The thing that was most important to him was championships, rings and winning," says former teammate John Havlicek about Bill ... (22.9 average). Relying on his left-handed hook shot, Russell ...

13 seasons (1956-1969) Rings ... of American sports, Russell is also both the smartest and best defensive player to ever pick up a basketball. Like Kareem’s skyhook, Bill’s knack for keeping ...