Bill Russell legacy on the court cannot be matched. 11 NBA Championships, NBA Hall of Fame, NBA All Time Team, the list goes on. Beyond his accomplishments on the court, his contributions to society were equally as notable. Bill's courage in the face of hatred during his playing career earned him another honor, the 2019 Arthur Ashe Award.
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2019 NBA FINALS OPEN
From Bill Russell to Michael Jordan to Lebron James, the NBA Finals have delivered some of the brightest stars and biggest moments in sports history. This year, each game opened with a tribute to how the game has impacted so many fans, both domestically and around the world.