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Jaylen Brown dons custom Bill Russell sneakers for Game 1

Jaylen Brown is rocking a pair of green and black sneakers with a photo of Bill Russell for game one of the postseason.

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On Bill Russell, the original sneaker free agent

Decades ago, in the Louisiana native's prime with Boston in the 1960s, Russell decided to endorse a shoe made right here in New England.

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Where do former Celtics Larry Bird, Shaquille O’Neal and Bill Russell belong in the GOAT debate?

The trio are regulars in such conversations -- this is one such assessment.

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On this day: Bill Russell pulls down an NBA Finals-record 40 rebounds; Clarence Glover drafted

On this day, Celtics legend Bill Russell pulled down an NBA Finals-record 40 boards vs. the St. Louis Hawks, and Clarence Glover was drafted.

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Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell on life beyond basketball

"I could have a burning ambition to give my kids a million dollars," said Russell in a 1963 interview. "If I gave them that alone, I'd be giving them nothing."

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On this day: former Celtics Don Chaney, Ed Macauley, Brian Shaw born

On this day, a trio of former Boston Celtics were born - Don Chaney, Ed Macauley, and Brian Shaw.

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On this day: Boston first team to 61 wins; Scott dealt for Silas

On this day, the Celtics became the first team to a 61-win season, and Boston traded Charlie Scott to the Suns for Paul Silas.

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Top Greatest of All Time stretches: Where Boston Celtics alumni rate among the best career peaks

The folks over at HoopsHype recently put together their own G.O.A.T. based on the best five-year stretch of a player's career.

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On this day: Russell jersey retired; Bird for 60; NINE alumni birthdays

On this day in Celtics history, Bill Russell's jersey went up to the rafters, Larry Bird scored a career-high 60 points, and Jimmy Rodgers was born.

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Among frontcourt greats in the NBA, Celtics’ Bill Russell cast a long shadow

And when those peers honored him with a lifetime achievement award, he couldn't resist making a joke.

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On this day: Sam Jones’ jersey retired; Cs 1st team to win 60 games; Clyde Lovellette passes

On this day in Celtics history, Boston honored Sam Jones, won 60 games in a season for the first time, and lost Clyde Lovellette.

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Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell’s interview with Charlie Rose

The origins of Celtic pride are among many important topics discussed in this historic interview.

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New Bill Russell documentary seeks the nuance of the Boston Celtics great’s life

Not just the NBA's greatest winner or a lifelong activist, director Sam Pollard shared his goals in representing Russell's life.

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Bob Cousy on his long friendship with late Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell

To help memorialize his friend who left us on July 31st this summer, Cousy sat down with WBZ Boston's Chris Tanako to talk all things Russell.

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Grizzlies at Celtics: Boston holds off Memphis 119-109 with balanced effort

Let's take a look at some of the best plays captured in images from the Celtics' game No. 57 of their 2022-23 campaign.

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On this day: Bill Russell, Scot Pollard born; Bob McAdoo trade

On this day in Celtics history, iconic big man Bill Russell was born, as was center Scott Pollard on a day the team traded for Bob McAdoo.

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Documenting the greatest winner of all time, Boston’s Bill Russell

The Louisiana native won a record 11 titles with the Celtics in their heyday of the late 1950s and 1960s.

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Celebrating Bill Russell’s Slade’s Bar and Grill, a historic haven for Boston’s Black community

Bill Russell left his mark on more than the Boston Celtics in the city where he won an NBA-record 11 titles.

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Dave Hyde: LeBron James as the greatest? He’s still making his case as breaking points record shows

Every once in a while LeBron James let you in. He talked almost every day to the media after practice or a Miami Heat game, because he always felt a responsibility came with his role and maybe even enjoyed some banter.

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The GOAT Debate? LeBron Is the King.

MJ? Kareem? Wilt? Russell? In 20 seasons, James has done more.

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New releases for your streaming pleasure: Feb 8-14

Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!

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On this day: Russell’s 51 boards; Hondo’s last ASG, Pierce’s last at the Garden

On this day in Celtics history, Bill Russell nabbed a career-high 51 rebounds, Hondo played his last All-Star game, and Pierce played his first and last games in the Garden.

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How do Boston’s City Edition jerseys stack up against the rest of the NBA?

Which are the very best and which are the worst City Editions that have been created for the 2022-23 NBA season?

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