The Latest Breaking News from Bill Russell

The late Hall of Famer is the first to achieve the honor in the NBA.

The Celtics’ legend, an 11-time NBA champion, died in July at age 88.

PHILADELPHIA — It’s a testament to Bill Russell that one of the most underrated aspects of his life is that he revolutionized college basketball. His work and activism within the civil rights movement, his remarkable career with the Boston Celtics, his well-earned status as the greatest winner in North American…

Russell was indomitable on and off the court and one of the most fascinating public figures to straddle sports and civil rights

Watch NBA legends Bill Russell and Kevin Garnett talk defense, motivation, and family.

The Celtics' star forward also gives us the lowdown on his Gatorade 'Beat the Heat' program, which has more to do with hydration than Miami.

Basketball player who won a record 11 championships and was the first black star player and first black head coach in the NBA

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Kareem Abdul Jabbar, a civil rights activist of legendary status in his own right, describes how Russell blazed that path for others.