be able to continue wearing it, while for everyone else it will no longer be possible.
In addition, on the right shoulder of each Nba tank, in the next season, there will be a logo with the clover and the number 6 depicted will be visible on every field of the championship. For the Boston Celtics, the only team in which Russell has played in his career and which had already retired on 6 in 1972, there will be a further dedication. The 17-time NBA champions will have a special reminder on their uniforms which, however, has yet to be unveiled.
