Bill Russell talking out his ass, making sure people know about his titles

[Jims_Doors]

Here's part of an article he wrote for NBA.com that was posted today.


There is a lot of talk about what is at stake in this upcoming NBA Finals. Miami is going for three consecutive NBA championships, trying to become only the fourth franchise in NBA history to achieve that milestone. The Spurs are going for their fifth title in 15 years. Both franchises are being celebrated for their consistency over the years and this Finals rematch is drawing great anticipation.

While these accomplishments are looked at as a collective body of work, when I played, there was always a singular championship focus because if you look ahead, it won't be long before you are eliminated.

It might seem strange but I did not know our Celtic teams won eight championships in a row until about 20 years ago when I read about it in a game program. Our focus was always on that particular season, always one year at a time. The year we played had nothing to do with the previous year or the next year. That's just the way it was.

Watching The Finals 2014 from afar with admiration | NBA.com

 

[HammerDown]

When Bill Russell orders fast food he tells the cashier about the Celtics winning 8 in a row.

 

[trojanfan12]

Here's part of an article he wrote for NBA.com that was posted today.


There is a lot of talk about what is at stake in this upcoming NBA Finals. Miami is going for three consecutive NBA championships, trying to become only the fourth franchise in NBA history to achieve that milestone. The Spurs are going for their fifth title in 15 years. Both franchises are being celebrated for their consistency over the years and this Finals rematch is drawing great anticipation.

While these accomplishments are looked at as a collective body of work, when I played, there was always a singular championship focus because if you look ahead, it won't be long before you are eliminated.

It might seem strange but I did not know our Celtic teams won eight championships in a row until about 20 years ago when I read about it in a game program. Our focus was always on that particular season, always one year at a time. The year we played had nothing to do with the previous year or the next year. That's just the way it was.

Watching The Finals 2014 from afar with admiration | NBA.com

I'm calling bullshit on him not knowing his Celtics teams won 8 in a row.

 

[HammerDown]

I'm calling bullshit on him not knowing his Celtics teams one 8 in a row.

"He's so humble he doesn't care about stuff like that." - Russellites

 

[BOTSLAYER]

Oh fuck, Bill gonna make me get sick of him in his old age if he goes senile.

 

[Shanemansj13]

When Bill Russell orders fast food he tells the cashier about the Celtics winning 8 in a row.

When he is pissing in the urinal, he leans over and whispers in the guys' ear next to him, "You know I won 8 rings in a row."

 

[HammerDown]

"Can I get fries with that? And did you know my Celtics team won 8 championships in a row back in the Middle Ages?" - Bill Russell at Burger King

 

[Heatles84]

I'm sorry, 11 total titles is great and all. But if we want to make predictions on how weak the NBA is today, how about we go back to Russel's playing days?

 

[HammerDown]

When he is pissing in the urinal, he leans over and whispers in the guys' ear next to him, "You know I won 8 rings in a row."

 

[Shanemansj13]

Cop pulls him over. Cops says, "you know how fast you were going?" Bills replies boastfully, "No, but I won 8 rings in a row."

 

[BOTSLAYER]

"He's so humble he doesn't care about stuff like that." - Russellites

I may be a leading "Russellite" so I feel obligated to point out how he was while he was playing and the rest of his life up until the Rushmore conversation started. I mean, if he really is that arrogant why would he say that he wasn't the best player on his own team while he won 4 MVPs in 5 years?

 

[HammerDown]

"Hi, Domino's? Yeah, I'd like to place an order for delivery, but before I do, may I take a moment and tell you about my Celtics winning 11 championships back in the early Cretaceous Period?"

 

[Steelboy84]

When he is pissing in the urinal, he leans over and whispers in the guys' ear next to him, "You know I won 8 rings in a row."

Haha, funny shit right there

 

[LogicMan]

Bill always carrys a chip on his shoulder. But winning 8 in a row, before the league got watered down to the point that Glenn Davis could be a starter should makes one think. And remember, most of those rings happened against the Lakers, who they beat into a pulp despite their so called greatness.

Now its a watered down league where fans get excited about Xavier Henry..............really?

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

Has there ever been a more bitter douche-nozzle than this dude?


I would take Dirk Nowitzki's one ring over your 11 anyday.

 

[RoboticDreams]

Has there ever been a more bitter douche-nozzle than this dude?


I would take Dirk Nowitzki's one ring over your 11 anyday.

Who wouldn't?

 

[LogicMan]

No Horns, you would not. Most of you never saw him play, and by the way, his court had heat AND smoke, and he never whined in those nasty June nights about either

we have developed soft stars

 

[GreenNickle]

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"I love Spinal Tap, that bit reminds me of how many rings I won." Bill Russel

 

[HammerDown]

"Eleven is the smallest positive integer requiring three syllables in the English language, but more important than that, may I take this opportunity to remind you that 11 is the number of titles that I won with the Celtics. And I'm so humble that I didn't even realize that til 2011. See, there's the number 11 again!" - Bill Russell talking to the girl working at Dunkin Donuts

 

[HammerDown]

Bill always carrys a chip on his shoulder. But winning 8 in a row, before the league got watered down to the point that Glenn Davis could be a starter should makes one think. And remember, most of those rings happened against the Lakers, who they beat into a pulp despite their so called greatness.

Now its a watered down league where fans get excited about Xavier Henry..............really?

Translation: "Okay, I admit it. I'm obsessed with the Lakers."