"What I know about is winning," Russell said after being named the Kings' new head coach via UPI. "I know what it takes and ...

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 ...

both rivals—the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics—faced a crucial "do or die" game. Amid the pressure, Bill Russell, player-coach for the latter franchise, had a unique outlook.

The Celtics had never been champions before Bill Russell arrived in 1956. By the time he retired in 1969, they'd won 11 rings in 13 seasons.

The Celtics had Cousy and Sharman and Havlicek. They had the Joneses -- K.C. and Sam. But only one star was there for all 11 titles from 1957 to 1969. Bill Russell -- the prototypical defensive ...

The Celtics reclaimed a spot in NBA history after the month of December. They are now the winningest team in NBA history.

He would not "shut up and dribble." Bill Russell was the most dominant basketball player of his era, leading the Boston Celtics to 11 NBA championships. But his experience as a Black athlete in ...