By Nico Martinez View the original article to see embedded media. The NBA world lost a legend today, and both fans and players around the country are speaking out about how his life and career as a basketball superstar inspired them in their own lives. On Sunday, Paul Pierce (who was also a Celtic) gave his own reaction, posting this emotional message on Twitter: Russell, 88, passed away peacefully this weekend. According to a statement released by his family, he was surrounded by loved ones in the hours leading up to his death. Bill Russell, the most prolific winner in American sports history…
