
<p>For years, the <strong>never-ending <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> GOAT debate</strong> has given us some rather controversial lists and rankings. Some believe<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Jordan</a></strong> is the best ever; others say it’s<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <strong>LeBron James</strong></a><strong>,</strong> and others tend to go a little backwards.</p>



<p><strong>Old-school NBA fans</strong> often lean towards the players from their era, and while it’s easy to understand where that bias is coming from, it’s hard to make an argument for those players sometimes.</p>



<p>At least, that’s what former<strong> NBA star Gilbert Arenas</strong> thinks, as he recently went on a full rant to diss those who still believe that <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a> legend</strong> <strong>Bill Russell</strong> is the greatest player in NBA history.</p>



<h2>Gilbert Arenas Mocks Bill Russell Fans</h2>



<p>“<strong><em>When people have Bill Russell in their top 10, I gotta question your basketball knowledge,</em></strong>” Arenas said. <em>“I’m sorry. Because him and Wilt (Chamberlain) played in the same era. One averaged 50 and 30 rebounds, the other one averaged 16 and 20 rebounds.”</em></p>



<p><strong><em>“Which means one was just a hustle player,” </em></strong>continued Arenas. <em>“<strong>Like, you hustled against white folks. All you can score was 16 points a game. You couldn’t even break 20 and you want me to put you in the top 10?</strong> Everybody’s 5 f***ing 10 and there’s only eight teams and you’re playing against the White folks, right?”</em></p>


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<p>Truth be told, Bill Russell’s era was undeniably <strong>the least talented and least professional ever.</strong> He was a priviliged athlete, though, and the ultimate winner, so he shouldn’t be blamed for the poor competition he had to face.</p>


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<p>Throughout the course of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> </strong>history, just a handful of players have been able to leave a permanent mark on the game. We’re talking about the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Jordans</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> of the game.</strong></p>



<p>Of course, the <strong>San Antonio Spurs</strong> hope that first-overall pick <strong>Victor Wembanyam</strong>a will join that list once it’s all said and done. But he’s just walking his first steps in the league.</p>



<p>However, even if he has yet to make his professional debut,<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> legend Jerry West </strong>believes that the French star has a similar game to <strong>Bill Russe</strong>ll, which is a lot to say.</p>



<h2>Jerry West Compares Victor Wembanyama To Bill Russell</h2>



<p><em><strong>“You rarely see someone that combines his brain and his ability,”</strong></em> West started. <em><strong>“Just watching him play, it’s an easy game for him to play, very easy and it never looks like he is working</strong>. If you watch really great players, it never looks like they’re working hard.”</em></p>



<p><em><strong>“When you watch him defensively, he ruins games. He reminds me a little bit of a bigger Bill Russell with a big reach, coming from everywhere</strong>— any offensive player is gonna have to be really cautious about where he is because he’s gonna mess up some offenses that’s for sure,” </em>West concluded.</p>




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<p>Well, if Wemby is able to win just one third of the championships Russell won, then he’ll already have a better career than most of his colleagues. Hopefully, he’ll stay healthy and live up <strong>to that unimaginable potential.</strong></p>


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<p>Due to the recent situation of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/michael-jordan-magic-johnson-and-paul-pierce-react-to-bill-bussells-passing-20220731-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bill Russell’s passing</strong></a>, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-the-2022-23-schedule-release-delay-may-provide-clues-about-big-ongoing-trades-20220808-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>National Basketball Association</strong></a> alongside the<strong>Basketball Players Association </strong>decided to make a unique tribute to the player with most <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rings-bill-russell-and-the-players-with-the-most-nba-championships-20220801-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA Championship Rings</a> </strong>in the history of the sport.</p>
<p>This once-in-a-lifetimetribute only happened in some way when <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-demar-derozan-talks-michael-jordan-and-building-a-legacy-in-chicago-20220729-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Jordan</a> </strong>retired and some of the <strong>NBA Franchises decided to retire their No. 23 jersey</strong> to one of the greats, if not the greatest, player of all time. However, this is a diffent one because is aunanimousdecision.</p>
<p>Therefore, the <strong>NBA will retire No.6 jersey numbers</strong> from all the franchises. However, one of the best-selling jersey numbers is the LeBron James one with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-russell-westbrook-throws-the-lakers-under-the-bus-on-twitter-20220809-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong></a>. Is this tribute going to change the four-time NBA Champion’s number?</p>
<h2>Is LeBron Jamesjersey’s number going to change due to the No. 6 retirement?</h2>
<p>Despite the announcement made by the NBA and NBPA states that the No.6 jersey is going to be retire throughtout the <strong>NBA franchises</strong>, the current NBA players who wear <strong>No.6 on their jersey</strong> will be <em><strong>“grandfathered”</strong></em>, according to <strong>Shams Charania of the Athletic</strong>.</p>
<p>This means <strong>LeBron James </strong>can keep the same jersey number on his back, unlesshe is willing to change it. In the mean time, there have been speculations about this, because he can go back to wear the<strong>No.23 jersey</strong>. However, there are endorsments deals made that would prevent that from happening.</p>
<p>This situation alsos applies to other big NBA players such as <strong>Alex Caruso</strong> of the <strong>Chicago Bulls</strong>,<strong>Kristap Porzingis</strong> of the <strong>Washington Wizards </strong>and <strong>DeAndre Jordan</strong> of the <strong>Denver Nuggets</strong>. All of them can keep their jersey number, if they want to.<span></span></p>
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<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rings-bill-russell-and-the-players-with-the-most-nba-championships-20220801-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bill Russell</strong></a> had a special impact on <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/video-kareem-abdul-jabbar-settles-the-goat-debate-between-lebron-mj-and-himself-on-jimmy-fallon-20220622-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kareem Abdul-Jabbar</a> </strong>that nobody knew the details of. In fact, there was a clear good friendship. However, Abdul-Jabbar wouldn’t talk about it before. Until Russell’s sudden death, the six-time <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-finals-history-by-year-complete-list-of-all-nba-finals-championship-games-20220601-0041.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA Champion</strong></a> wrote a whole article about it after his first impression of it.</p>
<p><strong>“My thoughts about Bill Russell passing away…. I am working on an deeper thought provoking article tonight as I process what just happened.”</strong>This message was posted on Abdul-Jabbar’s account right after Russell’s family posted about the 11-time NBA Champion’sdeath.</p>
<p>Aftwards, he appeared on several <strong>ESPN segments</strong> to talk about his stories about <strong>Russell </strong>and related topics. Therefore, here it is a <strong>small summary </strong>of Abdul-Jabbar’s special article on Bill Russell, his hero and his mentor.</p>
<h2>Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s special article for Bill Russell</h2>
<p>Jabbar’s article is divided by topics or special episodes between these two former ballers. <em><strong>“My First Meeting with Bill Russell Went South Fast”, “How Bill Russell Inspired Me as a Player”, “How Bill Russell Inspired Me as an Activist” and “Me and Bill as Old Men.”</strong></em></p>
<p>All of these chapters are encounters between Jabbar and Russell in several points of their lives. <em><strong>“I first met Bill Russell in 1961, when I was a 14-year-old freshman at Power Memorial High School. I had just arrived at the school gym for team practice only to find the Boston Celtics practicing instead.”</strong></em></p>
<p>In between, Jabbar wrote about how Russell inspired him to be a better basketball player and better person overall. “<em><strong>He anticipated their move like a chess master, than sprang into the air to block them before they knew what was happening. He didn’t play one-size-fits-all defense, he customized his defense to fit each player.”</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>“Bill was the most famous member of the summit, other than Jim Brown and Ali, but he never tried to leverage that to influence the rest of us. His approach was logical and dispassionate, encouraging us to listen with open minds to what Ali had to say.”</strong></em>If you want to the read the full article, it’s <a href="https://kareem.substack.com/p/the-bill-russell-i-knew-for-60-years?r=oo6y&amp;s=w&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p>
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<p>Winning isn’t always everything, and <strong>ring culture has hurt the NBA</strong> to some degree. You don’t have to be a champion to be<strong> among the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/ringless-best-nba-players-that-have-never-won-a-ring-20210625-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">greatest players ever</a></strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/ringless-best-nba-players-that-have-never-won-a-ring-20210625-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">,</a> as you can tell by <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/charles-barkley-names-warriors-next-most-prized-jewel-after-stephen-curry-It-is-not-draymond-green-20220729-0044.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Charles Barkley</a>, Patrick Ewing, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/allen-iverson-comes-clean-on-his-infamous-practice-rant-20220509-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Allen Iverson</a>,</strong> and so many more.</p>
<p>But at the end of the day, most people will judge a player for hisrésumé, and what speaks louder than championships? Winning a ring<strong> is the endgame and ultimate goal</strong>, and just a handful of guys can achieve it.</p>
<p>As we know by now, no athlete won more championships in all four major leagues <strong>(NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL)</strong> than <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/how-many-finals-mvp-awards-and-championship-rings-have-bill-russell-won-20220731-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bill Russell</strong></a>. So, now that he’s passed away, we’ll let you know about the only guys that come close: the <strong>winningest players in NBA history.</strong></p>
<h2>NBA Rings: Players With The Most Championships</h2>
<h3>3. John Havlicek, Satch Sanders, K.C. Jones, &amp; Tom Heisonh – 8 Rings</h3>
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<p>The <strong>Boston Celtics </strong>won 11 rings in 13 years, so it’s only normal that most of the members of those teams make this list. In fact, <strong>Tom Heisonh and K.C. Jones</strong> won a ring in eight out of the nine seasons they played in the league.</p>
<p>Heisonh was a part of the1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965 championship teams, while <strong>Jones joined them later</strong> and won in1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966.</p>
<p><strong>Satch Sanders</strong> followed by winning in1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, while <strong>John Havlicek </strong>became one of the greatest players of all time and helped them win in1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976. Two of those rings came in the post-Bill Russell ea.</p>
<h3>2. Sam Jones – 10 Rings</h3>
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<p>Most people talk about Bill Russell and for very good reasons, but if <strong>Michael Jordan </strong>had <strong>Scottie Pippen</strong>, then Russell had<strong> Sam Jones.</strong> The Celtics would’ve been as dominant if he wasn’t there as well.</p>
<p>Jones averaged <strong>17.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game</strong> through his 12-year career. He was a master in the clutch and often took his game up a notch in the playoffs, carrying the offense while Russell anchored the defense.</p>
<h3>1. Bill Russell – 11 Rings</h3>
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<p>The man, the legend<strong>. Bill Russell</strong> was a gifted athlete who literally jumped over his own teammates to swat shots. Considered the greatest defender of all time, he could lock down the glass like no other, then push the break by himself, and then dunk over two people from the free-throw line.</p>
<p>Russell was a winner on and off the court, an example and a leader for minorities. He also had one of the first ‘star’ contracts in the NBA, so he was also a pioneer in that regard. Winner of <strong>11 rings in 13 seasons, </strong>Russell’s résumé will never be topped.</p>

NBA Rings: Bill Russell and the players with the most NBA championships

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<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/bill-russell-my-life-my-may-how-to-watch-the-celtics-icon-documentary-20220731-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bill Russell</strong></a>marked an era in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-2022-2023-when-does-the-next-season-start-20220617-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> during his <strong>13-season run </strong>with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/boston-celtics-nba-championships-list-by-year-of-all-the-titles-won-by-the-celtics-20220601-0050.html?activate-overlay=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Boston Celtics</strong></a>. His best contributions were off the court, however Russell was the first Black superstar of theleague. In fact, one of his on-court nicknames is <strong>“The Secretary of Defense”</strong>for his outstanding defensive skills.</p>
<p>His legacy has been unquestionable that the league took onlysix years after his retirement to inducthimto the NBA Hall of Fame. If that wasn’t enough, the five-time NBA Most Valuable Player award winner had his number six Celtics’ jersey retired three years after his retirement.</p>
<p>However, the question still remains. <strong>Bill Russell </strong>have won many individual awards with the <strong>Boston Celtics</strong>. But this main purpose of this article is to clarify how many <strong>NBA Finals MVP awards</strong>and how many <strong>NBA Championship rings</strong> have the Celtics’ legend won.</p>
<h2>How many NBA Championship Rings have Bill Russell won?</h2>
<p>Bill Russell played for <strong>13straight seasons in the NBA</strong>. During that time, Russell was a Boston Celtics player who made it to the NBA Finals 12times. In fact, Russell clinched <strong>11 NBA Championship Rings </strong>with the <strong>Boston Celtics.</strong> Therefore, he is the NBA player with most NBA Championship Rings ever. A record that hasn’t been near close to be broken.</p>
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<td>1957</td>
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<td>St. Louis Hawks</td>
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<td>1959</td>
<td>Boston Celtics</td>
<td>Minneapolis Lakers</td>
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<td>1960</td>
<td>Boston Celtics</td>
<td>St. Louis Hawks</td>
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<td>1961</td>
<td>Boston Celtics</td>
<td>St. Louis Hawks</td>
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<td>1962</td>
<td>Boston Celtics</td>
<td>Los Angeles Lakers</td>
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<td>1963</td>
<td>Boston Celtics</td>
<td>Los Angeles Lakers</td>
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<td>1964</td>
<td>Boston Celtics</td>
<td>San Francisco Warriors</td>
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<td>Boston Celtics</td>
<td>Los Angeles Lakers</td>
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<td>1966</td>
<td>Boston Celtics</td>
<td>Los Angeles Lakers</td>
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<td>1968</td>
<td>Boston Celtics</td>
<td>Los Angeles Lakers</td>
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<td>1969</td>
<td>Boston Celtics</td>
<td>Los Angeles Lakers</td>
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<h2>How many NBA Finals MVP awards have Bill Rusell won?</h2>
<p>As said before, <strong>Bill Russell </strong>played <strong>12 NBA Finals</strong> in his <strong>13 NBA-season career</strong>. However, there wasn’t any award to name the most outstanding player for that particular game series. Therefore, the NBA decided to introduce this award for the <strong>1969 NBA Finals</strong> when Russell alongside the Celtics won the NBA Championship. But the award winner was Los Angeles Lakers’ player <strong>Jerry West</strong>.</p>
<p>Therefore, years later in 2009, the NBA decided to change the name of this award to Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP award to honor Russell’s<strong>11-time NBA Championship legacy</strong>. Also, in the llast <strong>2022 NBA Finals</strong> when <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-finals-mvp-complete-list-of-all-most-valuable-players-by-year-20220614-0037.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Stephen Curry</strong></a> finally was awarded with it, Rusell himself congratulate him.<span></span></p>
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<p>There is no doubt that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/bill-russell-went-on-to-immortality-20220731-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bill Russell</strong> </a>left a huge legacy in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-2022-2023-when-does-the-next-season-start-20220617-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a>, both on and off the court. The 6-foot-10 center was one of the first big men to play in the league for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-analyst-reveals-how-the-celtics-could-land-kevin-durant-now-20220729-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics.</a> With great dominance andathleticism, Russell proved that Black players should be the backbone of the league’s success.</p>
<p>Alongside many huge athletes like <strong>Muhammad Ali</strong>, <strong>Jim Brown</strong> and <strong>Kareem Abdul-Jabbar </strong>were eagered to make an impact about social injustice to Black people, ongoing war situations and many social causes regarding racism.</p>
<p>That’s why many <strong>NBA players</strong> especially Black know the huge relevance Russell had in the league at that time. Therefore, many Black starts like <strong>Michael Jordan</strong>, <strong>Magic Johnson </strong>and many more nowadays were able to play in the <strong>NBA</strong> as big stars.</p>
<h2>NBA legends and stars react to Bill Russell’s passing</h2>
<p><strong>Bill Russell’s family</strong> posted an announcement early on Sunday, July 31 about his passing. Since then, social media was flooded with NBA stars, Hall-of-famers adressing this delicate situation, including <strong>Michael Jordan</strong> as well as <strong>Paul Pierce </strong>and <strong>Magic Johnson</strong>. Also, current Celtics’ players like <strong>Jayson</strong> <strong>Tatum</strong> and <strong>Jaylen</strong> <strong>Brown</strong> posted about it.</p>
<p><em><strong>“Bill Russell, was a pioneer – as a player, as an champion, as the NBA’s first Black head coach and as an activist. He paved the way and set an example for every Black player came into the league after him, including me. The world has lost a legend. My condolences to his family and may he rest in peace.”</strong></em><strong>Michael Jordan</strong> on Russell’s passing, according toShams Charania, NBA insider for the Athletic.</p>
<p>Another of the many NBA former players who paid respects to Russell was <strong>Magic Johnson</strong>. He posted 6 tweets describing the importance Bill Russell had on him. <em><strong>“Bill Russell was my idol. I looked up to him on the court and off. His success on the court was undeniable; he was dominate and great, winning 11 NBA championships. Off the court, Bill Russell paved the way for guys like me.”</strong></em><span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bill Russell was my idol. I looked up to him on the court and off. His success on the court was undeniable; he was dominate and great, winning 11 NBA championships. Off the court, Bill Russell paved the way for guys like me. <a href="https://t.co/ZMIrEx8Tne">pic.twitter.com/ZMIrEx8Tne</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Rest In Peace ��thank you for paving the way and inspiring so many Today is a sad day but also great day to celebrate his legacy and what he stood for �� <a href="https://t.co/kvDaIsjpGG">pic.twitter.com/kvDaIsjpGG</a></p>
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Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Paul Pierce and more react to Bill Russell's passing

Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Paul Pierce and more react to Bill Russell's passing - Bolavip US

<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/metta-world-peace-explais-why-bill-russell-is-the-goat-over-michael-jordan-20210413-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bill Russell</strong></a> has established himself in history as one of the greatest <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lakers-legend-robert-horry-names-nba-untransferable-players-neither-lebron-james-nor-kevin-durant-20220714-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>legends of the NBA</strong></a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-analyst-reveals-how-the-celtics-could-land-kevin-durant-now-20220729-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Celtics</strong></a>.He was a five-time Most Valuable Player, a 12-time All-Star Game selection and by 1980 was ranked as the greatest player in NBA history, following a vote by reporters.</p>
<p>During his career he won 11 championships in 13 years and the last ones as the first black coach in a professional league in the United States.The pillar of Boston’s team dynasty and Hall of Famer has been involved in the fight for civil rights for his fellow black Americans, and even marched alongside <strong>Martin Luther King Jr.</strong></p>
<p>This morning his family released a statement on social media confirming the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/bill-russell-went-on-to-immortality-20220731-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>icon’s death at the age of 88</strong></a>. The cause of death has not yet been confirmed, but he was accompanied by his wife, Jeannine, at all times.<em>“We hope each of us can find a new way to act or speak up with Bill’s uncompromising, dignified and always constructive commitment to principle. That would be one last, and lasting, win for our beloved #6”</em>,the announcement ended.</p>
<h2>‘Bill Russell: My Life, My Way’:How to watch the biographical documentary of the NBA giant</h2>
<p>The biographical documentary of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/bill-russell-s-rings-how-many-does-he-have-20210308-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Russell’s life</a>, <strong>narrated by himself</strong>, highlights the giant’s contributions to the world of sports and society, establishing himself as a key figure in the history of the country’s civil rights movement in the late 1950s and 1960s.</p>
<p>Now, two decades after the film’s release, the world must bid farewell to a legend. Russell left an indelible mark on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/shaquille-o-neal-notes-the-skill-his-son-shareef-must-develop-to-be-the-new-giannis-antetokounmpo-20220730-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a>, his team and society. That will never be forgotten.Thanks to producer <strong>Kendall Reid</strong>, the one-hour documentary, “<em>Bill Russell: My Life, My Way,</em>” is now available on YouTube. It first aired on April 17, 2000 and was produced by HBO Sports.</p>
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'Bill Russell: My Life, My Way': How to watch the Celtics Icon Documentary

'Bill Russell: My Life, My Way': How to watch the Celtics Icon Documentary - Bolavip US

<p>This <strong>Saturday, July 31, 2022</strong>, painful news was known for the world of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/shaquille-o-neal-notes-the-skill-his-son-shareef-must-develop-to-be-the-new-giannis-antetokounmpo-20220730-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> basketball and especially for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-analyst-reveals-how-the-celtics-could-land-kevin-durant-now-20220729-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Boston Celtics</strong></a>, since one of the most emblematic players in its history has gone on to immortality. The multi-champion center in the Massachusetts franchise, <strong>Bill Russell,</strong> passed today to immortality.</p>
<p>In the official twitter account of the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/celtics-icon-not-sure-trading-for-kevin-durant-is-whats-best-for-boston-20220728-0031.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Boston Celtics</strong></a> leyend, the sad news was confirmed:<em> “<strong>Bill Russell</strong>, the most prolific winner in American sports history, passed away peacefully today at age 88, with his wife, <strong>Jeannine</strong>, by his side. Arrangements for his memorial service will be announced soon.”</em></p>
<p>At the moment the causes of <strong>Bill Russell</strong>‘s death are unknown, although more details will surely be known in the coming hours. With him goes a legend not only of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-jayson-tatum-reacts-to-the-kevin-durant-rumors-20220727-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Boston Celtics</strong></a> team, but of all American sports. There will surely be a tribute to the center by the Massachusetts franchise.</p>
<h2>Who was Bill Russell?</h2>
<p>The name of <strong>Bill Russell</strong> has transcended borders, so much so that there is no basketball fan in the world who has not heard of him. He was the most prolific athlete in the history of American sports, winning no less than <strong>11 NBA titles</strong>, all of them with the team in which he played his entire playing career, the <strong>Boston Celtics.</strong></p>
<p>During the 1960s, the Massachusetts franchise was widely dominant in the <strong>NBA</strong>, winning practically all the titles of the decade (they only did not win in 1967, the year in which the champions were the <strong>Philadelphia 76ers</strong>), also fulfilling in the last three years of their race the dual role of player/coach.</p>
<p><strong>Russell</strong> was a very complete player, but he stood out above all for his defensive strength. He was one of the few who could stop the fury of the early years of another legend like <strong>Wilt Chamberlain</strong>. Many specialists point out that, if that statistic had existed in those years, he would surely be one of the greatest blockers in history.<span></span></p>
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Bill Russell to immortality: NBA and Boston Celtics legend dies at 88

Bill Russell to immortality: NBA and Boston Celtics legend dies at 88 - Bolavip US

<p>This year’s <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/shaq-and-dwyane-wade-explain-why-nikola-jokic-is-the-mvp-20220408-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA MVP</a> race </strong>was one for the ages. For the first time in years, there were at least 4 legit candidates who made a strong case to win the award<strong>. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/sixers-news-joel-embiid-suggests-why-james-harden-hasnt-won-an-nba-ring-20220415-0021.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joel Embiid</a>, Devin Booker, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/giannis-antetokounmpos-profile-age-weight-height-show-size-and-jersey-number-20220418-0028.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a></strong> would’ve run away with the price 9 years out of 10.</p>
<p>In the end, however, it was <strong>Nikola Jokic </strong>the one who stood tall among the rest. Not only did he improve his metrics from his first MVP season but he also single-handedly led the <strong>Denver Nuggets</strong> to the playoffs.</p>
<p>And while the outcome of the season was far from what he expected, he still got the praise and recognition he deserved. Moreover, he joined an exclusive club featuring the likes of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/tom-brady-michael-jordan-and-david-beckham-support-lewis-hamilton-at-the-miami-grand-prix-2022-20220508-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Jordan</a>, LeBron James, </strong>and not many more; becoming <strong>a back-to-back MVP winner.</strong></p>
<h2>NBA MVP: All Players Who Won Consecutive NBA MVPs</h2>
<p>+<strong> Bill Russell: </strong>1960-61, 1961-62, 1962-63<br> + <strong>Wilt Chamberlain:</strong> 1965-66, 1966-67, 1967-68<br> + <strong>Kareem Abdul-Jabbar:</strong> 1975-76, 1976-77<br> +<strong> Moses Malone</strong>: 1981-82, 1982-83<br> + <strong>Larry Bird: </strong>1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86<br> + <strong>Magic Johnson:</strong> 1988-89, 1989-90<br> + <strong>Michael Jordan: </strong>1990-91, 1991-92<br> + <strong>Tim Duncan:</strong> 2001-02, 2002-03<br> + <strong>Steve Nash:</strong> 2004-05, 2005-06<br> +<strong> LeBron James:</strong> 2008-09, 2009-10 / 2011-12, 2012-13<br> +<strong> Stephen Curry:</strong> 2014-15, 2015-16<br> + <strong>Giannis Antetokounmpo: 2</strong>018-19, 2019-20<br> +<strong> Nikola Jokic:</strong> 2020-21, 2021-22</p>
<p>Jokic<strong> led the league in nearly every single advanced stat</strong>. Also, the fact that his two co-stars missed most of the season (or all of it) due to injury and he still led the Nuggets to the playoffs spoke volumes of his impact on the court.</p>
<p>As you can tell, the only two players who<strong>never won a championship</strong> on this list are Steve Nash and Jokic. Fortunately for him, he still has plenty left in the tank to change that and add an even bigger accolade to his already impressive résumé.</p>

Nikola Jokic, Steph Curry, and all back-to-back NBA MVP winners

Nikola Jokic, Steph Curry, and all back-to-back NBA MVP winners - Bolavip US

<p>It’s funny to think how different <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> history </strong>would’ve been if it wasn’t for trades. Would <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/kobe-bryant-t127173" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Kobe Bryant</strong></a> had become such a legend if he had stayed with the <strong>Charlotte Hornets?</strong> Would the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Boston Celtics</strong></a> beas dominant if it wasn’t for<strong> Bill Russell?</strong></p>
<p>There’s always something going on in the league. GMs are constantly trying to improve their team at someone else’s expense, and what might seem like a great deal at the time <strong>could turn out to be a disaster.</strong></p>
<p>Looking back, five trades have had a massive impact on the history of the Association, not only because of the pieces implied in the transaction but also because of how<strong> they paved the way for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-15-Greatest-NBA-Players-of-All-Time-20200329-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">unmatched legacies</a>.</strong> Here, we’re going to talk a little bit about that.</p>
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<h2>5 Trades That Changed The NBA Forever:</h2>
<h3>5. Dirk Nowitzki To Dallas Mavericks</h3>
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<p><strong>Trade Package: </strong><em>Dirk Nowitzki &amp; Pat Garrity for Robert Traylor.</em></p>
<p>No one, not even the most optimistic<strong> Dallas Mavericks</strong> fan ever thought that <strong>Dirk Nowitzki</strong> was going to turn out to be as great as he was. He was just another skinny kid from Europe who wasn’t fast or athletic but had a smooth jump shot.</p>
<p>The <strong>Milwaukee Bucks</strong> weren’t exactly impressed by Dirk’s shooting skills and used their 9th overall pick just to trade him away to the Mavs. Dirk’s career got off to a terrible, slow start and he looked like a bust more often than not. Then, it all changed.</p>
<p>Nowitzki now has a shot at being considered the greatest foreign player of all time. He scored <strong>31,560 points </strong>throughout his career and changed the power forward position with his ability to stretch the floor. He had one of the most incredible championship runs of all time and even won MVP.</p>
<h3>4. James Harden To Houston Rockets</h3>
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<p><strong>Trade Package:</strong> <em>James Harden, Cole Aldrich, Daequan Cook &amp; Lazar Hayward for Jeremy Lamb, Kevin Martin, a 2013 1st round pick, a 2013 2nd round pick, and a 2014 1st roundpick.</em></p>
<p>Regardless of how many draft picks <strong>Sam Presti</strong> manages to gather, he’ll always be judged for this trade. The<strong> Oklahoma City Thunder</strong> couldn’t keep both <strong>James Harden</strong> and<strong> Serge Ibaka,</strong> so he chose to re-sign the rim protector and trade away the Sixth Man of the Year.</p>
<p>That looked like the right choice at the time. He already had plenty of scoring with <strong>Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook </strong>and Ibaka simply was a better fit for their needs. But looking back, the reality is that he traded James Harden<strong> over $4 million</strong>. FOUR million.</p>
<p>Harden went on to become one of the most explosive scorers in the league and the Thunder didn’t make it to the NBA Finals again. Moreover, they didn’t get much out of the draft picks they got, and neither <strong>Jeremy Lambnor Kevin Martin</strong> could provide the explosive offensive spark that Harden gave them.</p>
<h3>3. LeBron James To Miami Heat</h3>
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<p><strong>Trade Package:</strong> <em>LeBron James for a 2011 2nd round pick, 2021 2nd round pick, 2013 first round pick, 2016 first round pick, pick swaps in 2012.</em></p>
<p>Contrary to what most people think, <strong>LeBron James </strong>didn’t just sign with the <strong>Miami Heat.</strong> It was a sign-and-trade and it got the <strong>Cleveland Cavaliers</strong> plenty of draft assets. Unfortunately, that wasn’t enough for the fans to forgive him right away.</p>
<p>LeBron’s infamous “Decision” and “Taking his talents to South Beach” made him one of the most hated players on Earth but it finally allowed him to blossom and <strong>win multiple NBA Championships.</strong></p>
<p>James cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time and the Cavaliers were a bottom-feeding team once again. He spent the best years of his career side by side with <strong>Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh</strong> before an epic homecoming that only made him more of a basketball legend.</p>
<h3>2. Scottie Pippen To Chicago Bulls</h3>
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<p><strong>Trade Package: </strong><em>Scottie Pippen &amp; a 1989 1st round pickfor Olden Polynice, a 1988 2nd round draft pick, and a 1989 1st round draft pick.</em></p>
<p>Yeah, believe it or not, the great<strong> Scottie Pippen </strong>could’ve played for the<strong> Seattle Supersonics.</strong> As a matter of fact, he could’ve been traded multiple times in his career but <strong>Michael Jordan</strong> demanded the <strong>Chicago Bulls</strong> to kill those deals over and over.</p>
<p>Pippen was exactly what the Bulls needed to turn the corner and become a competitive force in the Eastern Conference. He was the perfect complement for Jordan and <strong>his top-notch defense </strong>made them the best one-two punch in the league, and it wasn’t even close.</p>
<p>Together, Pippen and Jordan went <strong>a perfect 6-0 in the NBA Finals</strong> and turned the Bulls into the greatest dynasty of all time. They made the game global and dominated the league in an era that was just stacked with talent. He and Jordan are the reason why many Hall of Famers could never win a ring.</p>
<h3>1. Bill Russell To Boston Celtics</h3>
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<p><strong>Trade Package:</strong> <em>Bill Russell forCliff Hagan and Ed Macauley.</em></p>
<p>The <strong>Atlanta Hawks </strong>franchise has always struggled to find success, but they only have themselves to blame for that. They could’ve had the winningest player in NBA history but instead traded him away for an aging star.</p>
<p>The <strong>Boston Celtics</strong> traded two players for the second overall pick, turning that pick into Bill Russell. Russell went on to become the most dominant force in the league, and perhaps the <strong>most dominant NBA player of all time.</strong></p>
<p>Even if Russell’s competition was far from the pros we see nowadays, he still made the Celtics the team to beat in the league. <strong>Winning 11 rings (8 consecutive)in 13 seasons, </strong>he’s the reason why the C’s are still tied for the most NBA championshipsall-time at 17. His numbers weren’t impressive at all but he’s one of the greatest rim protectors to ever live.</p>

Five trades that changed the NBA forever

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<p>For decades, fans and analysts have debated who’s the greatest player of all time. It happens in every single sport, and basketball clearly isn’t the exception to that rule, especially given <strong>how many legends the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> has seen.</strong></p>
<p>Most of the time, the GOAT debate ends on two or three possible outcomes: It’s either <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/michael-jordan-t85627" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Jordan,</a> or <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a>, or Kobe Bryant. </strong>Not many people will tell you that the greatest of all time is someone outside of those three.</p>
<p>Then again, every now and then, someone brings up one of the older legends of the game such as <strong>Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, or Bill Russell; </strong>citing their unmatched dominance in their time.</p>
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<h2>Metta World Peace Says Bill Russell, Not Michael Jordan, Is The GOAT</h2>
<p>That seems to be the case with <strong>Ron Artest, A.K.A Metta World Peace,</strong> as he recently said on the <strong>Fierce Talk with Ryan Garcia podcast</strong> that Bill Russell is the undisputed GOAT because of all the rings he won:</p>
<p><strong><em>“I think Bill Russell is (the GOAT), honestly. Bill Russell got 11 championships. I look at Michael as one of the greatest. But I think Bill Russell is the greatest. When you can win in your era. That’s what it’s about. Winning in your era. And nobody dominated like that. Not even Michael Jordan,” </em></strong>the former champion said.</p>
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<p>Nonetheless, Artest’s words should be taken with a grain of salt, as he’s gone back-and-forth in this subject multiple times. He’s called Kobe, LeBron, and Jordan the GOAT more than once, so maybe <strong>he just can’t make up his mind.</strong></p>
<p>Bill Russell is the winningest playerof all time and his 11 rings <strong>aren’t likely to be matched.</strong> Ever. So even if he played during a softer era with mostly non-professional players, he still dominated as no one else did.</p>
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Metta World Peace explains why Bill Russell is the GOAT over Michael Jordan

Metta World Peace explains why Bill Russell is the GOAT over Michael Jordan - Bolavip US

<p><strong>There are players that every fan would have loved to watch playing in person</strong>. It happens in any sport, in every competition. In <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a>, most of the current fans couldn’t see the amazing <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a> that left a mark in the game’s history. <strong>Bill Russell</strong> is a legend that featured in those years.</p>
<p>Hewas such an important player that he’s one of those cases which lots of fans regret not having the chance to see on the court. <strong>The former center was part of that <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/the-greatest-players-in-boston-celtics-history-20210217-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celtics dynasty</a> and he even spent his entire playing career in that franchise</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Russell played for 13 years in Boston, from 1956 to 1969</strong>. He didn’t need to play anywhere else. There he achieved all the amazing records that explain for itself what a superb player he was. <strong>Five-time NBA MVP</strong>, <strong>12-time All-Star</strong>, and an NBAchampion with the Celtics on many occasions. Here we’ll take a look into Bill Russell’s rings.</p>
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<h2>The rings won by Bill Russell with the Celtics dynasty</h2>
<p><strong>Bill Russell has 11 rings from his thriving spell in the Boston Celtics</strong>, where he was the leader of the famous dynasty during those years in the NBA. That’s the greatest mark ever in the league, <strong>making Bill Russell the player that won the most NBA championships in basketball history</strong>.</p>
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<p>His record seemsextremelyhighfor anyone to even get close. To have a more clear idea of what <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/25-incredible-NBA-records-unlikely-to-be-broken-20200430-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">an amazing achievement</a> this one is, the ones who are behind Russell in this list are all players from thoseCeltics too. Not even <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/michael-jordan-t85627" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Jordan</a> and his legendary <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/chicago-bulls-t101422" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chicago Bulls</a> with six rings could repeat what thatsuccessfulBoston did.<span></span></p>
<p>Bill Russell and his eleven rings are enough to prove what a magnificent basketballerhe was and how majestic that Boston Celtics team was as well. Even the NBA Finals MVPaward was namedafter him since 2009.<strong>The former center is the winningest player ever in this game</strong>, and many people who were not able to see him in those years in person would have been glad to do so.</p>
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Bill Russell's rings: How many does he have?

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<p><strong>Sam Jones, Robert Parish, Dave Cowens, Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Paul Pierce, Jeff Hornacek, Tom Heinsohn, and Bob Cousy </strong>are just some of the countless legends that have worn the green and white <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Boston Celtics</strong> </a>jersey. They paved the way for those who came after and made them the winningest team in <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> history,</strong> tied with the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong></a> with 17 NBA championships. Needless to say, it will be a lot of time before any other franchise can meet any of them at the top.</p>
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<p>The Boston Celtics were the most dominant team in the world during basketball’s early days. They haven’t been as successful over the<strong> past three decades</strong> or so but they’re still one of the most popular and intimidating franchises in all sports.</p>
<p>Being a Boston Celtic is all about winning. Playing at the<strong> TD Garden</strong> means leaving everything on the court every single night out there but once you win the love and admiration of their fanbase, they’ll be by your side until the end. Today, we’re going to honor some of the guys who did it, by letting you know about the top 10 greatest players in Boston Celtics history.</p>
<p><strong>Honorable Mention:</strong><em><strong> JoJo White, Dennis Johnson, Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo, Danny Ainge, Nate Archibald</strong></em></p>
<h2>The 10 Greatest Players In Boston Celtics History</h2>
<h2>10. Sam Jones</h2>
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<p>While he doesn’t get nearly half of the credit he should, <strong>Sam Jones</strong> played a vital part in the Boston Celtics’ dynasty. He was Bill Russell’s gunman and the guy who carried the scoring load for the team while he anchored the defense in the paint.</p>
<p>Jones was a master of the mid-range and his iconic bank-shots was money more often than not. He was a gifted athlete and a savvy scorer who helped the Celtics win not one, not two, but<strong> 10 NBA championships.</strong></p>
<h2>9. Tom Heinsohn</h2>
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<p>Once again, a player from the Bill Russell era who people don’t talk often enough makes our list. <strong>Tom Heinsohn</strong> was a physical presence at the four, and while he wasn’t as big as some of his rivals, he made up for it with his never-ending hustle and grit.</p>
<p>Heinsohn had a sweet scoring touch from all over the paint during his prime, and his ability to gain and maintain position made him a dominant rebounder on both ends of the floor. He played for 9 seasons and <strong>won 8 rings.</strong></p>
<h2>8. Robert Parish</h2>
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<p><strong>Robert Parish</strong> is the kind of big man that would be perfectly suited for today’s game. He was a solid rim protector and defensive anchor that could also shock you every now and then from the perimeter, a walking double-double and the ultimate hustler.</p>
<p>Paris was the true definition of consistency during his 14 seasons with the Boston Celtics, looming below the rim next to Kevin McHale and helping them win<strong> 4 NBA championships</strong>. He was a willing facilitator and a better playmaker and ball-handler than most big men.</p>
<h2>7. Bob Cousy</h2>
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<p><strong>Bob Cousy</strong> was perhaps the first truly great point guard in the history of the Association. He could run the break, find the open guy, and put the ball in a favorable spot for his teammate on every single possession. He made passes no other player could back then.</p>
<p>Cousy was a never-ending source of energy and had the best handles in the game during his prime, and while he wasn’t much of an efficient scorer, he had a great feel for drawing contact and getting his bread at the charity stripe. He<strong> won 6 rings</strong> with the Celtics.</p>
<h2>6. Dave Cowens</h2>
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<p><strong>Dave Cowens</strong> was the ultimate hustler. He wasn’t the most skilled or agile player on the court but his defensive relentlessnessmade him one of the most feared and respected players in the world. Despite being undersized, he could guard one through five.</p>
<p>Cowens was tough, physical, and wouldn’t mind putting his body on the line every single possession. His grit, grind, and desire to prevent a bucket at all-cost helped the Celtics <strong>win a couple of rings.</strong></p>
<h2>5. Paul Pierce</h2>
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<p>While<strong> Paul Pierce</strong> was only able to lead the Boston Celtics to two NBA Finals and one ring, he still has a place as one of the five greatest players in franchise history, and perhaps the last true idol and icon they had.</p>
<p>Pierce wasn’t athletic but made up for it with one of the smoothest jump shots in the history of the game. He was a guy you could trust with <strong>a big-time shot</strong> and that thrived when it mattered the most, a top-notch competitor that would never back down from a challenge.</p>
<h2>4. Kevin McHale</h2>
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<p><strong>Kevin McHale</strong> was the living example that it didn’t matter whether you started a game or not. If you were good, you’d get your minutes. He had one of the smoothest foot-works in the history of basketball and was the perfect guy to play next to Larry Bird.</p>
<p>McHale has a strong case for being the greatest scorer in the post to ever play the game of basketball. In fact, those guarding him were known to be in ‘The Torture Chamber’ thanks to his skills and savviness. He <strong>won 3 ring</strong>s and was a tough guy who wouldn’t mind playing through injuries.</p>
<h2>3. John Havlicek</h2>
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<p><strong>John Havlicek </strong>was a tough and gifted athlete that could’ve also thrived in the NFL. He could do a little bit of everything and his defensive impact was only topped by his ability to score or get his teammates involved.</p>
<p>‘Hondo’ was a threat in passing lanes and could play – and defend – both guard spots and even at the three if needed. He was a terrific shooter for his time and one of the most iconic players of his time as well. The Celtics won <strong>8 rings</strong> in 16 seasons with him on the team.</p>
<h2>2. Larry Bird</h2>
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<p>Long before LeBron James and Kevin Durant,<strong> Larry Bird</strong> was the unanimous choice as the greatest small forward of all time. The only thing smoother than his jump shot and footwork was his trash-talking.</p>
<p>Bird was one of the best shooters of all time but his defensive impact was also duly noted night in and night out. He won 3 straight MVPs and led the Boston Celtics to<strong> 3 NBA championships </strong>during the all-time high of his rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers.</p>
<h2>1. Bill Russell</h2>
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<p>Younger fans tend to be petty to <strong>Bill Russell </strong>because of the time he played in. And while some of his accolades could be taken with a grain of salt, he’s still the winningest player in the history of basketball.</p>
<p>Russell was the most dominant defender in the world during his prime. He owned the glass and swatted shots at will, leading his team to <strong>11 NBA championships </strong>during his 13-year career. That’s never going to be topped or even matched.</p>

The Green: The greatest players in Boston Celtics history

The Green: The greatest players in Boston Celtics history - Bolavip US

<p><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/james-harden-t120183" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>James Harden</strong></a>completed a blockbuster move to the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Brooklyn Nets</strong></a>after requestinga trade from the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/houston-rockets-t102082" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Houston Rockets</strong></a>, his team in the NBA for the last nine years. Harden is now entering a new chapter in his career and it’s time to check what moves made the waves move this way, before.</p>
<p>General Managers often get rid of potential stars because they don’t fit their current timeline or because they don’t believe that they’ll ever reach their ceiling. Then,<strong> they wind up dominating the league somewhere else.</strong></p>
<p>Luckily for us and for those executives willing to take risks, that’s not likely to change any time soon given the nature of the Association and today, we’re going to let you know about the <strong>7 biggest blockbuster deals in NBA history.</strong></p>
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<p><em><strong>Honorable Mentions: Shaquille O’Neal to Miami Heat, Dirk Nowitzki to Dallas Mavericks, Kevin Garnett to Boston Celtics.</strong></em></p>
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<h2>7. Robert Parish To The Boston Celtics</h2>
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<p><strong>Trade:</strong> Two-first round picks in the 1980 Draft (1 &amp; 13) for Robert Parish and the 3rd overall pick in the 1980 Draft.</p>
<p><strong>Red Auerbach </strong>was a genius and not only because of his coaching skills but also because of the moves he made. Back in Draft night in 1980, he landed two-thirds of a core that would dominate the NBA in the 80s:<strong> Robert Parish</strong> and a first-round pick.</p>
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<p>The <strong>Boston Celtics</strong> traded two first-round picks and used the one they got in return to draft <strong>Kevin McHale.</strong> Then, McHale, Parish, and<strong> Larry Bird </strong>helped the franchise reach the NBA Finals 5 times, winning 4 NBA Championships. The Warriors, on the other hand, didn’t fare so well until the Splash Brothers came along.</p>
<h2>6. LeBron James To The Miami Heat</h2>
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<p><strong>Trade: </strong>Two first-round picks (2013 &amp; 2016), two second-round picks (2011 &amp; 2012), and pick-swap rights in 2012 for LeBron James.</p>
<p>Contrary to popular belief, <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron--james-t27090" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>LeBron James</strong></a> didn’t sign with the <strong>Miami Heat</strong> as a free agent. Instead, he completed a sign-and-trade with the <strong>Cleveland Cavaliers</strong> to ‘take his talents to South Beach’ in one of the most controversial and impactful moves in the history of the league.</p>
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<p>James went on to lead the Heat to<strong> 4 straight trips to the NBA Finals,</strong> winning a couple of rings. Until that, LeBron wasn’t mentioned in the GOAT conversation due to his lack of success in the playoffs, and his move to Miami helped him cement his legacy as one of the best to ever do it.</p>
<h2>5. James Harden To The Houston Rockets / Brooklyn Nets</h2>
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<p><strong>Trade:</strong>Brooklyn getJames Harden in a three-way deal with Cleveland and Houston. Caris LeVert, Dante Exum, Rodions Kurucs, four 1st round picksand 4 Nets pick swaps goto Rockets. Jarrett Allen, Taurean Prince to Cleveland.</p>
<p>It’s crazy to think that the <strong>Oklahoma City Thunder</strong> drafted 3 future MVPs and Scoring Champions and didn’t win a single ring. Back then, there were doubts regarding <strong>James Harden’s</strong> potential as a franchise player and <strong>Sam Presti</strong> rathered pay <strong>Serge Ibaka </strong>and trade him to the Houston Rockets.The Thunder broke up their historically talented trio and James Harden went on to blossom as the most unstoppable scorer of the decade with the Rockets.</p>
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<p>Harden, however, could never deliver an NBA Championship to Houston and, after years of failed playoff runs, his frustration pretty much led him to force his way out of the team. That’s when Brooklyn Nets made an appearance to steal the player.</p>
<p>Brooklyn were linked with James Harden for quite some time before finally pulling the trigger on that move, beating Philadelphia 76ers and landing a big star to create a Big 3 alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.</p>
<h2>4. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar To The Los Angeles Lakers</h2>
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<p><strong>Trade:</strong>Junior Bridgeman, Dave Meyers, Elmore Smith and Brian Winters for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.</p>
<p><strong>Kareem Abdul-Jabbar </strong>had already outgrown the <strong>Milwaukee Bucks</strong> after leading them to an NBA Championship and it was pretty clear that he needed to join a big-market team that better fitted his talents. The <strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong> made the most of the opportunity and lured him as Wilt Chamberlain’s replacement.</p>
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<p>Kareem would go on to lead the Lakers to perennial contention, helping them win 5 rings alongside <strong>Magic Johnson</strong> during the electrifying Showtime era. His durability helped him become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and build the Lakers’ winning culture that persists to this day.</p>
<h2>3. Kobe Bryant To The Los Angeles Lakers</h2>
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<p><strong>Trade:</strong> Vlade Divac for Kobe Bryant.</p>
<p>Can you believe 12 teams actually passed on<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/kobe-bryant-t127173" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kobe Bryant</a></strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/kobe-bryant-t127173" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a>when he entered the NBA Draft as a teenager? More than that, can you believe the <strong>Charlotte Hornets </strong>actually traded him? Well, you must thank <strong>Jerry West</strong> for that, as ‘The Logo’ convinced the Lakers to trade aging star <strong>Vlade Divac</strong> to Charlotte in return for the shooting guard out of Lower Merion.</p>
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<p>It took him a while but once Kobe established himself as a starter, he became one of the fiercest competitor and most talented and dominant scorers of all time. His hard work on both ends of the floor helped the Lakers win <strong>5 NBA Championships</strong>, including a three-peat next to Shaquille O’Neal.</p>
<h2>2. Scottie Pippen To The Chicago Bulls</h2>
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<p><strong>Trade:</strong>Olden Polynice, a second-round pick (1988), and a first-round pick (1989)to Seattle Supersonics for Scottie Pippen.</p>
<p>Even though he’s never gotten the credit he deserves, <strong>Scottie Pippen</strong> is one of the main reasons why the <strong>Chicago Bulls</strong> became the most dominant – and popular – team of the 90s. <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/michael-jordan-t85627" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Michael Jordan</strong> </a>got all of the spotlight and the headlines, but Pippen did plenty of dirty work to help them win both three-peats.</p>
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<p>Pippen was a gifted athlete and one of the greatest defenders of all time. His work on both ends of the floor often made things easier for Jordan, up to the point where MJ even demaned the team not to trade him later in his career. <strong>There would never be a dynasty without this move.</strong></p>
<h2>1. Bill Russell To The Boston Celtics</h2>
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<p><strong>Trade:</strong>Ed Macauley and the rights to Cliff Hagan to St. Louis Hawks for the 2nd pick in the 1956 Draft.</p>
<p>And, obviously, the most influential and impactful trade in NBA history has to be this one. The Celtics sent perennial All-Star and St. Louis native <strong>Ed Macauley </strong>to the Hawks in return for the rights to draft<strong> Bill Russell</strong>. The rest, as you know, is history, as he led the most dominant dynasty ever.</p>
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<p>While the league wasn’t nearly half as competitive as it is nowadays, it’s still impressive to see that the Celtics went on to win<strong> 11 NBA Championships</strong> during Bill Russell’s 13-year tenure in the league. That’s not going to be matched and he’ll always go down as the winningest player to ever lace them up.</p>