Tag: Bill Russell

NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell hauls down a rebound against Walt Bellamy of the New York Knicks in 1967. (Image: Getty)
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11-Time NBA Champion Bill Russell Passes Away at 88

Bill Russell, who was considered the GOAT before the acronym was ever created and who won 11 NBA championships with the Boston Celtics, passed away at 88. There’s a hackneyed phrase used in old newsrooms, “Print the legend.” In the case of Russell, his statistics speak for themselves. This is […]

LeBron James in action for the Los Angeles Lakers, is widely considered one of the greatest player ever (Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports)

Who is the Greatest Player in NBA Finals History?

The age-old debate over which NBA player should be anointed the greatest of all time reaches a fever pitch come playoff time. And with good reason. While there is no shortage of NBA players who have established themselves as stars with standout play during the regular season, only players who […]