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Celtics to add Bill Russell’s No. 6 to parquet floor

The Boston Celtics will paint twin No. 6 decals right in the lane on either ends of the team's home court.

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On this day: Heinsohn hired as coach; Embry traded for; Douglas born

On this day, the Boston Celtics hired former player Tommy Heinsohn as coach, traded for Wayne Embry, and Sherman Douglas was born.

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How Greg Stiemsma got his big break with the Boston Celtics

The man Tommy Heinsohn famously compared to Bill Russell himself.

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Game-worn Bill Russell Boston Celtics warm-up jacket up for auction

Iconic to the NBA and history of the US Civil Rights movement, Russell's No. 6 jersey will be retired across the league to honor his legacy.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, several MA politicians draft resolution to honor Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell

The resolution pays homage to the life and legacy of the Celtics legend.

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Celtics legends Bill Russell and Red Auerbach give a lesson on getting rebounds

The two Boston greats demonstrate proper rebounding technique in the classic clip from the 'Red on Roundball' series.

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2022 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction kicked off with a tribute to Celtics’ Bill Russell

Fellow Hall of Famers Jerry West and Alonzo Mourning led the tribute to Boston's iconic big man.

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Tim Hardaway enters Basketball Hall of Fame thanking Heat for support, ‘when everybody thought I was done’

As he had emphasized ahead of Saturday night’s induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Tim Hardaway pointed to his second career chapter as a takeoff point to his path to the Springfield, Mass., shrine.

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Celtics great Bill Russell’s 1975 Hall of Fame ring reportedly up for auction

It is important to note that the Celtics great originally eschewed the ring due to his feeling that fellow Boston alum Chuck Cooper deserved to be the first Black man admitted to the Hall

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Is Boston Celtics great Bill Russell the greatest team sport athlete we’ve ever seen?

His in-depth, detailed understanding of the game at a level far ahead of his peers and his brilliant tactical mind gave Russell an edge that was unmatched in that era of basketball.

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Why didn’t Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell want his jersey retired in public?

The answer lies in Russell's love for the Celtics and hatred for awards as much as it did his often strained relationship with the city of Boston.

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NBA Coach Caron Butler Shoots For New Audience With Release Of YA Novel ‘Shot Clock’

RACINE, Wis. — Being an exceptional athlete doesn’t protect you from negative events in the inner city. In fact, in some instances, it can make you a target.

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On this day: Thompson passes; Russell signs; Tsioropoulos, Gotham born

On this date in Celtics history, John Thompson left us, Bil Russell signed his second contract with the Celtics and Lou Tsioropolous and Rich Gotham were born.

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The legacy of Bill Russell: The Boston Celtics champion who revolutionized sports

Even after he has left us, the legacy of Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man Bill Russell lives on.

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On this day: Boston’s Saul Mariaschin born, Bevo Nordmann passes, Cs react to Blake shooting

On this day in 1924, former Boston Celtic Saul Mariaschin was born, Bob Nordmann passed away, and the team reacted to the killing of Jacob Blake.

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Celtics announce two in-season celebrations honoring Bill Russell

The Celtics will honor Bill Russell in a number of ways this season, including with a special City Edition jersey and two tribute games.

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Should home arenas around the NBA hang a banner to honor Celtics, civil rights great Bill Russell?

Given his incomparable accolades as the sport's (and maybe ALL sports) ultimate winner and his support of the US Civil Rights movement and other selfless advocacy, we certainly don't think it's too much.

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SI:AM | More of the Same Atop College Football

Alabama is your preseason No. 1, of course, but the rankings get interesting after that.

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Inside the ‘Special Relationship’ Between a Commissioner and a Legend

To Adam Silver, Bill Russell was more than just the game’s greatest champion. He was also a close confidant and friend.

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Not everyone is into the idea of honoring Bill Russell’s career with a leaguewide jersey retirement

But the bone to be picked is not the means as much as the timing.

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Mike Bianchi: Michael Jordan? Puh-leeze! Bill Russell is the NBA’s G.O.A.T.

Shame on us.

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Every Thunder player who’s worn No. 6

Let's take a look at every Thunder player who has ever worn No. 6 as the NBA announced the number's retirement to honor Bill Russell.

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Sylvia Fowles’ WNBA career is coming to an end, but it’s time to celebrate her new beginning

Bravo, Sylvia Fowles. Bravo.

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The NBA retiring Bill Russell’s number created an unprecedented decision for the Heat and LeBron’s No. 6

FTX Arena will likely have two different No. 6 jerseys hanging in their rafters.

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LeBron will still wear No. 6 despite NBA retiring Bill Russell’s No. 6

Although all NBA teams will be retiring Bill Russell's No. 6 in his memory, LeBron James will be able to continue to wear No. 6.

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