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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 […]

“Inside the NBA” host Charles Barkley has not exactly been on point with his recent predictions in the playoffs. He was recently called out for the same by a fellow Hall of Famer, with Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell clowning Barkley for his recent inaccuracy. Russell was tuned in to the Game 7 meeting between […]

Boston Celtics players have paid homage to Hall of Famer Bill Russell for being a civil rights pioneer. The Celtics’ Twitter account tweeted several videos of players thanking Russell for paving the way for them as African American athletes. You inspired a new wave of athletes. #BecauseOfYou, @RealBillRussell. pic.twitter.com/1MZpiDILUi — Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 3, […]

Icons from all levels of professional basketball are showing their respects after learning about the death of former Georgetown Hoyas head coach John Thompson, including current Georgetown coach and former star Patrick Ewing. Allen Iverson, Alonzo Mourning and Dikembe Mutombo are just a few of the other former Hoyas to react to the news, and […]

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has been a prominent figure in the fight against systemic racism for pretty much his entire life. The 86-year-old recently reflected on his experience nearly six decades ago as he attended the historic March on Washington and witnessed the monumental Martin Luther King Jr. “I Have a Dream” speech. Russell revisited […]

Boston Celtics legend and Hall of Famer Bill Russell fully supports NBA players for boycotting games in the wake of the tragic Jacob Blake shooting in Wisconsin. Blake, an unarmed Black man, was shot seven times by the police in the back in front of his children. He is now paralyzed from the waist down […]

Boston Celtics Hall of Fame center and NBA legend Bill Russell had a hilarious retort for a Twitter user who said he was “looking down from heaven smiling.” Russell assured the Twittersphere he was still alive and well as he watched Boston’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday afternoon. He also gave a […]

The greats always finish on a high note. Or at least that’s the ultimate goal for every single NBA player. Especially NBA legends. After all, who would want to end his career with a loss? Below we’ve rounded out some of the most memorable final game performances of some former NBA players with legendary status. […]

One of the greatest players in NBA history, Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has a net worth around $10 million in 2020, per celebrity net worth. Russell was born on February 12, 1934 in Monroe, Louisiana. He played for the University of San Francisco basketball team, leading the school to two consecutive NCAA Championships. In […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins took to Twitter to let everyone know that LeBron James is the most athletic player in NBA history. That’s when Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell responded to Big Perk. Russell, arguably the best center in NBA history, reminded Perkins just how athletic he was during his prime: In 56 […]

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has written a powerful column in which he addresses the state of America. The Celtics icon, who has seen racism in America his whole life, is hoping these “strange times” we are living in right now will soon die down. Russell spoke about the COVID-19 pandemic and the systematic racism […]

NBA legend Bill Russell has been vocal about his criticisms of President Donald Trump, and that trend continued on Saturday. Trump recently said he’s done more for African Americans than any other President. Upon hearing that statement, Russell took to Twitter to rip Trump, again. .@realDonaldTrump says he’s done more for Blacks than any other […]

It’s hard to deny that NBA executives have a difficult job, and having to make so many tough decisions will ultimately lead to some disastrous ones. There are times when decisions are so catastrophic that they end up making it on a top-five list of the most disastrous decisions in NBA history. 5. 1978 NBA […]

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has shared his thoughts on recent statements made by United States President Donald Trump about kneeling during the national anthem. Based on his reaction, it is safe to say that Russell is in complete disagreement with President Trump saying that kneeling during the anthem is a blatant sign of disrespect. […]

One of the major faces of NBA history, Boston Celtics legendary center Bill Russell commented on the state of the U.S. after attending one of the widespread protests ongoing across the nation in response to the unjust death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody. Russell, 86, became one of the first black stars […]

Boston Celtics legend and Hall of Fame NBA center Bill Russell had a message for President Donald Trump on Thursday: stop infringing with the right to vote. Russell tweeted at the President early on Thursday evening, saying voting by mail-in ballot should be encouraged for the 2020 General Election amid the coronavirus pandemic. Hello @realDonaldTrump […]

Many accolades and performances go into the GOAT debate, but if you ask former NBA player Channing Frye, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is ahead of Michael Jordan in the conversation if you take away the rings. “I knew this question was coming, I’m going to say LeBron. I think because of his body […]

When it comes to competitive sports, few others compare to the intensity of the NBA Playoffs. As such, this annual event has brought about some of the most memorable individual performances in the history of the sport. As they say, the best of them shine when the lights are the brightest. Below we take a […]

The Boston Celtics are the winningest organization in NBA history. Upon researching and reviewing Celtics news, the franchise has collected 17 titles and made the playoffs a total of 57 times. To win 17 rings, you have to have Hall of Fame players to work with. However, having the right coach to lead the team […]

LeBron James. Michael Jordan. In the NBA stratosphere, that’s the usual argument as in who is the greatest NBA player of all time. Michael Jordan represents championship success with a splendid combination of individual success. James leans more on the individual but has a fruitful championship pedigree as well. But for some reason, Bill Russell […]

Boston Celtics great and NBA legend Bill Russell sported a Kobe Bryant jersey to the Staples Center on Sunday afternoon as the Celtics and Lakers prepare to do battle. Russell–who has always been one of the foremost ambassadors in the game–crossed rivalry lines to pay homage to Bryant, who was among the nine persons killed […]

Ever since the New York Knicks beat the Providence Steamrollers in 1947, the public has been enamored with basketball on Christmas day. Other than a lockout-shortened 1988 season, the NBA’s Christmas slate has featured some of the best players and teams in the league. As a result, throughout its history, we’ve gotten a myriad of […]

After 44 years, Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has accepted his Hall of Fame ring. Russell was the first African-American player to be elected into the Hall of Fame back in 1975. However, the former Celtics superstar refused to be the first black player to go into the Hall of Fame for particular reasons. Via […]

Boston Celtics great Bob Cousy will be soon honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom later this month, and as he reminisced on his life and what made him worthy of this honor, the 91-year-old former guard expanded on his regret of not having more conversations with fellow Hall of Famer Bill Russell on matters […]

It’s a different era for Jerry West, the one-time NBA champion as a player and eight-time title-winning executive. Bill Russell is part of this story. Appearing on the Dan Patrick Show, the Los Angeles Clippers executive, who helped land both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, was asked who he would have “teamed up” with during […]

Hall of Fame center Bill Russell will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at this year’s ESPY’s, according to several official accounts. Just found out I will be receiving the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. Arthur was a man of great courage. Tune in July 10, this is a special honor! #ESPYsABC #ArthurAsheAward @NBA […]

The Golden State Warriors have reached a fifth straight NBA Finals, despite a slew of injuries taking place through every series of this playoff run. Warriors TV analyst Jim Barnett thinks the feat is more impressive than what the Bill Russell-led Celtics accomplished back in the 1950s-60s, when they reached 10 straight: “It’s probably more […]

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has sent out a rallying call for the C’s as he hopes for them to draw inspiration from the recent passing of former Celtics great John Havlicek. How nice to see the tribute to #17 John Havlicek from the @celtics. Let’s see another banner in those rafters for John. #Celtics […]

Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal might have had a change of heart with regards to his all-time starting five. Three years ago, the players he selected to be included in his own version of basketball’s best possible quintet were Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Julius Erving, Karl Malone, and Bill Russell. However, he was asked again […]

Last summer, NBA legend Bill Russell contacted Phoenix Suns shooting guard Jamal Crawford, and Crawford was “blown away” that the Hall of Famer wanted to chat and watch him play basketball. Crawford and Russell have since become good friends and the veteran scoring guard says it has been a blessing to develop a relationship with […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant was in attendance in the inauguration of his recently established “The Durant Center.” The reigning back-to-back Finals MVP has received a ton of praise for his charitable work, and the latest to send their congratulations is none other than NBA great Bill Russell. Congratulations @KDTrey5 what a great accomplishment! […]

After NBA icon Allen Iverson released his top-five players of all time, Hall of Fame forward Scottie Pippen has called out “A.I.” for not including legendary center Bill Russell on his list. Iverson, nicknamed “The Answer” in his playing days, instead had Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal and Stephen Curry on his […]

Despite his old age, basketball Hall of Famer Bill Russell has been a staple presence in watching NBA games and events. Recently, the eleven-time world champion with the Boston Celtics spent some time watching NBA stars Kyrie Irving, Zach Lavine, and Jamal Crawford during a pick-up game. Russell posted their group picture in his Twitter […]

Hall of Famer Bill Russell is still down to socialize with today’s NBA players, but from time to time struggles to keep up with some of today’s slang and customary talk through social media. You can’t blame the Boston Celtics legend, as its hard for most people to do the same. Among them is Jaylen […]

Despite his on-court excellence, LeBron James continues to make waves away from the NBA arenas and within his community. Too often, we measure the greatness of particular superstars with the numbers they put up, the titles they end up with or whether they make the game-winning shot or not. In truth, these are merely minor […]

The title of “Greatest of All Time” in the NBA has been the subject of debate among the media and its fans for the past few years. In the middle of the discussion is LeBron James, the 15-year veteran and the newest superstar recruit of the Los Angeles Lakers. Ever since he started racking up […]

NBA legend Bill Russell raised his middle finger to Vince Carter while the Boston Celtics great was sitting courtside during a Summer League match, reenacting his antic on Charles Barkley weeks ago. Russell was alongside Sacramento Kings general manager Vlade Diva. Carter, a few seats away, greeted them. All of a sudden, The NBA Hall of […]

Not that the public demands an explanation, but Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell still went out of his way to clarify his hilarious gesture towards Charles Barkley during Monday night’s NBA Awards. Via Russell’s Twitter account: Sorry everyone, I forgot it was live TV & I can’t help myself whenever I see Charles it just […]