Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey retired from NBA

The National Basketball Association announced retire no.6 today.

Russell Playing against the Lakers, final NBA playoff game in 1969

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Bill Russell winning 11 NBA championships in 13 years for the Boston Celtics.

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The 11-time NBA champion, passed away on July 31 at the age of 88.

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Russell’s No. 6, will not be issued again by any NBA team.

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There were many people questioning to NBA to honor the man who did so much for basketball.

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Moving forward, any new players will not wear his number 6.

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Bill Russell enjoying the game's between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics.

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