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The sports world is grieving on Sunday after the passing of Boston Celtics legend and civil rights icon Bill Russell. Paul Pierce, Finals MVP for the Celtics’ last championship in 2008, paid emotional tribute to his mentor and friend on social media, lavishing Russell with praise and remembering a day he and Kevin Garnett listened […]

The sports world was met with very sad news Sunday afternoon when it was announced that Bill Russell passed away. The legendary Boston Celtics center was one of the winningest athletes ever and someone who touched the lives of everyone he met. The 11-time NBA champion, Hall of Famer and civil rights activist made a […]

The NBA world is mourning the loss of Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, who passed away at the age of 88 on Sunday morning. Amid the outpour of thoughts and prayers from fans, players, and media members alike, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued a heartfelt statement commemorating the loss of one of basketball’s most influential […]

Sports fans around the world were hit with a gut punch when it was announced that NBA legend Bill Russell passed away. Russell, a long-time member of the Boston Celtics, is widely regarded as one of the best players in NBA history. His work on and off the field endeared him to many fans. He […]

Bill Russell has passed away at 88 years of age, his family announced on Twitter. The former Boston Celtics superstar and basketball icon died peacefully with his wife by his side, the announcement reads. An announcement… pic.twitter.com/KMJ7pG4R5Z — TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) July 31, 2022 Bill Russell is remembered as one of the greatest basketball players ever […]

There are some schools of thought who firmly believe that Hall of Fame big man Wilt Chamberlain is heavily slept on as the real GOAT. Well, Stephen A Smith just isn’t one of those fellows. On Wednesday’s episode of First Take, the renowned ESPN broadcaster spewed some slander against the great Wilt Chamberlain. So much so, […]

To say that the Golden State Warriors have been a handful for the Boston Celtics would be a complete understatement. Boston has impressively held their own against the mighty Dubs, but in certain moments throughout the series, the Celtics did look overmatched. Hall of Famer Bill Russell appears to have the solution on how to […]

Jayson Tatum made history on Sunday night by becoming the first-ever winner of the Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP award. It was a well-deserved honor for the Boston Celtics superstar after leading his team to the NBA Finals following an epic seven-game series against the Miami Heat. Celtics legend Bill Russell was one of […]

The 2022 Boston Celtics may be getting their first taste of the NBA Finals, but this is a franchise that’s no stranger to the biggest stage in basketball. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and the rest of the Celtics are four wins away from hoisting up Boston’s first Larry O’Brien Trophy in over a […]

JJ Redick is proving to be one of the best analysts around. His wealth of knowledge of the game after a long career in the NBA is certainly a reason for that, but he did make some controversial comments last month when discussing Chris Paul’s legacy. When saying CP3 is one of the best point […]

There were a number of reasons the Boston Celtics flipped the script on the Miami Heat in Game 2. At the top of the list is the return of Marcus Smart. Smart played exactly like he had to make up for his Game 1 absence. He poured in 24 points and led the point of […]

Many people enjoy talking about their top five players, or their “Mount Rushmore” of a sport. It’s a fun way to figure out who the best players in the world are. It’s especially interesting when a legend in their own right displays their top list as well. Charles Barkley lets the world know who is […]

The Boston Celtics pulled off a scrappy win against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, earning a 1-0 lead in their playoff-opening series matchup. The game was down to the wire and was only decided via a clutch buzzer-beater courtesy of Jayson Tatum, who nailed a fading close-ranged jumper as time expired. Tatum’s game-winner at TD […]

Tonight at TD Garden in Boston, the Boston Celtics, with legends Larry Bird and Bill Russell, honored many Celtics greats as a part of their 75th-anniversary celebration. welcome home guys ☘️🥰 pic.twitter.com/oO4hvtjZP5 — Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 12, 2022 In addition to tonight’s “Welcome Home” celebration, the team recently announced the roster for its 75th […]

The National Basketball Association and the Boston Celtics family lost a legend Thursday night. It’s been reported that Celtics all-time great Sam Jones has passed away at the age of 88. Jones died of natural causes, according to the Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach. Celtics legend and Hall of Famer Sam Jones, 88, died Thursday night […]

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell enjoyed one of the most illustrious careers in the history of the NBA. Russell won 11 NBA championships, among other accolades. A storied career like that produced plenty of prized Celtics possessions, for which Russell just cashed in on at a recent TD Garden auction. Auction of memorabilia from Bill […]

After a sluggish start to the season, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has caught fire by going for 30 or more points in four consecutive games. That includes a 30-point effort in Monday’s blowout victory over the lowly Houston Rockets. Celtics legend Bill Russell took notice of Tatum’s hot streak and made sure to show […]

On the night of his Hall of Fame enshrinement as a coach, Bill Russell reminded everyone that his friendship with Kobe Bryant supersedes the storied rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. For health and safety reasons, Russell could not come to Springfield for the Hall of Fame ceremony. Still, his message via […]

Count Bill Russell as one of many people clamoring for the return of J-Crossover, Jamal Crawford, to the NBA. Responding to a tweet from Whistle Sports asking about Crawford’s handles, Russell had this to say: Yes, of all time. Can someone get this man back on a team! @NBA One of the best to do […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal was one of the most dominant forces the NBA has ever seen. However, there have been a number of other terrific centers in NBA history, and Shaq is actually rather humble when comparing himself to those other legends. Shaq reposted a list of the top 10 centers of all […]

Boston Celtics icon Bill Russell is moving on from his lovely Mercer Island home of nearly 50 years. Not only will the next owner of the home get a fantastic residence owner by an NBA legend, they’ll also get a little something from Russell himself. The Celtics star is leaving behind a small parting gift, […]

The NBA has seen plenty of stars throughout its long existence, but there are only a handful few that have shined with the less-commonly dominant hand. In honor of National Left-hander’s Day, here are the best left-handed shooters and players of all-time. Other notable NBA lefties: Chris Mullin, Artis Gilmore, Billy Cunningham, Dave Cowens, Bob […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was not going to let Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns extend the 2021 NBA Finals to a Game 7, and he made sure of that by dropping one of the best performances in NBA Playoffs history. Unfortunately for Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, he was not at Fiserv Forum to witness Giannis […]

Having won no less than 17 NBA titles in their decorated history, the Boston Celtics are the most successful team in the history of the sport. This was thanks in large part to some very impressive dealings courtesy of a renowned Celtics front office. Upon researching and reviewing Celtics history, we’ve come up with the […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the two marquee NBA franchises, with the other being the Los Angeles Lakers, and they boast some of the greatest players in history. While the Lakers have more worldwide popularity, it’s the Celtics that actually got to 17 championships in their storied news history well before the Lakers. Given […]

It had already been reported that NBA legends Paul Pierce, Ben Wallace and Chris Webber were going to be a part of the 2021 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class, and now it has been officially announced that Chris Bosh is a member of this group as well. Bill Russell is going in as […]

Apparently, Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett requested to be presented first in the Hall of Fame enshrinement of the Class of 2020, and for a good but funny reason. According to Garnett himself, he wanted to go first  since he wanted fellow Celtics great Bill Russell to hear his speech. After all, he expected the […]

Metta World Peace just made the GOAT debate a bit more interesting by declaring that Boston Celtics icon Bill Russell—and not Michael Jordan —is the greatest basketball player of all time. And he presented an interesting argument to defend his case. World Peace appeared on the Fierce Talk with Ryan Garcia podcast where they talked […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is apparently still catching flak for his “greatest defender in NBA history” comment, this time from a basketball titan in Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell. Russell hilariously subtweeted Green (at least we’d like to think so) by joking teams were calling him to come out of retirement and make his […]

You may remember the Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green humbly declaring himself as the greatest defender in NBA history. He has received, we’ll say energetic, pushback on the claim from the likes of Tony Allen, and even some genuine consideration from Metta World Peace (formerly Ron Artest). However, with respect to all three of these […]

For the longest time, the Boston Celtics’ eight straight championships have stood as the standard of excellence for professional basketball teams. And why not? Their “eight-peat” arguably remains the single-most impossible team record to break. The 1990s Chicago Bulls came the closest to accomplishing the feat, with six championships (1991-93, 1996-98) in eight years. Those […]

With an NBA-most 17 championship banners hanging in the rafters at TD Garden, the Boston Celtics have accomplished more than most other sports organizations could ever dream of. The Celtics playoffs history is simply amazing. From Bill Russell to Paul Pierce, there have been a number of stars who achieved postseason success while donning the […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady recently won his seventh Super Bowl after making it to the big dance 10 times. With this last win, Brady exceeds the six championships won by basketball icon Michael Jordan. NBA legend Bill Russell had the perfect response to a post depicting Brady and Jordan’s rings. Your getting closer […]

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell is known as one of the greatest players of all time, and was particularly feared as a defender. During his 13 seasons with the Celtics, Russell was able to keep up with most players and block any shot attempts at the rim. But when it comes to receiving a vaccine […]

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has had enough of sitting United States President Donald Trump. The entire world is watching a scary and and scene play out in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol during the Senate’s debate on the certification of President-elect Joe Biden. After engaging with […]

The basketball world received some terrible news on Christmas Day with the passing of Boston Celtics legend KC Jones. The Celtics announced on Friday that the Hall of Fame point guard passed away at the age of 88. Fellow C’s legend and former teammate Bill Russell was one of the first to come out with […]

Bill Russell, Jaylen Brown and Magic Johnson took to Twitter to react to the sad news that Boston Celtics legend Tommy Heinsohn passed away on Tuesday. Heinsohn is such an icon for the Celtics that he was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a player and coach. RIP Tommy Heinsohn you were joy to […]

Boston Celtics all-time great Bill Russell congratulated his rival Los Angeles Lakers for their recent victory and Lebron James for winning the 2020 Bill Russell Finals MVP award. The legend was also seen wearing a hat with the initials of the late Lakers star Kobe Bryant who passed away earlier this year in his congratulatory […]

NBA legend Bill Russell penned a powerful essay for The Players’ Tribune where he talked about how America must battle with its past to move beyond racism. Russell, a civil rights icon and one of the greatest players in NBA history, wrote about how African Americans are scared of the police today, just like how […]