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• Domantas Sabonis Records 50th Consecutive Double-DoubleSacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis has been on a roll since late-November. On November 29, in a loss to the LA Clippers, Sabonis put up 11 points, five rebounds and three assists. That was the last time this season that Sabonis hasn't had double figures in points and double figures in either rebounds or assists. In the Kings win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, Sabonis recorded his 50th...2024See more articles Domantas Sabonis -
• Meet Cooper Flagg: The best American prospect since LeBron James
Throughout the long, storied history of the NBA, there have been many incredibly great, gifted players to grace the hardwood. Whether it’s Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, Allen Iverson, and a plethora more All these players have unique skill sets and personalities that make […] Meet Cooper Fla...2023See also Cooper Flagg
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• Nikola Jokić’s NBA Finals MVP Trophy, Thought to Be Missing, Has Been FoundThe Bill Russell Trophy is back in the star’s possession ahead of the victory parade....2023Read about Nikola Jokić -
• Denver Nuggets take home 1st NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Miami Heat
The Nuggets outlasted the Miami Heat 94-89 in an ugly, frantic Game 5 that did nothing to derail Nikola Jokic, who bailed out his teammates with 28 points and 16 rebounds on a night when nothing else seemed to work. Jokic won the Bill Russell trophy as the NBA Finals MVP — an award that certainly has more meaning to him than the two overall MVPs he won in 2021 and ‘22. “We are not in it for ours...2023Click for news about Denver Nuggets
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• Nuggets star Nikola Jokić wins NBA Finals MVP with dominant Game 5 performance
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić was named the 2023 Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP on Monday after leading the Nuggets to their first NBA championship in franchise history. Here’s what you need to know: Jokić finished the Game 5 win over Miami with 28 points and 16 rebounds, both game highs, to go along with four assists and a block. The two-time MVP entered Game 5 averaging 30.8 points, 13.5 ...2023See more articles Nikola Jokić
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• Photos: NBA legends receiving their Finals MVP trophies
The Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP award is one of the most prestigious in the sport of basketball. As such, when a player receives the distinction, it's a huge honor, one that takes their legacy to another level. Check out the NBA stars throughout the ......2023Click for news about Finals MVP
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• Nikola Jokic wins Bill Russell Finals MVP award as Nuggets defeat Heat for first championshipJokic is the fifth internationally-born Finals MVP...2023Click for news about Nikola Jokic -
• NBA Finals MVP odds: Nikola Jokic a near-lock to win Bill Russell trophy as Nuggets near victory over HeatJokic is a huge favorite to win Finals MVP...2023See also Finals MVP -
• NBA Finals MVP odds (Oddsmakers expect Nikola Jokic to win Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award)
The 2023 NBA Finals are set with the No. 8 seed from the Eastern Conference Miami Heat shocking the basketball world by making its second finals appearance in four years, this time facing the Western Conference No. 1 seed Denver Nuggets. While the Heat have stolen headlines with upsets galore, the Nuggets have rolled through […] NBA Finals MVP odds (Oddsmakers expect Nikola Jokic to win Bill...2023Click for news about Finals MVP
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• Regular Season MVP Has Also Won Finals MVP 15 Times In NBA HistoryThere have been 10 separate NBA players to win regular season Most Valuable Player and Finals Most Valuable Player in the same season starting with Willis Reed in 1970. Finals MVP wasn't introduced until the 68-69 season. Michael Jordan accomplished the feat four separate times, while Larry Bird and LeBron James each did it twice. 1970: Willis Reed1971: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar1983: Moses Malone1984, 1...2023Continue with Willis Reed
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• On this day: IT goes for 53, Coach Russell hangs first banner; beat 76ers in ’81 ECF
On this day in 2017, Isaiah Thomas hung 53 points on the Wizards on his late sister's birthday, and in 1968 Bill Russell won his first championship as a coach....2023Click for news about Isaiah Thomas
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• NBA award finalists revealed: Who has the edge in each race?
MIAMI — As expected, the Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, the Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić, and the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo were named finalists for the NBA MVP. Here’s what you need to know: The league announced finalists for all its regular-season awards (voted on by members of the media) Friday, ahead of the Eastern Conference Play-In finale between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bu...2023See more Joel Embiid
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• With Nikola Jokic on top, the MVP Ladder becomes a three-man chase as we enter the last stretch of regular season
We are only a month away from the end of regular season, and Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic is still leading the way to become only the fourth player in NBA history to conquer three consecutive MVP titles, joining the elite club compound by Larry Bird, Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell. The last one to achieve this feat […] The post With Nikola Jokic on top, the MVP Ladder becomes a three-man c...2023See also Nikola Jokic
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• Embiid does best 'Russell' impression in Philly winJoel Embiid's final stat line in Philadelphia's 110-105 win over Memphis -- 27 points, 19 rebounds, 6 assists, a steal and 6 blocks in 38 minutes -- was the kind of line the Celtics legend Bill Russell would've been proud of....2023Read about Joel Embiid -
• Malone says not voting Jokic MVP because it would be three straight is “lazy”Only three players have won three consecutive MVPs: Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Larry Bird....2023See more articles Wilt Chamberlain -
• Milwaukee Bucks need to build for the future before it’s too late
Consider some of the most prolific dynasties in basketball history: Bill Russell’s Boston Celtics, the Showtime Lakers, Tim Duncan’s San Antonio Spurs, and the modern-day Golden State Warriors. What do they all have in common? These franchises adapted on the fly, innovating their lineups by infusing new talent and young players to keep the dream […] Milwaukee Bucks need to build ...2022Click for news about Milwaukee Bucks
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• Bill Russell receives emotional tribute from Jerry West, Alonzo Mourning during Hall of Fame ceremony
The sports world lost an icon a few months ago when Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell passed away. Russell is the winningest basketball player in NBA history, winning eleven rings as player. However, Russell might be best remembered for his actions off of the court. His efforts as an activist changed the way sports viewed […] The post Bill Russell receives emotional tribute from Jerry West,...2022Read about Jerry West
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• Julius Erving ‘Wouldn’t Even Try To Compare’ Kobe Bryant To Bill RussellFollowing the passing of Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, the most winningest NBA player of all-time and iconic Civil Rights activist, the NBA instilled a league-wide retirement of No. 6 in his honor. Fellow NBA legend and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Julius Erving spoke with a TMZ Sports reporter Sunday at LAX […] The post Julius Erving ‘Wouldn’t Even Tr...2022Visit the page Julius Erving -
• 3 ways Boston Celtics improved their roster without gutting nucleus
Despite losing in the 2022 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics enter the new season with renewed optimism and a new roster. With that comes expectations, primarily due to the city they play in and what has transpired over the offseason. Recently, the franchise said goodbye to Hall of Famer and icon Bill Russell, whose #6 […] 3 ways Boston Celtics improved their roster without gutting nucleus - Ho...2022Visit the page Boston Celtics
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• Adam Silver on His Bond With Bill Russell: ‘He’s the Founding Father of the Modern NBA’
Bill Russell will always be linked to the NBA as its textbook definition of excellence after leading the Celtics to 11 titles during his 13-year career. The NBA Finals MVP trophy is named after Russell, and as of last week at his funeral, his No. 6 jersey is the first jersey that the League has […] The post Adam Silver on His Bond With Bill Russell: ‘He’s the Founding Father of t...2022See more articles Adam Silver
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• Can Nikola Jokic win a third straight MVP with the Denver Nuggets?
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic will enter next season as the reigning two-time MVP and has a chance to do something only three players have ever done. Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Larry Bird are currently the only players to ever win three straight MVPs, and winning another would put Jokic in elite company. It’s […] Can Nikola Jokic win a third straight MVP with the Denve...2022See also Nikola Jokic
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• NBA commissioner Adam Silver's statement on passing of Bill RussellNBA legend Bill Russell won a record 11 championships and five MVP awards in his illustrious career, but his impact goes far beyond the court....2022See also Adam Silver -
• ‘He truly made the world a better place’: Spurs’ Gregg Popovich offers one of the best tributes for Celtics icon Bill Russell
The basketball world lost a real good one on Sunday after it was announced that Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell had peacefully passed away at the age of 88. The Hall of Fame big man was not exactly in stellar health, but it was a shock nonetheless to hear of his passing. Tributes have come […] The post ‘He truly made the world a better place’: Spurs’ Gregg Popovich offer...2022Check it out Gregg Popovich
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• Dell Curry drops bold Stephen Curry prediction: ‘He definitely can play at this level for years to come’
Stephen Curry joined some pretty elite company last season by winning his first Bill Russell Finals MVP Award. The Golden State Warriors superstar is now one of six players in NBA history with at least four championships, two regular-season MVPs and one Finals MVP to his name, alongside Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic […] The post Dell Curry drops bold Stephen Curry ...2022Visit the page Stephen Curry
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• NBA, WNBA Community Remembers Bill Russell on Social Media
Bill Russell, the centerpiece of the Boston Celtics dynasty that won eight straight championships and 11 overall during his 13-year career, died Sunday at 88. Russell was a five-time MVP, 12-time All-Star and four-time rebounding champ with the Celtics. On top of anchoring one of the NBA’s greatest dynasties and retiring as one of the […] The post NBA, WNBA Community Remembers Bill Rus...2022Continue with Boston Celtics
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• ‘Thank you for paving the way’: Shaq honors Bill Russell with heartfelt farewell message
The basketball world was met with some tragic news on Sunday after it was announced that Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell had passed away. The Hall of Fame big man was 88 and he reportedly “passed away peacefully.” Tributes have been pouring in for the fallen icon, and one of the personalities that have sent […] The post ‘Thank you for paving the way’: Shaq honors B...2022Read about Boston Celtics
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• Paul Pierce’s emotional reaction to Bill Russell’s death
The sports world is grieving on Sunday after the passing of Boston Celtics legend and civil rights icon Bill Russell. Paul Pierce, Finals MVP for the Celtics’ last championship in 2008, paid emotional tribute to his mentor and friend on social media, lavishing Russell with praise and remembering a day he and Kevin Garnett listened […] The post Paul Pierce’s emotional reaction to ...2022Click for news about Paul Pierce
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• Bill Russell, Hall of fame player, esteemed civil rights activist, dies at 88"I often called him basketball’s Babe Ruth for how he transcended time," Adam Silver said....2022Click for news about Adam Silver -
• Jeremy Lin drops Stephen Curry truth bomb after Warriors’ Game 1 Finals loss
Fans still bring up the point guard that was robbed of the NBA Finals MVP award – and not it’s not Jeremy Lin on the 2019 championship winning Toronto Raptors. Stephen Curry has three championship rings with the Golden State Warriors and no Bill Russell trophy to show for it. Kevin Durant rightfully won both […] The post Jeremy Lin drops Stephen Curry truth bomb after Warriors...2022See more articles Jeremy Lin
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• Jayson Tatum gets bold challenge from Celtics legend Bill Russell ahead of NBA Finals matchup vs. Warriors
Jayson Tatum made history on Sunday night by becoming the first-ever winner of the Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP award. It was a well-deserved honor for the Boston Celtics superstar after leading his team to the NBA Finals following an epic seven-game series against the Miami Heat. Celtics legend Bill Russell was one of […] The post Jayson Tatum gets bold challenge from Celtics le...2022Check it out Jayson Tatum