Live bar February 12 news Today is the 88th birthday of Celtic legendary "Lord of the Rings" Bill Russell, let us wish the old man a happy birthday!
Russell was born on February 12, 1934. He entered the NBA in 1956 as a showman. In a 13-year career, Russell averaged 15.1 points and 22.5 rebounds per game, was named the regular season MVP five times, and was named to the NBA All-Star Team 12 times. He was named all-Star MVP in 1963, was named to the NBA All-NBA First Team three times, was named to the NBA All-NBA Second Team eight times, was named the NBA Rebounding King four times, was named to the NBA All-Defensive Team First Team in 1969, and won 11 NBA championships with the Celtics in his career.
On August 4, 1969, Russell announced his retirement. On March 12, 1972, the Celtics retired Russell's No. 6 jersey. In 2009, the NBA officially named the Finals MVP Award after Russell.
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