Boston Celtics green. Fans couldn’t anticipate the impact the then-rookie would have on the NBA, basketball giants that followed him, and the social practices that would shape how a professional athlete can make a difference.
Russell, who died on July 31 at 88, was known during his basketball career as a solid scorer and a rock-solid defensive player.
He will also be remembered as a change agent. Gen Z would call Russell a walking bucket. He was among the best, winning 11 rings in 13 seasons, becoming the epitome of success on the hardwood.
The highlights of his on the court prowess are plentiful, but the 1964 NBA Finals sums up his time as a competitor perfectly.
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