Bill Russell was an 11-time NBA champion and 12-time All-Star, but his impact went far beyond the basketball court as he fought for civil rights and social justice.

A legendary player on the court and a powerful voice for justice off the court, Bill Russell was an immense figure in the history of the NBA. As a cornerstone of the Boston Celtics dynasty of the ...

Bill Russell, who earned 11 NBA championship rings during his career, died on Sunday with his wife Jeannine by his side Jason Hahn is a former Human Interest and Sports Reporter for PEOPLE.

but that is who Bill Russell was. Bill was a champion unlike any other in the history of team sports - an 11-time NBA champion, including winning eight consecutive titles, a five-time MVP ...

Hakeem Olajuwon, a 12-time All-NBA performer and 2-time Finals MVP, used finesse and power to lift the Rockets to a pair of titles in the mid-1990s. Kobe Bryant was an iconic player in NBA and ...

As the NBA retires #6 across the league, several legends of the game share their most intimate conversations from Bill Russell. As the NBA retires #6 across the league, several legends of the game ...

Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash has been named the next coach of the Brooklyn Nets. The two-time MVP joins an exclusive list of Hall of Fame players who went on to become NBA coaches. There are ...

Former NBA player Donald "Slick" Watts has died at ... Watts was signed by coach Bill Russell to play for the Sonics in 1973 as an undrafted rookie. He was with Seattle for less than five years ...

Former President Barack Obama congratulates Bill Russell on his induction ... As a player-coach, Russell led the Boston Celtics to the 1968 NBA championship, becoming the first African-American ...

Yet, Scottie is unequivocal in his belief that no one can ever rival the extensive list of accomplishments held by the late great Bill Russell. The Chicago Bulls royalty acknowledged that the NBA ...

Bill Russell's widow. Russell graduated from McClymonds in 1952, going on to win two NCAA Championships and 11 NBA titles. He also had a huge impact off the court as a leader in the fight for ...

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.