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Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 27
YouTube Gold: Wilt vs. Kareem At The Summit 
Two of the greatest big men in the history of the game battled relentlessly in the early ‘70’s The defining two rivalries in NBA history are Bird vs. Magic and Wilt Chamberlain vs.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 20
NBA Centers With The Most Championships
Some of the greatest centers in NBA history have won multiple championships, including Hall of Famer Bill Russell, who has a record 11 championships on his resume.
NBA News / thePeachBasket / April 10
Best All-Time NBA Centers – Ranking the Greatest in History
The NBA has always been a big man’s league. So many players have earned the right to be one of the best all-time NBA centers. Since the very beginning, dominant centers like Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell were seen as the greatest ever.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 26
Carmelo Anthony On Ring Culture's Criteria: 'Michael Jordan Is Not The GOAT, Bill Russell Is'
Carmelo Anthony has made a strong statement about people holding onto championships as the defining factor while talking about players that are GOAT level.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 17
Udonis Haslem Apologizes To Bill Russell For His Comments But Refuses To Acknowledge Boston
Udonis Haslem created a stir by making explicit comments during a pregame speech, where he expressed strong sentiments towards Boston Celtics legend Bill
NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 11
Shaquille O'Neal Shares Kobe Bryant's, Kevin Durant's, And Other NBA Legends All-Time Starting 5
The question of the five greatest players of all time by position stirs a lot of debate. Rarely do we have a unanimous consensus over the five players that should be on the team.
NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / January 3
Giannis Antetokounmpo names top five NBA players of all time
Antetokounmpo was asked to name his five greatest players of all time.
Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / December 29
Shaquille O'Neal Thinks The Heat Shouldn't Have Retired Michael Jordan And Bill Russell's Numbers
Shaquille O'Neal had a short tenure with the Miami Heat but left the franchise a legend. After playing an integral role in their 2006 Championship win, the Heat retired Shaq's No.
Miami Heat News / FirstSportz / December 28
Bam Adebayo clears negative air on the Udonis Haslem-Bill Russell story he narrated, claims he has utmost respect for the Celtics legend
Recently, Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem has come under severe scrutiny from fans due to his ‘f**k Bill Russell’ comment. The incident occurred when Boston Celtics legend Russell’s jersey was posthumously retired by the NBA, back in 2022.
NBA News / Celtics Life / September 15
Bill Russell: "I would block a guy's shot & say yes we did that to you"
For today's Flashback Friday we present Bill Russell, his teammates, and his opponents talking about the greatest shot blocker of all-time, which of course was #6 himself.
San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / July 8
Jerry West compares NBA rookie to an all-time legend
Jerry West compared San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to perhaps the greatest player in NBA history. No pressure, kid.
Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / June 14
NBA legend praise Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the greatest players in NBA history. This is evident by his inclusion on the NBA’s Top 75 All-Time Players to commemorate the league’s 75th anniversary.
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / April 13, 2023
Throwback Thursday: Bill Russell welcomed to Boston
Check out this great picture of Rose and Bill Russell getting welcomed to Boston by future Hall of Fame shooting guard Bill Sharman and Celtics owner Walter Brown in 1956 (h/t @frostybias for the find!).
Boston Celtics News / FanNation Inside The Celtics / January 27, 2023
Netflix to Release Documentary on Celtics Legend Bill Russell in February
If you are a Boston Celtics fan, you may want to tune into Netflix in February. The streaming giant is set to release "Bill Russell: Legend" on Feb. 8.
Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / December 31, 2022
Bill Russell Once Claimed He Didn't Realize The Celtics Won 8 Straight Championships Until He Was Retired
Bill Russell didn't realize how much he won until later in his career. Bill Russell is a legendary figure for the Boston Celtics, and there's no doubt that he is the winningest superstar of all time.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / December 14, 2022
Watch: L.A. Pays Tribute To Bill Russell During Game Against Celtics
The NBA’s storied rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers saw another riveting regular season edition during the 2022-23 season. The Lakers were able to battle back from a 20-point deficit and take a lead in the second half before ultimately succumbing to the Celtics in overtime.
Miami Heat News / FanNation Inside The Heat / December 11, 2022
The Golden State Warriors Give NBA Great Bill Russell Same Treatment As Michael Jordan in Miami
NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan now has company. For the longest, Jordan was the only player to have his jersey hanging in the rafters at another team's arena.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 17, 2022
Celtics release Bill Russell-inspired city jerseys ahead of opening night
One day ahead of the team's 2022-2023 regular-season opener, an on-court tribute to the legendary Hall-of-Famer and civil rights icon was revealed.
Chicago Bulls News / Larry Brown Sports / September 26, 2022
Alex Caruso denied jersey number change by NBA for unusual reason
Caruso revealed that he recently thought about changing his No. 6 jersey in honor of the late Bill Russell.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / September 20, 2022
Celtics painting No. 6 in the lane to honor Bill Russell
The team is planning a series of tributes, including have Russell's No. 6 on the floor.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / September 19, 2022
Celtics pay tribute to Bill Russell with No. 6 in parquet paint
The Boston Celtics are planning to honor the late, great Bill Russell for the duration of the 2022-23 season.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / September 8, 2022
Bill Russell's Hall of Fame ring expected to go for $200,000 at auction
Russell died in July at the age of 88, and the NBA will officially retire his No. 6 leaguewide to honor his impact.
Boston Celtics News / FanNation Inside The Celtics / August 17, 2022
Celtics Hosting Two Bill Russell Dedicated Games, Including Opening Night, When They'll Unveil Uniform He Collaborated On
This season, the NBA will honor the life and legacy of Bill Russell by retiring his number 6 jersey throughout the league. It's the first jersey number the NBA has retired.
Boston Celtics News / The Cold Wire / August 12, 2022
Bill Russell Has Made Important NBA History
The NBA lost a one-of-a-kind legend when Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics passed away. His passing was monumental, heartbreaking, and led to a lot of reflection on the career, life, and journey of Russell.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11, 2022
LeBron James can still wear No. 6 despite jersey retirement in honor of Bill Russell
If players don’t want to switch, they can continue to wear No. 6.
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