Russell didn’t chase spotlight. He just built an empire in green, 11 rings in 13 seasons, 5 MVPs, 12 All Stars.
He didn’t just rack up titles. He redefined what winning could look like around selflessness, defense, team cohesion.
He was also the first Black head coach while still playing, leading Boston to two more titles from the bench and showing leadership transcends flash.
His impact still echoes today, in how teams value defense, how leaders are built on quiet strength.
Do modern stars even have the patience or system around them to replicate that kind of championship culture?
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I’m fairly confident nobody will ever get 11 again. And definitely not 8 in a row
Plus an NCAA Championship and an Olympic Gold Medal.
But his most amazing stat might be 22-0 in elimination games across college, Olympics, NBA.
Next time we’re in the finals they should sign him to a 2 week deal just to even it out lol
Greatest winner of all time
What’s crazy is that he didn’t physically have that many rings (they apparently didn’t do one every year) so they borrowed a few to make the pic. GOAT
https://preview.redd.it/9rzkq3iilepf1.jpeg?width=1320&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f977fb17ce8a5b9f6ecccab6eacaff752f888369
Same vibes
The Ultimate GOAT!
Why’d you use AI to write this out
there was six teams in the league