At least two of Bill Russell's five MVP awards are considered 'questionable' by his critics. One of those was in 1962 which they say is the most controversial MVP of all time. That year ...

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To be the greatest champion in your sport, to revolutionize the way the game is played, and to be a societal leader all at once seems unthinkable, but that is who Bill Russell was. Bill was a ...

Bill Russell -- the prototypical defensive center ... Russell won his second MVP award in 1961. And, of course, there were more championships. The road to the 1962 title began in rocky style ...

Known for his shot-blocking and rebounding, Russell won five MVP awards and 11 NBA titles. He averaged 15.1 points and 22.5 rebounds per game over his career. A consummate team player and leader ...