He was the reason Boston Celtics won 11 NBA championships. Bill Russell always has been the target of bigoted thugs, in the 1960s. Who entered his house turned everything upside down. Smashed his trophies and wrote the N-word on the wall, the scene was frightening. He was targeted because of his involvement in societal movements. Although he was not alone, with many others he was being targeted. He was a master at everything be court or court. Provided assistance whenever needed it.
Bill Russell And His Battling Persona
Bill Russell: Legend by Sam Pollard, released on February 8th on Netflix. The documentary is filled with some unfiltered interviews of the NBA legend Bill Russell, and his life outside the court. His involvement in societal revolution and how disastrous way it has affected the lives of people related to him.
Not only a player but was an outstanding activist who took part in every moment where his people were being targeted, keeping his fam aside he jumped in. Fighting for his people was always in his forte, and never got cold feet. Risked his career whilst he got himself involved in this societal revolution.The director of the film Pollard called Bill Russell a scientist in the court. He did the math before scoring every time, it’s like he is calculating every move of the opponent team.
Bill Russell’s most controversial move was in 1969 when his team won the NBA finals, he move away from Boston Celtics. He took the most drastic step of his life, in order to fight his demon he walked away from his family. Bill Russell is not a regular man or NBA player, he definitely doesnt fit the definition of a normal man or player. He was an outside box type of guy, alas complicated. Which made him even more interesting, his strong character trait and always standing on his ground. Never bowed before the wrong, no matter how powerful it was. Bill Russell left a tremendous legacy and a treasure map which is not been discovered fully yet.
