Bill Russell's Greatness is Unquantifiable. (kinda) | Useless Hoops Ep. 2


 

Another video. Bill Russell is one of the greatest players of all time. Yet, he's constantly being disrespected because of the era he played in. In honor of his legacy and to remember the legend, let's take a deep dive into the legacy of Bill Russell and answer the question: How good was Bill Russell, really?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X9B5x1k4g0






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