Bill Russell‘s DNA is woven through every element of the Celtics organization, from the relentless pursuit of excellence, to the celebration of team rewards over individual glory, to a ...

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Blue wore only jersey No. 13 and put up 1.7 points and 1.0 rebounds per game.

Russell’s 11 rings and five MVPs in a Celtics uniform make his status as ... “You want to talk about underrated? Bill Russell is grossly disrespected when talking about the greats.

We remember Russell for his 11 titles, but the world remembers him for what he did to support the struggle for civil rights.

Yet, even with his unparalleled achievements, Russell's relationship with Boston Celtics fans remains a complex chapter in basketball. A select few don't believe Bill was given the appreciation ...

“I don’t play for Boston. I play for the Celtics,” Bill Russell famously said, a sentiment that succinctly summed up the star player’s frustrations with the racism in his adopted ...

Thomas wrote: "Bill Russell, our family hero, Was always there with kind words when I needed encouragement. Your @nba and@celtics family miss you." As for Thomas, he never got a chance to face off ...

For Bill Russell, arguably the most dominant defensive force basketball has ever seen, playing for the Boston Celtics came ...

Karen Russell, Bill Russell's daughter, may not have taken to basketball as a profession but has spent her life advocating for social justice akin to her legendary father.