Bill Russell

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• Born: ( 1934-02-12) February 12, 1934 (age 86) Monroe, Louisiana
• Nationality: American
• Listed height: 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
• Listed weight: 215 lb (98 kg)
• High school: McClymonds (Oakland, California)
• College: San Francisco (1953–1956)
• NBA draft: 1956 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Playing career: 1956–1969
• Position: Center
• Number: 6
• Coaching career: 1966–1969, 1973–1977, 1987–1988
• 1987–1988: Sacramento Kings
• Points: 14,522 (15.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 21,620 (22.5 rpg)
• Assists: 4,100 (4.3 apg)