Bill Russell's statue

[birdbrady]

So this article here basically already states its a forgone conclusion: http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/celtics/view/2011_0217russells_monument-al/ (especially when Pags said that "we were hoping to surprise Bill [by unveiling the statue]").  However, here is the question to pose:

Where would it be built? The Garden is ruled out - THANK GOD.  I love how Red's statue is at Fanueil Hall.  It is literally one of Boston's great monuments.  It's something tourists see - not just Garden dwellers.

My vote: Boston Common, or Public Gardens.

[Celtics4ever]

Long overdue in my opinion.

[GreenFaith1819]

Why not next to Red's?

I have not been to Boston before, but I have seen pics of Red's statue. I like how his was done.

Since Red and Bill were so close in real life, why not build it close to or right next to Red?

[NicaraguanFan]

I would rather the Statue in North Station area, close to the (Whatever the name) Garden.

[Mike-Dub]

Why not next to Red's?

I have not been to Boston before, but I have seen pics of Red's statue. I like how his was done.

Since Red and Bill were so close in real life, why not build it close to or right next to Red?

Very good idea.  I'd like to see this happen.

[Roy H.]

I'd like to see it near the Garden.  The Bobby Orr statue is already there; they can probably find a fitting play nearby to put Russell.

If not there, maybe somewhere in the Copley area.

I'm trying to envision how a Russell statue could be incorporated near Red's bench, and I'm having trouble seeing how it would fit in the area.

[celticspride]

Russell is a straight G.

[JSD]

Russell is a straight G.

He's OG, son.

That's why he's getting a statue.

[bostonfenway]

I'd like to see it near the Garden.  The Bobby Orr statue is already there; they can probably find a fitting play nearby to put Russell.

I will like have it in there too, will be great