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Bill Russell Retired

Center · Boston Celtics · 7'0", 255 lb · Drafted 1956
11× NBA Champion5× MVPHall of FameBoston Celtics
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In short

Bill Russell is a retired center and Hall of Famer who starred for the Boston Celtics. Eleven rings in 13 years — the greatest winner in team sports. Career averages: 15.1 points, 22.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.

Scoring map · Bill’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 54% · Paint 20%
Rim — 54% of scoring, 45% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shotsPaint — 20% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim54%
  • Paint20%
  • Mid-range (L)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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The Russell Story — narrated
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Bill Russell is one of the NBA's all-time greats. Eleven rings in 13 years — the greatest winner in team sports.

Over a Hall of Fame career he averaged 15.1 points, 22.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists and won 11 championships.

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Career avg
15.1 ppg
Center
Rebounds
22.5 rpg
career
Assists
4.3 apg
career
Titles
11× champion
Boston Celtics
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Bill Russell is a retired Hall of Fame center, most iconic with the Boston Celtics.

Eleven rings in 13 years — the greatest winner in team sports.

He retired with career averages of 15.1 points, 22.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: Basketball-Reference / NBA.com. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Eleven rings in 13 years — the greatest winner in team sports.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame center and Boston Celtics legend.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
90/100
Scoring72
Playmaking56
Rebounding99
Perimeter D48
Rim protection62
Spacing38
Athleticism81
Clutch75
Hall of FameBoston Celtics1956 draft
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Russell is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Eleven rings in 13 years — the greatest winner in team sports.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
15.1
per game
Career RPG
22.5
per game
Career APG
4.3
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyEleven rings in 13 years — the greatest winner in team sports.
Titles11× NBA champion with a Hall of Fame career.

Hardware

11×
NBA Champion
5×
NBA MVP
12×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame center and Boston Celtics legend.

Bill Russell's place in history is settled: Eleven rings in 13 years — the greatest winner in team sports.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

An all-time great — 11× champion and Boston Celtics icon.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Bill Russell's career averages?

Bill Russell averaged 15.1 points, 22.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game over his career.

Is Bill Russell in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Bill Russell is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and won 11 NBA championships.