Russell Westbrook has retired. When thinking about Westbrook I’ll remember his MVP season and how he elevated teams. I’ll also love the fact he always played hard no matter the team or situation.
Derrick Rose made NBA history. He’s not convinced history will remember Derrick Rose. Rose, the youngest MVP in league history, offered a surprisingly modest assessment of his basketball legacy during an interview with Sports Illustrated.
Russell Westbrook made achieving a triple-double look incredibly easy. Even in the earlier years of his career, around 2013 and 2014, Westbrook was already joining the small group of guards capable of snatching rebounds, creating for teammates and scoring at a high level.
How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Hall of Famers Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain are widely regarded as two of the greatest centers of all time, but neither made former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins‘ all-time top five list for bigs.
In Thank Me Later standout track “Thank Me Now,” Drake famously rapped, “I swear sports and music is so synonymous, ’cause we want to be them and they want to be us.” More than a decade later, that sentiment still rings true.
On June 25, 1984, Bill Russell broke a Los Angeles Dodgers franchise record by playing in his 1,953rd career game. He started in center field, hit second in the lineup and went 0-for-3 in a 9-4 loss to the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium.
On June 23, 1973, the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup included Steve Garvey at first base, Davey Lopes at second base, Ron Cey at third base and Bill Russell playing shortstop in the second game of a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds.
Kevin Durant just passed three of the greatest players in basketball history. Let that sink in. With his latest All-NBA selection, Durant moved ahead of Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, and Stephen Curry on the all-time list, cementing his place among the most decorated players the league has ever seen.
Nikola Jokic missed out on the 2025-26 NBA MVP award after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the race. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard finished comfortably ahead in first-place votes.
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Just like the last time, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is already in elite company after winning his second straight NBA MVP award. But the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar now has a chance to accomplish something only three legends in league history have ever achieved.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to be confirmed as this season’s MVP later today after ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the result this Sunday. The Thunder guard overcame Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama in a fierce race, giving him a second straight MVP award.
Bill Russell is one of the most recognizable figures in NBA history. Some consider him one of the greatest to ever play, and if you’re into winning, it’s hard to dispute.
When Tyrese Haliburton hit a shot to send Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to overtime, he thought it was a game-winner. He celebrated accordingly — and mistakenly.
He has a chance to shatter every franchise record before he hangs up his jersey.
Bill Russell is one of the most beloved NBA players (and athletes) of all time. On Monday, Detroit Pistons legend (and Basketball Hall of Famer) Isiah Thomas made a post to Instagram for Russell.
Bill Russell's legacy as arguably the greatest winner in sports history is deeply tied to his tenure with the Boston Celtics. However, surprisingly, it wasn't his time on the Celtics that the 6'10" center deemed as being part of the greatest team ever.
When the San Antonio Spurs were building a dynasty, they gained a fan like no other in Bill Russell. "Whiskers" was the greatest winner in basketball history.
For fans, the debate over the GOAT often hinges on two key metrics - individual accolades and numbers or the championships won. By both measures, Bill Russell stands on the top of the pinnacle.
When the 1969 NBA Finals reached its final stage after six intense battles, both rivals—the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics—faced a crucial "do or die" game.
The Boston Celtics are unveiling a new court design for the 2024 NBA Cup this season. The 2024 NBA Cup, the second edition of the league's annual in-season tournament, begins on Tuesday.
The North Washington Street Bridge which has been under reconstruction since 2018 is undergoing a name change. The bridge which connects Charlestown and the North End in a ceremony tomorrow will officially change names to the William Felton “Bill” Russell Bridge.
As reported by NBC Sports Boston, the North Washington Street Bridge in Boston is being renamed to honor Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell. During his 13-year playing career, all as a member of the Celtics, Russell totaled 11 NBA championships and five Most Valuable Player awards.
The list of players in major professional sports to achieve the feat is short.
Shaquille O'Neal had a short tenure with the Miami Heat but left the franchise a legend. After playing an integral role in their 2006 Championship win, the Heat retired Shaq's No.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is bringing an old classic back.
On the topic of the greatest of all time, Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen has strong feelings, which he shared on Friday's "Gimme the Hot Sauce Podcast."
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