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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum talks about his offseason, weathering the NBA rumor cycle, and his prep for 2022-23

The Celtics' star forward also gives us the lowdown on his Gatorade 'Beat the Heat' program, which has more to do with hydration than Miami.

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Bill Russell obituary

Basketball player who won a record 11 championships and was the first black star player and first black head coach in the NBA

The Guardian - UK

Boston Celtics No. 1 in NBA’s offseason power rankings; No. 2 in The Athletic’s

Let's take a look at the two assessments of the Celtics,

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remembers civil rights, Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell

Kareem Abdul Jabbar, a civil rights activist of legendary status in his own right, describes how Russell blazed that path for others.

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Editorial: Bill Russell and Nichelle Nichols, American heroes

There’s a reason for the simultaneous mourning and celebration of the lives of a basketball player and an actress, both out of the public eye for years. Nichelle Nichols, 89, and Bill Russell, 88, were born during the Great Depression into a society that defined them as second-class citizens simply…

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Celtics legends Bill Russell and Kevin Garnett shared a special bond

"I always said you were my favorite player to watch," related the elder Celtic star to the younger.

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SI:AM | Checking in on NFL Training Camps

The Steelers’ QB battle, the most notable injuries and other things to pay attention to as the preseason begins.

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What Oscar Robertson will remember most about Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell

In an appearance on ESPN's "NBA Today," Robertson was interviewed by host Malika Andrews on the life of Bill Russell.

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Celtics projected to check in as fifth-most expensive team for 2022-23

As far as contenders go, that's something of a bargain.

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Every Boston Celtics player appearance on ‘Shaqtin’a Fool’ since 2011

Watch the clip to see the worst (or at least the funniest) of the Celtics over the last decade and a year.

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Boston Celtics alum Vitor Faverani has reportedly signed with Brazilian club Flamengo

Faverani played for Boston in the 2013-14 NBA season.

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Bill Russell’s worst NBA moments came during his short stint with the Sacramento Kings

The worst chapter of Bill Russell’s otherwise charmed basketball life played out in Sacramento.

Tribune News Service

For Cedric Maxwell, Boston Celtics icon Bill Russell is the definition of a ‘legend’

Russell is the very definition we ought to think of when one uses the word legend to describe an NBA player according to Maxwell.

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Did Kevin Durant really believe the Nets would not beat the Boston Celtics in the 2022 playoffs?

Former Net and friend of KD Mike James heard from Durant himself that he did not expect to beat Boston.

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What the Boston public did not recognize about Bill Russell in his time with the Celtics

Russell is among the most important figures of the last century for exactly the stances he took that drew the ire of that era's white Bostonians.

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Does Boston Celtics Hall of Fame big man Bill Russell get enough respect?

It is a known fact that Boston Celtics Hall of Fame big man Bill Russell did not get the love he deserved while winning championships for the Celtics as a player or a coach.

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Magic Johnson Says NBA Should Retire Bill Russell’s Number

The former Lakers superstar appeals to commissioner Adam Silver to give the Celtics legend a permanent honor.

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Celtics to reportedly use training camp to fill remaining roster spots

Big men Noah Vonleh and Bruno Caboclo will be among that cadre, as will veteran forward Justin Jackson and last season's two way wing Brodric Thomas.

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Just how important was Celtics icon Bill Russell’s impact on the NBA in its early years?

The Celtics legend and the excellence he sparked with his team fueled rivalries that spurred interest in the nascent league.

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The relationship between Bill Russell and Red Auerbach that made the Boston Celtics champions

Their mutual respect and drive to win created the Celtics' dynasty.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Wilt Chamberlain vs. Bill Russell: Reflecting on the NBA’s first individual rivalry

PHILADELPHIA — Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, who won 11 championships and helped usher basketball into the modern era, died Sunday at age 88.

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Bill Russell’s bond with the Boston Celtics organization

Though his abuse at the hands of Bostonians complicated his relationship with the city, Bill Russell bled green when it came to the Celtics.

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Renowned NBA journalist Jackie MacMullan credits Celtics’ Bill Russell for being ‘fearless’

'This man was a fearless civil rights activist at a time when our country was really very racially divided,' said Jackie Mac.

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Golden State Warriors Unveil New ‘Statement Edition’ Uniforms

Team’s kit will prominently feature the words “Golden State” for the first time since 1975.

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Celtics Lab 133: Remembering Bill Russell the man and activist with Sopan Deb

This episode, we are joined by the New York Times' Sopan Deb to pay homage to a giant who changed lives far beyond his legacy in the NBA.

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