MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Five-time NBA Most Valuable Player Bill Russell died on July 31, 2022. He was born in West Monroe, Louisiana, in 1934. Russell helped lead the Celtics to 11 NBA championships and ...

Russell's wife (Jeannine) made a post to Instagram with a heartfelt message. She wrote: "I dread this post every year for the last 3 yrs. It feels like it is more 💔 each yr. The void is endless & I ...

William “Bill” Russell Avery, 92, of Bloomington, Indiana passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Bill was born on May 2, 1933 and the only son of Russell and Gladys ...

Joe Mazzulla shared what Bill Russell meant to the Boston Celtics: "It wasn't always easy for him or his teammates" originally appeared on Basketball Network. The Boston Celtics hold one of the ...

Paris Alston looks back at the life of legendary Celtics player Bill Russell. In this installment of Rooted Remembers, Paris Alston goes into the archives to remember the life and accomplishments, ...

Former Trail Blazers coach Dr. Jack Ramsay once made a bold claim: Bill Walton was better than both Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. His reasoning? “Russell was a great shot blocker. Wilt was a ...

Bill Russell was one of the greatest players in NBA history. He won 11 championships with the Boston Celtics and was known for his defense, leadership, and strong character. Beyond basketball, he was ...