Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown's tribute to Celtics' legend Bill Russell in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs has the internet buzzing. Brown donned custom green and white sneakers featuring a photo of Russell alongside the player during his early Celtics days. The sneakers carry the number 6, which is retired across the league in honor of Russell, who passed away last summer at the age of 88. Brown opened up the 2022-23 Celtics season with a tribute to Russell and highlighted this a couple of times in the season. In an interview earlier this season, Brown recognized the inspiration that Russell was and still is. Wearing the sneakers on the court honors Russell's legacy and underscores his leadership in fighting for social justice and racial equality.