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Quote by Bill Russell

“The only important statistic is the final score.”

Quote by Bill Russell

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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. more

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