Television Pundit and Lawyer Karen Russell is the only daughter of Bill Russell. He later commented that he would have participated in the high jump if he had been snubbed by the basketball team. Both of them had three children together. UCLA Bruins coach John Wooden called Russell "the greatest defensive man I've ever seen". Russell's Celtics went 5737 in the regular season against Chamberlain's teams and 2920 in the playoffs, Chamberlain's losing seven of the eight series. As Chamberlain was often defended by Celtics backup center Wayne Embry, the press speculated that Russell was worn down. In the 1961 NBA playoffs, the Celtics defeated the Syracuse Nationals 41 in the Eastern Division Finals. On the top is her late father, Bill Russel, who died on July 21, 2022. Powered by. According to Taylor, he often perceived insults even if others did not. [183][184] He was a resident of Mercer Island, Washington, for over four decades. [49] After the game, Russell went over to the distraught West, who had scored 42 points and was named the only NBA Finals MVP in history from the losing team, clasped his hand and tried to soothe him. Jones treated like 'Rock' stars at Alcatraz", "Bill Russell, Who Transformed Pro Basketball, Dies at 88", "Bill Russell Receives Arthur Ashe Courage Award At ESPYS", "Watch Bill Russell be inducted into Hall of Fame as a coach", "Bill Russell's No. So we never, or at least I never, ever considered him as having ulterior motives for whatever he did. [16] In 2021, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame a second time for his coaching career. The Boston Celtics legend, who won 11 NBA championships as a player, including two as a player-coach, on his way to the Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 88, his family announced Sunday. "[200], Russell was driven by "a neurotic need to win", as his Celtic teammate Tom Heinsohn observed. [5], Despite his limitations on offense, as Russell averaged 15.1 points per game, his rebounding, defense, and leadership made him one of the dominant players of his era. Russell was equally notable for his rebounding abilities, and he led the NBA in rebounds four times, had a dozen consecutive seasons of 1,000 or more rebounds,[12] and remains second all time in both total rebounds and rebounds per game. Frank Robinson, a future member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, was one of Russell's high school basketball teammates. As Russell takes to the stage to accept the award, some fans may grow curious about his family and children. Russell's 51 rebounds in a single game is the second-highest performance ever, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain's all-time record of 55. He was 88. Russell limited Chamberlain to only two shot attempts in the second half. BOSTON (AP) Bill Russell never had to find his voice as an activist. [14] In 2011, Barack Obama awarded Russell the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his accomplishments on the court and in the civil rights movement. When the NBA All-Stars toured the U.S. in the 1958 offseason, white hotel owners in segregated North Carolina denied rooms to Russell and his black teammates, causing him to later write in his 1966 memoir Go Up for Glory: "It stood out, a wall which understanding cannot penetrate. At one point, the article reads, The girl [Dorothy] listed as one of lifes ambitions the chance to teach high school for mentally retarded children. When Chamberlain died in 1999, Chamberlain's nephew said that Russell was the second person he was told to call. Arthur was a man of great courage. 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He is depicted in-game, surrounded by 11 plinths representing the 11 championships he helped the Celtics win. Karen appears frequently on CNN, MSNBC, and TruTV as a legal and political analyst. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers), are grandfatheredthey may keep the number until they voluntarily change it or retirebut the number will not be issued again to a new player. Although Russell was a good runner and jumper and had large hands,[20] he did not understand the game and was cut from the team at Herbert Hoover Junior High School. He was preceded in . [187] Russell was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, having been initiated into its Gamma Alpha chapter while a student at University of San Francisco. In addition, Auerbach had already used his NBA territorial pick to acquire talented forward Tom Heinsohn. [186], In 1959, Russell became the first NBA player to visit Africa. Russell responded to the honor by tweeting, Just found out I will be receiving the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. And in basketball I respect a man for his ability, period. Gottlieb stated: "Our Paul Arizin went underneath for a simple backboard lay-up, and as the ball traveled down towards the basket, Russell batted it away. [142] By winning the 1956 NCAA championship with USF and the 1957 NBA title with the Celtics,[143] Russell became the first of only four players in basketball history to win an NCAA championship and an NBA championship back-to-back, the others being Henry Bibby, Magic Johnson, and Billy Thompson. [33], The games were often difficult for the USF squad, as Russell and his black teammates became targets of racist jeers, particularly on the road. Hailed as the greatest team player on the greatest team of all time, Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics in the longest championship streak in U.S. sports history. [60] He alienated Celtics fans by saying: "You owe the public the same it owes you, nothing! [5] For his efforts, Russell was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year. "[203] Russell was also known for his natural authority. Bill was born in Milltown, Tennessee on April 14, 1942. Karen Kenyatta Russell is the daughter of NBA Icon Bill Russel. The 11-time NBA champion had been dealing with health issues in recent years, sources said. [59] With the Celtics leading 125123 with one second left, the Hawks had the ball at their own baseline. Cash in on NFL Wild Card Weekend: Bet $5, Get $150 in Free Bets. [78] At that time, he became the fourth player in Celtics history to have a triple-double, joining Macauley, Cousy, and K. C. [157][158] In 2007, he was voted the third best center of all-time by ESPN behind Abdul-Jabbar and Chamberlain. Bill Russell siblings Mr. Bill was born July 3, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to Donald M. & Barbara 'Stump' Jones. In his thirteen years, he averaged a relatively low 13.4 field goals attempted (normally, top scorers average 20 and more),[1] illustrating that he was never the focal point of the Celtics offense, who instead focused on his elite defense. [172] The statue was unveiled on November 1, 2013, with Russell in attendance. [50], Before his NBA rookie year, Russell was the captain of the 1956 U.S. men's Olympic basketball team that competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics, which was held in November and December in Melbourne, Australia, in the Southern Hemisphere. To coach the Celtics, he had initially wanted his old player Frank Ramsey, who was too occupied running his three lucrative nursing homes. Russell described himself as an avid reader of Dell Magazines' 1950s sports publications, which he used to scout opponents' moves for the purpose of defending against them. Bill Russell, Boston Celtics legend, dies at 88 July 31, 2022 / 12:48 PM / AP BOSTON (AP) Bill Russell, the NBA great who anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13. NBA legend Bill Russell, an 11-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics and the first Black head coach in the league, passed away "peacefully" Sunday, according to a family statement from. [56] In previous years, the Celtics had been a high-scoring team but lacked the defensive presence needed to close out tight games. In 2014, after the unveiling of his statue at City Hall in Boston, Russell spoke a bit about his parents and what his life was like growing up. She works as an attorney, corporate trainer, and political strategist, according to the Huffington Post. #ESPYsABC #ArthurAsheAward @NBA @espn @celtics @BleacherReport @SLAMonline @BostonGlobe @ESPYS pic.twitter.com/AybfEZOzAb, TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) May 30, 2019, SWEET . By Bay City News and NBC Bay Area staff Published July 31, 2022 Updated on August 1, 2022 at 1:20 am. Russell died on Sunday at the age of 88 with his wife Jeannine by his side, his family said in a statement on Twitter. The Celtics made good use of the fact that the Los Angeles Lakers had exhausted the St. Louis Hawks in a long seven-game Western Conference Finals,[75] and Boston won the 1961 NBA Finals in five games. They were happily wed until 1973. [55] Russell's first Celtics game came on December 22, 1956, against the St. Louis Hawks, led by star forward Bob Pettit, who would go on to hold several all-time scoring records. And what we would do is[Auerbach] trusted all his playersso like when he'd make a coaching decision, he could talk: he talked to [Bob] Cousey [who is white], he talked to me [black], he talked to [Bill] Sharman [white], he talked to Sam [Jones] [black]all of us: 'What do you think?' [49], Russell was considered the consummate defensive center, noted for his defensive intensity, basketball IQ, and will to win. . [5] Russell was known as one of the most clutch players in the NBA. According to one figure closely involved in the. These statues were modeled by a local boy from Somerville and multiple girls from the surrounding area. [176], On August 2, 2020, the West Coast Conference (WCC), which has been home to Russell's alma mater of USF since the league's formation in 1952,[177][a] became the first NCAA Division I conference to adopt a conference-wide diversity hiring commitment, announcing the Russell Rule, named after Russell and based on the National Football League's Rooney Rule. [85] On February 10, 1963, Russell recorded his first regular season triple-double after putting up 17 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 129123 win over the New York Knicks. The game featured Shane Battier, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Maya Moore, Alonzo Mourning, Joakim Noah, Chris Paul, Derrick Rose, and Obama's friends from high school. Russell's father was once refused service at a gas station until the staff had taken care of all the white customers first. It covered every area. "[49], Duiring the 196869 NBA season, Russell was shocked by the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, disillusioned by the Vietnam War, and weary from his increasingly stale marriage to his wife Rose; the couple later divorced. Physical Appearance Bill Russell is a young-looking smart and handsome man with a charming and dashing personality. [71][72] In the 1960 NBA Finals, the Celtics outlasted the Hawks 43 in the series and won their third championship in four years. [5] He was also known as a fine passer and pick-and-roll setter, featured a decent left-handed hook shot, and finished strong on alley oops. If you were too sheltered, Im afraid youd be too naive. "[30] The NCAA rewrote rules in response to Russell's dominant play; the lane was widened for his junior year. They had three children: daughter Karen Russell, a television pundit and lawyer, and sons William Jr. and Jacob. [153] He was selected three times to the All-NBA First Teams (1959, 1963, 1965) and eight Second Teams (1958, 196062, 1964, 196668), and was a 12-time NBA All-Star (19581969). Sportskeeda's best Risk-Free bets from legal Sportsbooks. DeJulio was unimpressed by Russell's meager scoring and "atrocious fundamentals",[29] but he sensed that the young Russell had an extraordinary instinct for the game, especially in the clutch. In the interim, Russell won an Olympic gold medal in 1956. The Celtics won, earning their first NBA championship. Particularly if you live a long life. [49] After the Celtics' 10889 victory, Schayes, who made Johnny Kerr come off the bench because he struggled against Russell in the regular season, quipped: "How much does that guy make a year? In his first playoff game, Russell finished with 16 points and 31 rebounds, along with 7 reported blocks, which were not yet an officially registered statistic. [119] In addition, Russell ran into financial trouble. Bill Russell, the NBA great who anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13 years - the last two as the first Black head coach in any major US sport - and marched for. '"[217] In retirement, Russell described the Boston press as corrupt and racist; in response, Boston sports journalist Larry Claflin claimed that Russell himself was the real racist. The owner of the Hawks called Auerbach later and demanded more in the trade. [90][91] It was their sixth consecutive and seventh title in Russell's eight years with the team, a streak unreached in any U.S. professional sports league. Russell played 48 games, averaging 14.7 points per game and a league-high 19.6 rebounds per game. She already does volunteer work as a tutor for underprivileged children in her hometown.. With the added defensive presence of Russell, the Celtics had laid the foundation for a dynasty, as the team utilized a strong defensive approach to the game, forcing opposing teams to commit many turnovers, which led to many easy points on fast breaks. BOSTON (AP) Bill Russell, the NBA great who anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13 years the last two as the first Black head coach in any major U.S. sport and marched for civil rights with Martin Luther King Jr., died Sunday. [101], In the 196768 NBA season, the 34-year-old Russell averaged 12.5 points per game and 18.6 rebounds per game,[1] the latter of which was good enough for the third-highest average in the league. Russell played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969. [19], During World War II, the Second Great Migration began, as large numbers of blacks were moving to the West to look for work there. [76], In the 196162 NBA season, Russell scored a career-high 18.9 points per game, accompanied by 23.6 rebounds per game. Avery Brundage, head of the International Olympic Committee, argued that Russell had already signed a professional sport contract and was no longer an amateur sportsman, but Russell prevailed. He's so good, he scares you. Russell used his popularity to fight for civil rights and help others who were in a similar situation. K. C. Jones did not play for the Celtics until 1958 because of military service. He was 88. [21], Under head coach Gerald Tucker, Russell helped the U.S. national basketball team win the gold medal in Melbourne, defeating the Soviet Union national basketball team 8955 in the final game with an 80 undefeated run. He is quoted by Fox Sports as saying that his father lived in Louisiana. [50], The St. Louis Hawks, who owned the second pick, drafted Russell but were vying for Celtics center Ed Macauley, a six-time NBA All-Star who had roots in St. Louis. When he attempted to leave and find a different station, the attendant stuck a shotgun in his face and threatened to kill him if he did not stay and wait his turn. [20] When World War II broke out, the elder Russell became a truck driver. This attitude contributed to his bad rapport with fans and journalists. [151] In 2009, Russell's erstwhile Knicks opponent Bill Bradley wrote in The New York Times Book Review that Russell "was the smartest player ever to play the game [of basketball]". [5] Russell's team again beat Chamberlain's Philadelphia 76ers 41 in the Eastern Division Finals, proceeding to win the NBA Finals in a tight showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers, with Russell scoring 25 points and grabbing 32 rebounds, plus giving out an assist,[97] in a 9593 win in Game 7. In May 30, it was announced that the former Celtics player would be receiving the Arthur Ashe Award at the ESPYs. My wife and Russell's laugh. Russell wore his Presidential Medal of Freedom and the image was captioned: "Proud to take a knee, and to stand tall against social injustice." The Lakers featured new recruit Chamberlain next to perennial stars Baylor and West, and were the favorites. He grew up in a racially segregated neighbourhood where his family was often subjected to rampant acts of racism. In this article, we take a look at how many kids Bill Russell had and who they are. "[165] During the NBA All-Star Weekend on February 14, 2009, NBA Commissioner David Stern announced that the NBA Finals MVP award would be named after Russell. The NBA great Bill Russell has died at age 88. "[5] The Sixers outpaced the Celtics when they shredded the famed Boston defense by scoring 140 points in the clinching Game 5 win. Russell's family said in a. The Hall of Famer was 88. [204] At the time his additional role of coach was announced, Russell publicly stated he believed Red Auerbach's impact as a coach, regarding him as the greatest of all coaches, confined every or almost every relationship with each Celtic player to a strictly professional one. Russell also ignored Heinsohn's request for an autograph on behalf of his cousin and openly said to Heinsohn that he deserved half of his $300 Rookie of the Year check. [Auerbach would] get the information from us and then make a decision based on that information and his thoughts. The 11-time NBA champion is survived by his wife Jeannine and two children. [41] While blocked shots were not a recorded basketball statistic during Russell's career, he averaged 8.1 blocks in 135 games, as Boston writers often attempted to tally his blocks. Rusell states, It was one bedroom, so my brother and I both had rollaway beds. He won more championships than any other NBA player and made the Boston Celtics one of the most successful franchises in the league's history. [5][41], Besides basketball, Russell represented USF in track and field events. William Felton "Bill" Russell was an American professional basketball player. NBA Legend Bill Russell receives the 2017 NBA Lifetime Achievement Award. They are: Karen Rusell, William Russell Jr., and Jacob Russell. Bill Russell, one of the greatest basketball players of all time who led the charge on and off the court, has died, his family announced Sunday. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Bill Russell's daughter, Karen, was born in 1962. Bill Russell has been married to three different ladies during his 88 years of lifetime named Marilyn Nault (m. 1996-2009), Dorothy Anstett (m. 1977-1980), and Rose Swisher (m. 1956-1973). The Celtics rallied back, winning Game 5 122104 and Game 6 114106, powered by a spirited Havlicek and helped by a terrible Sixers shooting slump. I'm certainly going to ask Maurice Podoloff." [109] He was so tense before every game that he regularly vomited in the locker room; early in his career, it happened so frequently that his fellow Celtics were more worried when it did not happen than when it did. Nothing went on outside the borders of the court. [39][40] During his college career, Russell was the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player in 1955, averaging 20.7 points per game and 20.3 rebounds per game. (2004). [99] Russell became the first black head coach in NBA history,[5] and he commented to journalists: "I wasn't offered the job because I am a Negro, I was offered it because Red figured I could do it. Brown contacted Rochester owner Les Harrison and received an assurance that the Royals could not afford Russell, and they would draft Sihugo Green. 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