Tag Archives: Bill Russell

Harlem’s Jabbar Feeling Slighted By Lakers?

Posted on May 19, 2011 by | Leave a comment

When the Celtics announced that Bill Russell would receive a statue in Boston, it was a moment a long time coming for a player who didn’t always have the best relationship with the city he helped put on the NBA map. Continue reading →

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Lakers Win NBA Championship

Posted on June 18, 2010 by | 1 Comment

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Purple and gold confetti raining down upon him, Kobe Bryant hopped up on the scorer’s table, shook his fists and extended five fingers.

When he hopped down, Boston’s legendary Hall of Fame center Bill Russell was waiting to shake his hand.

A Game 7 classic – and this time, it finally went the Lakers’ way. Continue reading →

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