Bill Russell Won More Championships Than 28 NBA Teams

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The tragic passing of Bill Russell has hit the NBA world like a storm, with tributes pouring in for one of the most iconic players in the history of the game. Russell is the most decorated champion in American sports league history, winning 11 championships with the Boston Celtics.

Russell was a stand-out defensive player and made sure that the Celtics were always in a position to pull off wins whenever required. His incredible record of winning NBA Championships speaks for itself. Outside his play on the court, Russell was a civil rights leader and fought opposition not only on the NBA court but in the streets of Boston too.

Russell made Boston the most successful team in NBA history during his reign, with his championship total not being matched by anyone since his retirement. In fact, Russell has won more championships than 28 teams in the league, outside the Lakers and the Celtics. The closes team to his championship total of 11 is the Golden State Warriors, who won their 7th title this season. 

This is an absolutely incredible record. Only one team can win a title every year and we have seen some of the greatest players of all time struggle to win 1 or 2 titles. However, Russell made it a point to never come up short in a title-winning situation and has gotten these accomplishments as a result.

The Lakers and Celtics have both won 17 titles each, with Russell winning 11 of the Celtics’ 17 titles as a player. 2 of those titles came with Bill serving as player-coach in 1968 and 1969.

It will be impossible for some other player to match what Russell achieved. However, it is possible for a team to slowly ascend and win more than 11 championships. It will take a long time, further reinforcing the point of Russell’s dominance over the league. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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