I'm over the Bill Russell slander and disrespect. Let's talk about it.

Bill Russell, a legendary figure in basketball, achieved an unprecedented 11 NBA championships as a player, won 5 MVP awards, and is recognized for his exceptional defensive prowess, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest players ever.

Here's a more detailed look at Bill Russell's achievements:

On the Court:

NBA Championships: Won a record 11 NBA championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, including two as a player-coach.

NBA MVP Awards: Earned five NBA MVP awards, placing him second in league history for most MVP awards.

NBA All-Star Appearances: Made 12 NBA All-Star appearances.

NBA All-Defensive Team: Made one NBA All-Defensive Team (1968-69).

NBA Finals Appearances: Reached the NBA Finals 12 times.

NBA Finals Games Played: Played in a record 70 NBA Finals games.

Rebounding: Led the league in rebounding four times (1958, 1959, 1964, 1965).

10-0 Record in Game 7s: He had a perfect 10-0 record in Game 7s throughout his career.

NBA Anniversary Teams: He was named to the NBA's official 25th, 35th, 50th, and 75th anniversary teams.

NBA Lifetime Achievement Award: Received the inaugural NBA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.

NBA Finals MVP Trophy: The NBA Finals MVP trophy was named in his honor, starting in 2009.

Jersey Retired League-Wide: His jersey number 6 was retired by all NBA teams in his honor.

Beyond the Court:

Civil Rights Activist: He was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, advocating for racial equality.

Presidential Medal of Freedom: Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his activism and contributions to civil rights.

First Black Head Coach: He was the first African American head coach in NBA history.

NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player: Won the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player award.

Gold Medal Winner: Captained the gold medal-winning U.S. national basketball team at the 1956 Summer Olympics.

CHAPTERS:

Rick Da Don - 00:00

Penalizing Bill Russell - 00:25

Unfair - 00:55

Ask MJ - 01:04

LeBron vs Kobe - 01:25

Not His Fault - 01:45

What Is the Greatest - 02:25

G.O.A.T. B.O.A.T. - 02:45

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