On this day in 1966, Celtics legend Red Auerbach named Bill Russell his successor as head coach, 9 years after they drafted ...

Russell would get bored to death," Auerbach said. "See, Russell is very bright (but) after a while, he couldn't stand the ...

Bill Russell is one of the most beloved NBA players (and athletes) of all time. On Monday, Detroit Pistons legend (and Basketball Hall of Famer) Isiah Thomas made a post to Instagram for Russell.

Scottie Pippen has always admired the achievements of his fellow NBA legends. Throughout his illustrious ... accomplishments held by the late great Bill Russell. The Chicago Bulls royalty ...

William Felton "Bill" Russell was a legendary American professional basketball player who played as a center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969 ...

Boston’s phenomenal – and phenomenally popular – basketball dynasty is getting its close-up with the HBO/MAX “Celtics City” series.

From MJ in Chicago to Steph in the Bay, these are the greatest players to ever suit up for each NBA franchise. Legends like Bill Russell, LeBron James, and Tim Duncan made picking just one a real ...