NBA Retires Bill Russell's No. 6 Jersey
Honoring the Legacy of a Basketball Legend
Nod to a Celtics Great
The NBA will retire Boston Celtics Hall of Famer Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey on all 30 teams, honoring the legacy of one of the greatest players in basketball history.
The announcement comes after the Celtics retired Russell's number at the start of the 2022-23 season. The NBA's decision to retire the number league-wide is a testament to Russell's impact on the sport.
Russell, who passed away in July 2022, was a five-time MVP, an 11-time NBA champion, and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. He was also a civil rights activist and a pioneer for social justice.
The patch on NBA jerseys this season features the number 6 with Russell's silhouette. It is a fitting tribute to a player who will forever be remembered as one of the greatest to ever play the game.
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