Walton's presence in the paint was a game-changer, leading many fans and analysts to draw comparisons to legends such as Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. In fact, former Portland Trail Blazers coach ...

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.