Bill Russell

1. NBA’s Tribute to Bill Russell

   No. 6 will be the first-ever number retired leaguewide to honor the late Hall of Famer

   
   

   Bill Russell

   NBA’s Tribute to Bill Russell

   No. 6 will be the first-ever number retired leaguewide to honor the late Hall of Famer

   Joseph Zucker
   via Bleacher Report

2. Bill Russell Career Highlights 🕊

   Some highlights from the legend's time in the league

   

3. Magic: No. 6 Should Be Retired by NBA

   Magic Johnson has made one thing clear: The NBA should retire Bill Russell's iconic jersey number 📲

   
   

   Bill Russell

   Magic: No. 6 Should Be Retired by NBA

   Magic Johnson has made one thing clear: The NBA should retire Bill Russell's iconic jersey number 📲

   Erin Walsh
   via Bleacher Report

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   Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

   Bill Russell: Champion of Civil Rights https://t.co/t8jTGuj6mr

6. LeBron Talks Significance of Wearing No. 6

   LBJ will be one of the last players to wear Bill Russell's retired number 📲

   
   

   Bill Russell

   LeBron Talks Significance of Wearing No. 6

   LBJ will be one of the last players to wear Bill Russell's retired number 📲

   Paul Kasabian
   via Bleacher Report

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7. CFB Coach Praises Bill Russell

   UConn HC Jim Mora opened camp Thursday with epic speech about NBA legend who died today

   UConn Football @UConnFootball

   A standard of excellence that we can all learn from. And a legacy that will never be matched. RIP to the greatest winner of all time, Bill Russell. https://t.co/ac2UFsmaVg

8. Bill's 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award 🙏

   Russell was honored by the NBA world and other legendary big men at the 2017 NBA Awards Show. Rewatch the moment ⬇️

   

9. Bill Was ALWAYS a Real One

   Celtics legend was known for his jokes. He had everyone laughing at the 2017 NBA Awards show after doing this

   

10. San Antonio Spurs @spurs

    Coach Pop on the passing of NBA legend Bill Russell. https://t.co/89IrDvmIqO

12. Heartwarming Throwback 🙏

    Hoops Nostalgia @HoopsNostalgia

    Bill Russell. Kevin Garnett. If you don't have goosebumps after watching this conversation between the two Celtic legends, check your pulse. https://t.co/0c4SbdGetI

13. Red Sox Honor Bill Russell

    Fenway held a moment of silence following Celtics legend's death

    

14. Bill Russell's Memorabilia Sells for $5.3M+

    ▪️ 1969 NBA Finals Game 7 jersey: $1,116,250 ▪️ First championship ring: $705,000 ▪️ 1956 Olympic gold medal: $587,500 ▪️ Five NBA MVP trophies: $1,313,500

    
    

    Bill Russell

    Bill Russell's Memorabilia Sells for $5.3M+

    ▪️ 1969 NBA Finals Game 7 jersey: $1,116,250 ▪️ First championship ring: $705,000 ▪️ 1956 Olympic gold medal: $587,500 ▪️ Five NBA MVP trophies: $1,313,500

    Erin Walsh
    via Bleacher Report

15. Bill Russell with Some Motivation 😤

    TheBillRussell @RealBillRussell

    What now you ask? We’ll be back! #Banner18 will be ours! @celtics #BleedGreen #NBAFinals2023 #NBAFinals2022 @NBA @espn @NBATV @BostonGlobe @BR_NBA @BleacherReport https://t.co/NepfRhMUuf

16. Obama Honors Bill Russell 🍀

    Barack Obama speaks on Russell's legacy as he gets inducted into the Hoops HOF as a coach

    

18. Bill Russell Paid Tribute to Kobe Bryant Before the NBA Season Began

    
    

    Bill Russell

    Bill Russell Paid Tribute to Kobe Bryant Before the NBA Season Began

    Trevor Hass
    via Boston.com

19. OTD: Coach Bill Russell Wins

    On May 2, 1968, Mr. 11 Rings won his first title as a player-coach, does he deserve more credit in the GOAT discussion?

    

20. Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

    2017 West All-Star Reserves Klay Thompson Draymond Green Russell Westbrook DeMarcus Cousins DeAndre Jordan Marc Gasol Gordon Hayward https://t.co/8npPm36LdM

21. TurnerSportsPR @TurnerSportsPR

    The 2017 Western Conference NBA All-Star starters https://t.co/2cVcw8xcuv

22. NBA Power Rankings at Quarter Mark of Season

    
    

    Bill Russell

    NBA Power Rankings at Quarter Mark of Season

    Tom Ziller
    via SBNation.com

24. Game of Zones: A Changing of the Guards

    
    

    Bill Russell

    Game of Zones: A Changing of the Guards

    Andrew Gould
    via Bleacher Report

25. Craig Sager Sings at Wrigley in 7th Inning

    
    

    Bill Russell

    Craig Sager Sings at Wrigley in 7th Inning

    Vanessa de Beaumont
    via Bleacher Report