[lawrence-newsletter]There are a few versions of Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man Bill Russell that are not entirely true to life. The first version is the Bill Russell who won a record 11 titles as a player or player-coach, the shining icon of Boston sports, beloved by all.
The other is the tireless defender of human rights who despised the city he played basketball in for a living for the abuses which take place in it with regularity. And while there may be a grain of truth to both narratives, the reality of Bill Russell was far more nuanced in his greatness, a reality the director of his new Netflix documentary tried to capture.
“The one thing Bill Russell always said: he loved being a Boston Celtic,” shared “Bill Russell: Legend” director Sam Pollard in a recent interview with WEEI’s Meghan Ottolini.
KG opened up about the beloved clip played in blowout wins since his time with the Celtics at his jersey retirement ceremony. https://t.co/DbJUzfUPdI
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) February 13, 2023