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Howard Beck on X: NBA retiring Bill Russell's No, 6 league-wide. ๐๐๐ / X
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The NBA Gives Bill Russell The Ultimate Basketball Honor - Duke Basketball Report
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Celtics honor 'true champion' Bill Russell ahead of opener - ESPN
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After LeBron James' retirement, Miami Heat will have to retire no.6 second time following Bill Russell's league-wide tribute - The SportsRush
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NBA needs to honor Bill Russell by retiring No. 6 leaguewide - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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NBA legend Bill Russell's rookie card sells for record $660k
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Bill Russell Inspires Boston Celtics 2022-23 City Edition Uniforms - Boardroom
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Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell to have number retired across NBA
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Game changer: Celtics legend, 11-time champion Bill Russell dead at 88
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NBA To Retire Bill Russell's No. 6 Jersey Throughout League