Bill Russell

Giving Bill Russell's Offense Its Proper Due-Behindthebasket.com LinkWas he a terrible scorer whose teammates didn’t pass the ball to? Was he actually a great passer, or is that a reputation developed by Russell defenders trying to explain away his career 15 ppg average? Below are the points per game, field goal percentages, and assists per game for the top 3 or 4 scorers on the team each year during Russell’s first 9 complete seasons, which goes up to age 32. I’ve included the regular season...Read Full Story

This is a story from SI back in 1968.Courtsey SI.COMThe trophies aredownstairs in a cellar room that has a covered pool table in the middle, an unstocked bar at one end and posters of Allen Ginsberg and Marlon Brando on thewall. The room is dark and dusty and, unlike most athletes' trophy rooms,apparently little used. Russell says that one day he hopes to devote the floor space to a large electric train system for his children and also for himself.He'd clear everything out for that, including...Read Full Story

From ESPN.Boston:The Boston Celtics announced Wednesday that, at long last, Bill Russell will be honored with a statue in the city of Boston. "We are honored to play a role in paying tribute to such an extraordinary athlete, leader and legacy," Celtics managing partner/co-owner Stephen Pagliuca said. "Bill Russell will forever be remembered in Boston, and it's fitting that the ultimate benefactors of his legacy will be future generations of our beloved city's youth."Said Mayor Thomas M...Read Full Story

Bill Russell received the Medal of Freedom yesterday in Washington D.C.  Depending on how old you are you may only have memories of Bill Russell as a historic Celtic basketball player but over time he has become even more than that. President Obama made an interesting comment about Bill Russell having a statue put up of him in Boston.  Looking at his accomplishments it would seem like something that should have been done long ago.  Sadly the debate has been shaded by what was perceived to be...Read Full Story

It has fingers on his hands to show off all the rings he won on the court. Bill Russell, 'The Lord of the Rings, their proud looks like a good' celtic 'is its 11 gimped in a special corner of your home. His voice is one of the most authoritative to talk about basketball and the NBA. And not just the game, but also a process, that of 'lockout', which is unable to enjoy their passion."As a viewer only hope to reach an agreement, but it will not come by the harsher features of both sides, "said...Read Full Story