Many remember Bryon Russell as the guy Michael Jordan pushed off, as the latter went up for the jump shot — the shot that won him his sixth NBA Championship ring. But in his own right, Russell is a Utah Jazz legend and was a pivotal part of the team's success in the 90s.
For all his efforts, Russell believes that his jersey should be retired by the franchise. And not only retired but to be lifted up right beside John Stockton and Karl Malone. As reported by Eric Woodyard of Deseret News.
“Those are my two favorites. They should retire my number next to theirs,” Russell said. “The amount of work I did as a Jazz player, we made some history together and I was a key part of that history. So I figure if they retire Jeff Hornacek’s number, they should retire mine.”
Russell is very much aware of his contributions to the organization. They may not have won a ring during their heydays, but he helped build the legacy of the Jazz as one of the proven organizations in the NBA. He knows that people will pay respect to his name. He added.
“I think my legacy in Utah speaks for itself,” Russell said. “I think if I ever showed up at a game, I probably would get a loud ovation. That’s how loved I was in Utah. So people liked me, I was well-respected; I didn’t cause no problems and when you don’t cause no problems they love you.”
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