BOSTON — From a 2024 postseason low to the ultimate high, Boston forward Jaylen Brown earned Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP on Monday with a 21-point performance that included eight rebounds and ...

In 2009, the award was renamed in honor of Celtics legend Bill Russell, who won 11 championships with Boston as a player and coach. Media members vote on the Finals MVP at the conclusion of the ...

"If he wants it, the job is his" - Red Auerbach admitted Bob Cousy was offered the Celtics job before Bill Russell made ...

Russell averaged 15.1 points, 22.5 rebounds (yes, really), and 4.3 assists per game over his career, all spent with the Celtics. Close, But No Cigar.

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 ...

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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.