Would Boston Celtics Hall of Fame big man Bill Russell Be a superstar in today’s NBA? Russell’s extraordinary career, spanning from 1955 to 1969, saw his ball club win 11 NBA titles, a testament to the Louisiana native’s unmatched success with the Celtics and dominance as a force in the paint.
Russell’s achievements, including two NCAA titles at the University of San Francisco, a gold medal in the 1956 Olympics, and the likely unmatchable feat of his 11 NBA championships make Russell the ultimate winner. But what do they tell us about how well he would do in the league the way the game is played now?
Russell’s shot-blocking, rebounding, and leadership qualities would still make him a force to be reckoned with in the modern game according to CLNS Media’s Bob Ryan, who laid out the case on a recent episode of his eponymous podcast.
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