NBA News Today: Golden State Warriors celebrate ring night, Celtics honor Bill Russell, Lakers struggle with shooting woes, and more | October 19, 2022
“The Bill Russell Award was one of the most delightful moments of my career” – LeBron James feels honored to wear #6 on his jersey, says Bill Russell has contributed immensely to fans and the community
"It's like, how can you say you're racist, but all the players in your arena is just Black men?" - Gilbert Arenas comments on the racism he faced playing against the Boston Celtics
Revisited: "It’s completely blind although it’s right in the middle of the court" - Looking back at NBA icon Bill Russell revealing the recipe for his defensive prowess
"I don't think he should be compared with the Russell situation" - Julius Erving not in favor of retiring Kobe Bryant's No. 8 and No. 24 around the NBA
"The hatred, the racism, the adversity, facing it his entire life, and especially during his playing days" - Steph Curry reflects on the legacy left by the late Bill Russell
“Because of you Mr. Russell, Mr. Kareem, Magic, Charles, that I walked in at 18 years old making 40 million” - Shaquille O'Neal says Bill Russell taught him to shut up, says he realized he was a spoiled brat
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