Russell’s 11 rings and five MVPs in a Celtics uniform make his status as the greatest Celtic ever very difficult to debate. His resume would look even fatter if the NBA had started giving out Finals ...

In the early years of the NBA, two men defined what it means to be truly great at the center position: Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. While Russell and Chamberlain developed a strong friendship ...

The additions of McAdoo and Wilkins to the 75th anniversary team further solidified this as criteria for all-timers. At the start of the 2021-22 campaign, 74 players met two or more of these barriers ...

While Bill Russell's legacy is primarily remembered for being an 11-time champion and one of the greatest players/winners in the history of the NBA, what often goes unnoticed is that "Whiskers" won ...

Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Bill Russell, Charles ...

The city of Boston paid tribute to a Celtics legend on Monday morning by renaming the North Washington Street Bridge in Bill Russell’s honor in a ceremony led by mayor Michelle Wu. The bridge that ...

Bill Russell has spoken candidly about the racism that he encountered during his playing days. He succeeded wildly in spite of it, winning 11 championships during his career. Perhaps his most ...

NBA’s ‘First Frenchman’ Bob Cousy, despite being 96 years old, has continued his association with the basketball world. The Boston Celtics legend has remained sharp and engaged with the current trends ...

A thick Boston Celtics-green colored ribbon was cut on Wednesday morning, commemorating the new William Felton “Bill” Russell Bridge, in honor of the Celtics player who helped secure 11 NBA ...

Bill Russell’s widow has sued the late Celtics legend’s daughter, arguing she has “tarnished” her father’s image with statements about his health. Jeannine Russell says she’s on a mission to “preserve ...

From left, Ron Cey, Bill Russell, Davey Lopes and Steve Garvey pose before an old-timers game at Dodger Stadium in 2013. The infield quartet won four pennants and a World Series together. (Wally ...

Karen Kenyatta Russell, Bill Russell’s daughter, is a Harvard-trained lawyer, resistance historian, and tech strategist. Bill Russell is a bridge. The renaming of the recently completed Charlestown ...