Scottie's adulation for Bill extends beyond athletic accomplishments ... young and old," the six-time NBA champ added of Russell. "He will definitely be missed. He's been the face of our game ...

"It wasn't a matter of Wilt versus Russell with Bill. He would let Wilt score 50 if we won. The thing that was most important to him was championships, rings and winning," says former teammate ...

William Fenton Russell was born in Monroe, La., on Feb. 12, 1934. His family moved to Oakland, Calif., during World War II, when the 9-year-old Russell started playing basketball. Russell didn't ...