“Bill Russell won 11 Championship and they named a tunnel after Ted Williams” Tommy Heinsohn bashed Boston for disrespecting its greatest superstar
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Bill Russell has been massive figure in the world of sports since the 50s. Over sixty years later, the world now mourns his absence from its soil. The things that he has done for the game of basketball goes beyond the borders of scoring and defending or making quick decisions. As nature called for his end, his legacy will not see the same.
The Boston Celtics became one of the most elite franchises in the history of the NBA and Russell was a massive reason for it. The team holds ownership to 18 titles of which 11 were won during his time with them. He was an excellent coach and also a mentor for man rising big men of today’s game. He never stopped supporting today’s generation.
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Bill Russell showed the true meaning of teamwork
Over the years, several associates of the league have explained stories if the late great Celtics center and many pointed out the fact of how generous he was. Through his career, he was never a top level scorer but he knew where he had to be and when he had to be there. Bill Russell averaged 15.1 points and 22.5 rebounds throughout his career and proved himself as a defensive juggernaut.
As sports writer Frank Deford had described the former MVP in his article published by the Vault, he was, “most divine teammate ever.” The writer also explained the scenario on how they met. Bill had spoken to him about the difference between being friends and being friendly with each other. According to Deford, the Hall of Famer was a very wise person and his down t earth nature was what made him who he was.
Boston Celtics greats claim Bill Russell is extremely underrated
There is not avoiding the attention Bill Russell had garnered for himself and for the league. During his career, he played with many other all-time greats as himself which includes Bob Cousy. The legendary point guard said,“What the Celtics did with Russ will never be duplicated in a team sport. Never.”
It seems that Russell impacted many athletes and peers of his time. Tommy Heinsohn, another Celtics legend who shared 9 seasons with Bill said,“Look, all I know is, the guy won two NCAA championships, 50-some college games in a row, the Olympics, then he came to Boston and won 11 championships in 13 years, and they named a f***ing tunnel after Ted Williams.”
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