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Bill Russell

Bill Russell Quotes

Basketball player

Bill Russell was a deceased American basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest players in basketball history. During his tenure with the Boston Celtics in the NBA, he won 11 NBA championships and was named the Regular Season MVP and Final MVP five times and three times respectively. Russell was known for his exceptional rebounding and defensive skills.

Famous Bill Russell Quotes

“The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot.”

“Create unselfishness as the most important team attribute.”

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Book:Russell Rules: 11 Lessons on Leadership from the Twentieth Century's Greatest Winner

Source: Russell Rules: 11 Lessons on Leadership from the Twentieth Century's Greatest Winner

About the Author

Born: February 12, 1934
Died: August 9, 1992
Known for: Basketball player
Quotes: 42

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Books & Sources

Second wind: the memoirs of an opinionated manRelated source material

Russell Rules: 11 Lessons on Leadership from the Twentieth Century's Greatest WinnerRelated source material

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