Bill Russell | Hypebeast

NBA Will Be Retiring Bill Russell's No. 6 Across the League

NBA Will Be Retiring Bill Russell's No. 6 Across the League

No. 6 jerseys will no longer be issued again to any NBA player.

By Joyce Li/Aug 12, 2022

Aug 12, 2022

14,266 Hypes

NBA Legend Bill Russell Dead at 88-Years-Old

NBA Legend Bill Russell Dead at 88-Years-Old

The most prolific winner in American sports history.

By Aaron Chow/Aug 1, 2022

Aug 1, 2022

2,849 Hypes

Hank Willis Thomas Reimagines the NBA Logo for All-Star Weekend

A series of quilts that weaves in the league’s most iconic players.

By Shawn Ghassemitari/Feb 20, 2022

Feb 20, 2022

7,235 Hypes

Chris Bosh and Paul Pierce Among 16 Inducted Into 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame

Chris Bosh and Paul Pierce Among 16 Inducted Into 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame

The biggest class ever.

By Aaron Chow/Sep 13, 2021

Sep 13, 2021

1,717 Hypes

Chris Bosh, Paul Pierce and Bill Russell Join Basketball Hall of Fame 2021 Class

Chris Bosh, Paul Pierce and Bill Russell Join Basketball Hall of Fame 2021 Class

Marking the first time that the Hall of Fame will enshrine two Classes in one calendar year.

By Sophie Caraan/May 17, 2021

May 17, 2021

2,036 Hypes

Chris Bosh and Paul Pierce Named as Basketball Hall of Fame Finalists

Chris Bosh and Paul Pierce Named as Basketball Hall of Fame Finalists

Alongside the likes of Bill Russell and Tim Hardaway.

By Sophie Caraan/Mar 11, 2021

Mar 11, 2021

4,277 Hypes

Converse's Chuck 70 Low Celebrates The "Art of a Champion"

Converse's Chuck 70 Low Celebrates The "Art of a Champion"

Honoring one of the NBA’s greats.

By Austin Boykins/Apr 28, 2018

Apr 28, 2018

13,997 Hypes

Here's What Went Down at Nike's 'Art of a Champion' Exhibit

Here's What Went Down at Nike's 'Art of a Champion' Exhibit

Right ahead of the NBA’s intense second season.

By Austin Boykins/Apr 9, 2018

Apr 9, 2018

9,262 Hypes

Kyrie Irving's “Uncle Drew” is Joined by Kevin Love and Bill Russell for Another Game of Pick-Up

Kyrie Irving's “Uncle Drew” is Joined by Kevin Love and Bill Russell for Another Game of Pick-Up

Coinciding with the tip-off of the NBA season, Kyrie Irving has dusted off his elderly alter ego

By Alec Banks/Nov 1, 2012

Nov 1, 2012

444 Hypes

How to Whitelist Us

Click the AdBlock icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
Under “Pause on this site” click “Always”.
Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.

Click the AdBlock Plus icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
“Block ads on – This website” switch off the toggle to turn it from blue to gray.
Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.

Click the AdBlocker Ultimate icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
Switch off the toggle to turn it from “Enabled on this site” to “Disabled on this site”.
Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.

Click the Ghostery icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
Click on the “Ad-Blocking” button at the bottom. It will turn gray and the text above will go from “ON” to “OFF”.
Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.

Click the UBlock Origin icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
Click on the large blue power icon at the top.
When it turns gray, click the refresh icon that has appeared next to it or click the button below to continue.

Click the icon of the ad-blocker extension installed on your browser.You’ll usually find this icon in the upper right-hand corner of your screen. You may have more than one ad-blocker installed.
Follow the instructions for disabling the ad blocker on the site you’re viewing.You may have to select a menu option or click a button.
Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.