Russell's approach Russell was one of the more sought-after stars in the league during his prime. He was not only a winner on the court; he also broke down barriers for athletes away from it.

Even Jones, who won 10 championships alongside Russell, admitted that Cowens was doing something that even Bill couldn't do, especially on the offensive end. "Dave does something (Bill) Russell ...

In August 2022, the NBA made a special decision to retire Bill Russell’s jersey number, six, across the entire league. This was the first time the NBA retired a number for all teams.

On June 25, 1984, Bill Russell broke a Los Angeles Dodgers franchise record by playing in his 1,953rd career game. He started in center field, hit second in the lineup and went 0-for-3 in a 9-4 ...

However, "The Doctor" once reflected that the late great Bill Russell impacted him the most as a player and a person. Erving even recounted his unforgettable moment with Russell.